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One year after B.C.’s short-term rental crackdown, has it made housing cheaper?
Marv Gandall says living in one of Victoria’s largest residential buildings a year ago meant…
Court hears legal arguments in former world junior hockey players’ sex assault case
LONDON — A London, Ont., court is hearing legal arguments today in the sex assault…
Natalia Lafourcade’s alter ego takes center stage in ‘Cancionera’
LOS ANGELES (AP) — When Natalia Lafourcade sat down to craft “Cancionera,” she never expected…
Government receives fourth extension to fix unconstitutional ‘Lost Canadians’ issue
OTTAWA — The federal government has received a fourth extension to pass legislation to grant…
‘We’ll just make our own films’: Disability rights advocates in spotlight at Hot Docs
Reid Davenport says he began making documentaries to confront the ableism he faced every day.…
Who are Canada’s cardinals? A look at the five dignitaries ahead of the papal funeral
Cardinals from around the world are converging on Rome for the funeral of Pope Francis…
Could at-home test strips prevent drug deaths? Experts say yes, but it’s complicated
ST. JOHN’S — Canadians are dying alone from toxic drugs and experts say easier access…
In the news today: Leaders stumping coast to coast, drug test strips pros and cons
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Trump floats automobile tariff increase for Canada
WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that at some point the automobile…
Conservatives, Liberals called out over lack of ‘prudence’ in platforms
OTTAWA — Pierre Poilievre is defending the Conservative campaign platform’s heavy reliance on economic growth…
Crown lays out its case in sex assault trial of 5 former world junior hockey players
LONDON — A former member of Canada’s world junior hockey team invited several of his…
Black federal workers appeal decision to deny certification of class action lawsuit
OTTAWA — Black federal workers who launched a $2.5-billion lawsuit against the federal government are…
Gov. Gen. Mary Simon to represent Canada at Pope Francis’s funeral Saturday
OTTAWA — Gov. Gen. Mary Simon will represent Canada at the funeral for Pope Francis…
‘To honour him’: Canadian Bishops, Métis leader attending funeral for Pope Francis
Donald Bolen, the archbishop of Regina, is travelling to Vatican City for Saturday’s funeral of…
Bells toll, faithful gather in Toronto and Montreal to honour late Pope Francis
TORONTO — Catholic faithful gathered for multiple events in Toronto and Montreal to commemorate the…
China says it wants to partner with Canada to push back against American ‘bullying’
OTTAWA — China’s ambassador says Beijing is offering to form a partnership with Canada to…
Judge declares mistrial in Hockey Canada sexual assault case
LONDON, Ontario (AP) — A judge declared a mistrial Friday in the sexual assault case…
‘Absolutely bonkers’: Bars, restaurants cash in with Canadian NHL teams in playoffs
It was a long seven years for the Ottawa Senators and their fans, having to…
Canadian hockey fans travel to U.S. with mixed feelings to support NHL teams
WASHINGTON — Mark Jarry has cut as many American goods as possible from his personal…
In the news today: Federal leaders spar over platforms, bells toll for Pope Francis
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Trading card hobby in Canada impacted by mounting trade war centred around U.S.
MISSISSAUGA — The international trade war started by U.S. President Donald Trump has complicated collecting…
Advance poll turnout breaks record with 7.3M ballots cast, Elections Canada says
OTTAWA — The waning days of the federal election campaign saw voters turn out in…
Quebec coroner calls for tougher drunk driving penalties in line with rest of country
MONTREAL — A Quebec coroner says if the province’s penalties for drunk driving were in…
Former world junior hockey players plead not guilty at sex assault trial
LONDON — Five former members of Canada’s world junior hockey team pleaded not guilty Tuesday…