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Review finds no case for formal probe of Beijing’s activities under elections law
OTTAWA — The federal agency that investigates election infractions found insufficient evidence to support suggestions…
TIFF screens controversial doc ‘Russians at War’ amid protests, tight security
TORONTO — The Toronto International Film Festival screened the controversial “Russians at War” documentary under…
Filmmaker Chase Joynt among authors shortlisted for Writers’ Trust non-fiction prize
TORONTO — Filmmaker Chase Joynt’s medium-bending memoir is among the five books in the running…
In the news today: Foreign interference inquiry resumes, Indigenous artist recognized
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Stellato-Dudek, Deschamps go from hunters to hunted in 2024-25 figure skating season
With gold medals freshly around their necks, Deanna Stellato-Dudek and Maxime Deschamps didn’t miss a…
Michelin awards four new stars as inspectors venture outside Toronto city limits
TORONTO — Michelin has awarded a star to four new restaurants in its Toronto guide…
Canada’s Hughes may be what International team has been missing at Presidents Cup
Mackenzie Hughes might just be what the International team needs as this year’s Presidents Cup.…
Canada needs strategy reboot at a time of geopolitical turmoil: former ambassadors
WASHINGTON — Five former Canadian ambassadors to the United States have signed an open letter…
What the MLSE deal could mean for Toronto fans as Rogers expands its sports empire
TORONTO — Rogers Communications Inc.’s landmark deal to acquire rival telecom BCE Inc.’s share of…
Ontario sports minister, ex-CFL player Lumsden to donate brain to concussion research
TORONTO — Neil Lumsden has signed his organ donor card for decades, so the decision…
Canada ambassador to China says relations at ‘yellow light’ but not adversarial
OTTAWA — Canada’s ambassador to China says Ottawa’s “complex” relationship with Beijing means some facets…
RCMP feared they didn’t have enough evidence to hold terror suspect sought by U.S.
MONTREAL — Court documents filed in the case of a Pakistani man arrested in Quebec…
Connecticut aquarium pays over $12K to settle beluga care investigation
A Connecticut aquarium where three beluga whales died in recent years has agreed to settle…
Canadian Futures Showcase is a destination for amateur baseball prospects and scouts
TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays’ Canadian Futures Showcase has become a destination for young…
Federal Transport Minister Pablo Rodriguez to seek Quebec Liberal leadership
OTTAWA — Federal Transport Minister Pablo Rodriguez is expected to resign from cabinet to seek…
Bloc Québécois won’t support Pierre Poilievre’s non-confidence motion
OTTAWA — The Bloc Québécois is ruling out the possibility that Canadians will be plunged…
Conservatives deny link to protesters that harassed Singh after Liberals blame them
OTTAWA — Conservatives are denying any association with protesters who harassed Jagmeet Singh, among others,…
First-degree murder charge in death of five-year-old Quebec boy: Crown
COTEAU-DU-LAC, Que. — Quebec provincial police say a woman is facing a first-degree murder charge…
N.B. election campaign to kick off Thursday, with economy and health major themes
FREDERICTON — New Brunswick Premier Blaine Higgs is expected to officially kick off a provincial…
Rogers Communications to buy out Bell’s share of MLSE for $4.7 billion
TORONTO — In buying out Bell’s ownership share of Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment, Rogers…
Corus co-CEO says new lifestyle brands can rival Food Network, HGTV scooped by Rogers
Corus Entertainment’s co-leader says the broadcaster is confident its two new lifestyle brands can “compete…
New federal legislation aims to transfer development and planning authority to Jasper
Federal legislation introduced Wednesday aims to give the fire-ravaged Rocky Mountain town of Jasper, Alta.,…
Canada has become ‘playground’ for foreign interference, Tory MP Chong tells inquiry
OTTAWA — A Conservative MP who was targeted by Beijing told a federal inquiry Wednesday…
Ottawa announces it’s further reducing the number of international student permits
OTTAWA — The Liberal government will slash the number of international student visas it processes…