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Montreal officials say they’ve left no stone unturned to prepare for Grand Prix
MONTREAL — City officials and organizers of this weekend’s Grand Prix in Montreal say they’re…
Pediatric ward closure in Kelowna triggers fears of ripple effect in B.C. hospitals
Dr. Jeff Eppler, an emergency room physician at Kelowna General Hospital, is getting ready for…
Air quality alerts ease across much of Quebec and Ontario after days of haze
GATINEAU — Environment Canada says air quality has improved across most of Quebec and Ontario…
Wildfires in the Prairies having impact on air quality in several provinces
MONTREAL — Poor air quality fuelled by wildfires burning across the Prairies left a large…
‘The road is long’: Syrian refugee engineering a fresh start in Montreal
MONTREAL — When Jad Albasha arrived in Quebec in 2016 as a 21-year-old fleeing his…
Marc Garneau left lasting legacy on Earth and in space, former colleagues say
MONTREAL — Canadian scientists working on asteroid missions, exploring the universe through the James Webb…
Canadian, European space agencies reaffirm relations amid political, economic anxiety
LONGUEUIL — Economic and geopolitical turmoil is forcing the Canadian and European space agencies to…
Quebec premier says he’s not going anywhere as legislative session ends
MONTREAL — Following a legislative session dominated by an embarrassing scandal and persistent queries about…
Nunavik village lifts state of emergency as water shortage stabilizes
MONTREAL — A village in Quebec’s Far North has lifted a state of emergency triggered…
Montreal prepares for bus and metro disruptions during upcoming transit strike
MONTREAL — Montreal is bracing for a transit strike that could severely disrupt bus and…
Here’s a quick glance at unemployment rates for May, by Canadian city
OTTAWA — The national unemployment rate was 7.0 per cent in May. Statistics Canada also…
CBC’s Heather Hiscox to retire this fall, network adds reality show with people on autism spectrum
TORONTO — After two decades of waking up the nation, CBC News Network veteran Heather…
Just for Laughs founder Gilbert Rozon lashes out at media after 2nd day on stand
MONTREAL — The founder of Montreal’s Just for Laughs festival broke his silence on Thursday…
Montreal hopes to repair damaged reputation during Grand Prix weekend
MONTREAL — Montreal is hoping to redeem itself during the upcoming Grand Prix weekend after…
Quebec says it will drop permanent immigration targets to as low as 25,000 per year
MONTREAL — Quebec’s immigration minister says the government will drop its permanent immigration targets to…
Man with al-Qaida links charged with threatening attack in Montreal
MONTREAL — A man previously convicted of supporting al-Qaida has been charged after allegedly threatening…
Tom Green throws ‘elbows up’ with new Crave series as Bell announces upcoming lineup
TORONTO — Tom Green says he isn’t big on political statements — but in his…
Man once convicted in Minnesota of supporting al-Qaida is now charged in Canada for alleged threats
MONTREAL (AP) — A man who was once convicted in the United States of supporting…
In the news today: Former astronaut, minister Marc Garneau dead at 76
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Former astronaut, federal minister Marc Garneau dies at 76
OTTAWA — Marc Garneau, the first Canadian in space who went on to become a…
New Montreal square lined with orange cones after reports of tripping, injuries
MONTREAL — A brand new Montreal public square that is designed to resemble a “suspended…
Immigration minister defends border bill’s restrictions on asylum claims
OTTAWA — Safeguards have been written into the government’s border bill to ensure civil rights…
Quebec recourse for victims to remove intimate images shared without consent online
MONTREAL — A Quebec law comes into effect Wednesday that will give people quick access…
Despite pushback, Montreal forges ahead with strict new short-term rental rules
MONTREAL — Montreal is forging ahead with new rules banning many short-term rentals for nine…