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NDP talking to the Carney government about getting official party status: Davies
OTTAWA — Interim NDP leader Don Davies said Friday his party is in “very early”…
Jobless rate rises as tariffs take ‘bite’ out of Canada’s labour market in April
OTTAWA — Canada’s labour market was showing cracks in April as the early impacts of…
Ontario First Nation seeks emergency relief in Federal Court over water crisis
A First Nation in northwestern Ontario is seeking $200 million in emergency relief from the…
Cineplex CEO optimistic about near-term future of movie business despite tariff talk
TORONTO — Just days after U.S. President Donald Trump started making threats to impose 100…
Canadian researchers reach ‘major milestone’ in search for ALS treatment
TORONTO — Standing in an MRI control room packed with fellow ALS researchers, Dr. Lorne…
Here’s a quick glance at unemployment rates for April, by Canadian city
OTTAWA — The national unemployment rate was 6.9 per cent in April. Statistics Canada also…
National employment numbers for April from Statistics Canada, at a glance
OTTAWA — A quick look at Canada’s April employment figures (numbers from the previous month…
Here’s a quick glance at unemployment rates for April, by province
OTTAWA — Canada’s national unemployment rate was 6.9 per cent in April. Here are the…
Canada and Europe are collaborating on defence. What that might look like.
OTTAWA — As U.S. President Donald Trump continues to cast doubt on the future of…
Canadians mark Victory in Europe Day in downtown ceremonies
OTTAWA — Veterans, diplomats, members of the Armed Forces and political leaders gathered Thursday at…
Canada could lose its measles elimination status if spread lingers, PHAC advisor says
TORONTO — A senior medical advisor with the Public Health Agency of Canada says the…
What Trump’s agreement with the U.K. suggests about trade talks with Canada
WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump’s preliminary trade agreement with the United Kingdom sent a…
The Latest: Trump floats cutting China tariffs to 80% ahead of weekend meeting
President Donald Trump on Friday floated cutting tariffs on China to 80% ahead of a…
More details needed about Carney’s plans to revamp foreign service, union head says
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney has vowed to invest in Canada’s foreign service, arguing…
Tom Segura, Mae Martin, Russell Peters set for revamped Just For Laughs festival
Tom Segura, Russell Peters and Russell Howard are among the headliners booked for a revamped…
Ottawa, Indigenous capital group sign first-of-its-kind 10-year agreement
OTTAWA — Ottawa and the National Aboriginal Capital Corporation Association have signed a first-of-its-kind, $514…
Varroooom! It’s back on the bikes for Ewan and Charley for Europe trek in ‘Long Way Home.’
NEW YORK (AP) — The last time Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman went on a…
‘All good things must come to an end’: The Who announce North America farewell tour dates
LONDON (AP) — British rock band The Who are to say their final goodbye to…
This pilot is honoured every year in a U.K. town. Will Canada recognize his bravery?
There is a street named after him in a British town. A plaque at the…
Canadian Blood Services says it needs 1 million new blood donors over next 5 years
TORONTO — Marc Parravano has donated blood 146 times. He remembers regularly going to the…
Carney, Canada’s premiers to meet in Saskatchewan next month
OTTAWA — Canada’s premiers and Prime Minister Mark Carney will meet in Saskatoon on June…
Canada looks again to Europe as world marks 80 years since end of Second World War
OTTAWA — After the Second World War came to a close, Canada pulled itself away…
NDP faces ‘Parliament from hell’ without official party status, says former MP
OTTAWA — The NDP will return to the House of Commons without official party status…
In the news today: Former NDP MP warns: tough times ahead in parliament for the party
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…