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CRA won’t renew contracts for more than 1,000 term workers, union says
OTTAWA — The Canada Revenue Agency won’t renew contracts for more than 1,000 term workers…
Stars Chloë Sevigny, Lily McInerny on ‘amazing Canadian women’ behind ‘Bonjour Tristesse’
TORONTO — There’s a lot left unsaid between the women in “Bonjour Tristesse,” an exploration…
In the news today: Carney to hold first press conference since election
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Q & A: Black Lives Matter Canada co-founder Sandy Hudson on her new book, ‘Defund’
TORONTO — Sandy Hudson’s new book on police abolition comes just ahead of the five-year…
Canadian doc about trans soul singer Jackie Shane wins Peabody award
A Canadian documentary about trailblazing transgender soul singer Jackie Shane has won a Peabody Award.…
Canadian automobile parts won’t be hit with Trump’s tariffs
WASHINGTON — U.S. Customs and Border Protection guidance released on Thursday said automobile parts compliant…
Assembly of First Nations joins calls for Hudson’s Bay to return ceremonial items
WINNIPEG — Two First Nations groups are joining calls for Hudson’s Bay to immediately halt…
Top court to look at whether challenge of ethics ruling in Trudeau case can proceed
OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada will look into whether a group’s challenge of…
Share of Americans ranking Canada as top U.S. ally doubles, despite Trump’s rhetoric
OTTAWA — Despite U.S. President Donald Trump’s repeated claim that Canada has been ripping off…
Alberta Premier Smith punts suggestions she’s stoking separatism talk
EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is deflecting accusations that she’s stoking the fires of…
Quebec to ban cellphones in elementary and high schools for entire school day
QUÉBEC — The Quebec government is expanding its cellphone ban in schools, prohibiting students from…
Court gives green light to part of ’60s Scoop’ class action
OTTAWA — The Federal Court has rejected the federal government’s motion to dismiss a claim…
Alberta seeks court ruling on constitutionality of Ottawa’s clean electricity plan
EDMONTON — Alberta’s government is seeking a court ruling on the constitutionality of Ottawa’s clean…
Terrebonne riding flips from the Liberals back to the Bloc after validation process
OTTAWA — The federal riding of Terrebonne in Quebec has gone from the Liberals’ win…
Ontario man arrested in Dominican Republic still stuck after charges dropped: family
The wife of a Canadian man who was arrested in the Dominican Republic after he…
Supreme Court won’t hear province’s appeal in youth-led Ontario climate case
Canada’s top court has dismissed Ontario’s request to weigh in on a major challenge to…
The US has more than 900 measles cases and 10 states have outbreaks. Here’s what to know
One-fifth of states have active measles outbreaks as confirmed cases nationwide keep ticking up, according…
In the news today: Vancouver festival attack and the mental health stigma
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Border Insecurity: Canadian musicians face volatile tour life under Trump
TORONTO — Canadian country singer Robert Adam recorded their new album in Nashville, but under…
The Latest: White House unveils Trump’s 2026 proposed budget
The White House is unveiling President Donald Trump’s budget, a sweeping framework proposing steep reductions…
The Latest: White House unveils Trump’s 2026 proposed budget
The White House is unveiling President Donald Trump’s budget, a sweeping framework proposing steep reductions…
Trump says he’ll meet with PM Carney at the White House ‘within the next week’
WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump said Wednesday he’ll meet with Prime Minister Mark Carney…
Bruce Fanjoy, retired businessman, says he defeated Poilievre by listening to voters
OTTAWA — Bruce Fanjoy says he achieved something unexpected in Monday’s election — the defeat…
Some Conservative MPs voice support for Poilievre as party stays silent on next moves
OTTAWA — Some Conservative MPs are expressing support for party leader Pierre Poilievre after he…