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Three PMs: Carney recruits Chrétien, Harper to kick off investment summit
OTTAWA — Three prime ministers were on hand in Toronto to mark one of the…
Carney teases economic activity already spurring from investment summit
TORONTO — Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada has an unprecedented opportunity to build up…
‘I wish it could have gone forever’: Gord Sinclair remembers the Tragically Hip’s final tour
Gord Sinclair can still picture the Tragically Hip in a rehearsal room, five musicians tossing…
A capsule look at the 18 teams set to play at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts
MISSISSAUGA — A capsule look at the 18 teams competing in the Jan. 23-Feb. 1…
New Nunavut premier takes office as federal government pushes infrastructure drive
OTTAWA — As John Main settled in for one of his first interviews since being…
In the news today: New major projects list has some Indigenous buy-in
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
New major projects list has some Indigenous buy-in, Carney says OKs still needed
OTTAWA — After an initial round of referrals to the new Major Projects Office that…
Alberta’s Smith supportive of new major projects, says pipeline negotiation ongoing
CALGARY — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she’s on board with Prime Minister Mark Carney’s…
A look at the second batch of projects being weighed by the Major Projects Office
Prime Minister Mark Carney has revealed the second batch of potentially “nation-building” infrastructure projects to…
LNG project, mines, hydro dam, power lines among latest major project referrals
TERRACE, B.C. — The federal government announced Thursday the latest list of major building projects…
New Brunswick’s Sisson Mine added to Ottawa’s list of ‘nation-building’ projects
FREDERICTON — New Brunswick’s premier says a proposed tungsten mine in Sisson Brook, N.B., can…
Nickel mine, hydroelectric project to be added to major projects list
OTTAWA — The Crawford Nickel Project in Ontario and a hydroelectric project in Nunavut are…
Craig’s crew rock solid on opening day in mixed curling championship
ASSINIBOIA — Miles Craig of Victoria had a successful opening day at the Canadian Mixed…
Fans cheer for the Blue Jays, even in Canada’s northernmost city
Baseball fever has reached the Arctic. In Canada’s northernmost city, fans are packing The Storehouse…
One in custody after 14-hour shelter-in-place order in Iqaluit: RCMP
IQALUIT — RCMP in Iqaluit have lifted a nearly 14-hour shelter-in-place that started after shots…
Meeting with Carney offered reassurances over major projects bill, says Inuit leader
INUVIK — An Inuit leader who met Thursday with Prime Minister Mark Carney to discuss…
Here’s a list of June inflation rates for selected Canadian cities
OTTAWA — Canada’s annual inflation rate was 1.9 per cent in June, Statistics Canada says.…
Nunavut Premier P.J. Akeeagok planning to leave politics to spend time with family
IQALUIT — The premier of Nunavut announced Tuesday he will not seek re-election when his…
Former PM Harper says military spending can address Arctic infrastructure gap
OTTAWA — Former prime minister Stephen Harper said Friday the best way to build much-needed…
Here’s a list of May inflation rates for selected Canadian cities
OTTAWA — Canada’s annual inflation rate was 1.7 per cent in May, Statistics Canada says.…
A timeline of King Charles’s royal visits to Canada, spanning more than 50 years
MONTREAL — This week’s Royal visit marks King Charles’s first visit to Canada since his…
Here’s a list of April inflation rates for selected Canadian cities
OTTAWA — Canada’s annual inflation rate was 1.7 per cent in April, Statistics Canada says.…
Elections Canada confirms win for NDP incumbent Lori Idlout in Nunavut
IQALUIT — Elections Canada has confirmed NDP incumbent Lori Idlout has won the riding of…
Recount confirms narrow Liberal victory in Milton East—Halton Hills South
OTTAWA — A judicial recount in the southern Ontario riding of Milton East—Halton Hills South…