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NDP MP introduces bill to criminalize residential school denialism
OTTAWA — An NDP MP has introduced a bill that would criminalize residential school denialism,…
Canadian musician K’naan charged with 2010 sexual assault in Quebec City
QUÉBEC — Canadian rapper K’naan, known for the global hit “Wavin’ Flag,” has been charged…
Rourke: Lions need ‘sense of urgency’ entering final stretch of CFL season
VANCOUVER — Quarterback Nathan Rourke says the B.C. Lions “have to have a sense of…
Wasp in fatal encounter with David Eby on B.C. campaign trail
CHILLIWACK, B.C. — British Columbia NDP leader David Eby was upstaged by a wasp that…
Elite Series pros Gustafson, Gallant, part of Canadian team at Pan-Am fishing event
They compete as individuals on the Elite Series, but professional anglers Jeff Gustafson and Cooper…
Canadian Olympic swimming champion Maggie Mac Neil announces retirement
Canadian Olympic swimming champion Maggie Mac Neil is retiring. The gold medalist in the women’s…
Trudeau says he’s ‘still waiting’ for Quebec premier’s plan on temporary immigration
MONTREAL — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is accusing Quebec’s premier of saying things that he…
CSE should make changes or stop using polygraphs: watchdog report
OTTAWA — A new watchdog report says there are fundamental issues with the use of…
Israel-Hamas war latest: Israel carries out attacks in Beirut on Hezbollah targets
The Israeli military says it struck the central headquarters of Hezbollah in Beirut. The series…
Complainant breaks down as cross-examination resumes in Hoggard sexual assault trial
The emotional cross-examination of the woman accusing Jacob Hoggard of sexual assault concluded at his…
Legacy Awards host Adrian Holmes hopes show is in for long haul amid renewal talks
TORONTO — As a kid growing up in Vancouver, Adrian Holmes would watch the NAACP…
CSIS says a former parliamentarian may have worked on behalf of a foreign government
OTTAWA — A former parliamentarian is suspected of “having worked to influence parliamentary business” on…
Anishinaabe elder uses online video to pass along love of language to children
Barbara Nolan, an Anishnaabe elder on a mission to promote her nation’s language, says she…
In the news today: Spy agency officials to appear at meddling inquiry
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Toronto Raptors confirm plans to retire Vince Carter’s No. 15 in November
TORONTO — As far as legacies go, it’s a complicated one for Vince Carter and…
Statistics Canada reports real GDP grew 0.2% in July
OTTAWA — The Canadian economy grew more than expected in July, but the strength was…
Federal government posts $7.3B deficit between April and July
OTTAWA — The federal government’s deficit has grown to $7.3 billion so far this fiscal…
Environment, energy ministers offer Jagmeet Singh a briefing on carbon pricing
OTTAWA — Two Liberal ministers are inviting NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh to a briefing about…
Canadian legend Christine Sinclair announces retirement from professional soccer
Canadian legend Christine Sinclair announced Friday that she will retire from playing professional soccer at…
Timeline: A look at Canadian soccer legend Christine Sinclair’s honour roll
Canada’s Christine Sinclair has announced plans to retire from professional soccer at the end of…
A timeline look at Vince Carter’s history with the Toronto Raptors
TORONTO — NBA Hall of Famer Vince Carter has had a complicated history with the…
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to attend Francophonie summit in France next week
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will be travelling to France next Thursday to attend…
Canada booking seats on flights out of Lebanon as violence escalates
OTTAWA — Global Affairs Canada began booking blocks of seats on the few remaining commercial…
‘Every point matters’: Whitecaps look to fell Timbers in playoff push
VANCOUVER — Another week, another critical game for the Vancouver Whitecaps. The Whitecaps (13-9-7) have…