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Canada abstains from UN motion calling on Israel to end occupation of Gaza, West Bank
OTTAWA — Canada abstained Wednesday from a high-profile United Nations vote demanding that Israel end…
Health Minister Mark Holland appeals to Senate not to amend pharmacare bill
OTTAWA — Health Minister Mark Holland urged a committee of senators Wednesday not to tweak…
Senior civil servant invites provincial counterparts to seek top secret clearance
OTTAWA — Canada’s senior public servant has invited his provincial and territorial counterparts to apply…
New Brunswick Tory leader kicks off provincial election campaign with fed-bashing
FREDERICTON — As New Brunswick Premier Blaine Higgs started his election campaign Thursday, he claimed…
Quebec won’t fund graphite mine project tied to Pentagon; locals claim ‘victory’
MONTREAL — After years fighting against the opening of a mining project with ties to…
Shooting ‘My Old Ass’ in Muskoka felt like summer camp, director and star say
TORONTO — The cottage country set of “My Old Ass” felt so much like summer…
Political parties cool to idea of new federal regulations for nomination contests
OTTAWA — Several federal political parties are expressing reservations about the prospect of fresh regulations…
In the news today: Top secret status for provincial officials, oilsands emission cuts
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Team Rachel Homan picking up where it left off after dominant curling season
As one of the top women’s rinks in the world over the last decade, expectations…
Former Arsenal soccer player arrested for alleged $800,000 drug smuggling from Thailand
LONDON (AP) — A soccer player who once appeared for Arsenal in the Champions League…
How to recoup costs when you travel to an event that gets cancelled
Ariella Kimmel and Mandi Johnson were grabbing a bite to eat in Vienna, when their…
Canada to face three-time champion Germany in Davis Cup quarterfinals
LONDON — Canada will meet three-time champion Germany in the Davis Cup quarterfinals in Malaga,…
Canadian men climb two places to No. 38 in latest FIFA world rankings
Canada, fuelled by a 2-1 win over the U.S. and scoreless draw with Mexico, has…
Far-right Rebel News not eligible for journalism tax credits, Federal Court rules
OTTAWA — A Federal Court judge has upheld the government’s decision that far-right media outlet…
A timeline of events in the bread price-fixing scandal
Almost seven years since news broke of an alleged conspiracy to fix the price of…
Anita Anand sworn in as transport minister after Pablo Rodriguez resigns
OTTAWA — Treasury Board President Anita Anand has been sworn in as federal transport minister…
An iconic Churchill photo stolen in Canada and found in Italy is ready to return
ROME (AP) — Canadian and Italian dignitaries on Thursday marked the successful recovery of a…
Former Canada captain Atiba Hutchinson tells his story in ‘The Beautiful Dream”
Making 104 senior appearances for Canada over a 20-year span, Atiba Hutchinson embodied quiet professionalism…
TIFF CEO Cameron Bailey among 2024 Legacy Awards honourees
Toronto International Film Festival CEO Cameron Bailey will be honoured at The Black Academy’s third…
Veterans Tyson Beukeboom, Karen Paquin lead Canada’s team at WXV rugby tournament
Veterans Tyson Beukeboom and Karen Paquin will lead Canada at the WXV 1 women’s rugby…
New Brunswick election candidate profile: Green Party Leader David Coon
FREDERICTON — A look at David Coon, leader of the Green Party of New Brunswick:…
Climate, food security, Arctic among Canada’s intelligence priorities, Ottawa says
OTTAWA — The pressing issues of climate change and food security join more familiar ones…
Olympic medallist Alysha Newman aims for new heights after career-best season
Alysha Newman was initially disappointed when her historic season, marked by an Olympic medal and…
New Brunswick election candidate profile: Liberal Leader Susan Holt
FREDERICTON — A look at Susan Holt, leader of the Liberal Party of New Brunswick.…