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Ottawa police arrest 13 anti-war protesters demonstrating against arms show
OTTAWA — Ottawa Police say officers arrested 13 protesters on charges of mischief and assaulting…
Minister says CFIA following due process in B.C. ostrich cull case
The federal agriculture minister says the Canadian Food Inspection Agency is following “due process” as…
Mexican president invited but undecided on attending G7 summit in Alberta
OTTAWA — Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said Wednesday Canada has invited her to attend the…
Tenant group pushes for climate protections in report highlighting extreme heat risks
A Canadian tenant advocacy group says nearly half the renters they surveyed don’t have air…
Defence minister says cost of Trump’s proposed missile defence project still unknown
OTTAWA — Canada does not know what it would cost to join U.S. President Donald…
Sanskrit epic ‘Mahabharata,’ musical ‘Life After’ among leading Dora Award nominees
TORONTO — A contemporary take on a 4,000-year-old Sanskrit epic is among the leading stage…
Comic Lisa Gilroy promises ‘manic’ energy at streaming-only Canadian Screen Awards
TORONTO — When Lisa Gilroy was asked to host this year’s Canadian Screen Awards, she…
Experts say royal visit was meant to send a message to Trump — and to London
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney meant to send a message to U.S. President Donald…
Via Rail subsidiary paid Quebec marketing firm $330K as it pivoted to high-speed rail
MONTREAL — A federal Crown corporation paid more than $330,000 to an outside marketing firm…
Warm summer in the forecast as droughts and wildfire risks loom: Weather Network
Canadians longing for sunshine and warmth will likely be pleased by a summer forecast that…
Chinese pop music’s ‘deeply local’ Canadian story shines in Vancouver exhibition
VANCOUVER — A new exhibition on Cantopop and Mandopop music in Vancouver is a Canadian…
In the news today: House of Commons returns with new faces
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Former PM Chrétien misses throne speech due to minor heart surgery
OTTAWA — Minor heart surgery forced former prime minister Jean Chrétien to miss today’s throne…
Trump says it will cost Canada $61B to join ‘Golden Dome’
WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he told Canada it would cost…
B.C.’s chief electoral officer pushes against ‘false narratives’ in 2024 vote
VICTORIA — British Columbia’s chief electoral officer has issued a report he says pushes back…
Judge rules abuse of process in Nygard case but Manitoba charges to continue
WINNIPEG — A judge has ruled a decision by Manitoba’s former attorney general to review…
In throne speech, King Charles celebrates a Canada still ‘strong and free’
OTTAWA — King Charles departed Canada Tuesday afternoon after a whirlwind royal visit that saw…
Throne speech underscores Canada’s sovereignty, commits to joining ReArm Europe
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government confirmed Tuesday it is joining Europe’s massive new…
Trudeau’s casual footwear at royal visit draws jabs for etiquette faux pas
Justin Trudeau’s casual footwear at Tuesday’s throne speech drew some criticism from online fashion police…
Oscar-winning Canadian animator Co Hoedeman has died, National Film Board says
MONTREAL — Academy Award-winning Dutch-Canadian animator Co Hoedeman has died, the National Film Board of…
Government moves to purge consumer carbon pricing from law
OTTAWA — The federal government moved on Tuesday to purge consumer carbon pricing from law,…
To win the Scripps National Spelling Bee, contenders must also master geography
OXON HILL, Md. (AP) — Rudveep Randhawa’s three kids competed in eight consecutive Scripps National…
The Latest: Appeals court allows Trump to continue collecting tariffs under emergency powers law
A federal appeals court on Thursday allowed President Donald Trump to continue collecting tariffs under…
Telus announces five-year $70B funding plan to bolster networks, open AI data centres
VANCOUVER — Telus Corp. has announced it will spend more than $70 billion over the…