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Liberals to face third test in federal byelection in British Columbia next month
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced voters in Cloverdale—Langley City will pick their next…
Canada’s Homan tops Switzerland’s Tirinzoni to win Co-op Canadian Open
NISKU, Alta. — Canada’s Rachel Homan defeated Switzerland’s Silvana Tirinzoni 7-5 to win the women’s…
‘I get goosebumps’: Canadians across the country mark Remembrance Day
OTTAWA — An echoing peal of cannon fire signalled the start of a moment of…
Canadian veterans remember how they eased tensions as UN peacekeepers in ethnically split Cyprus
NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — It was the first time that Canadian UN peacekeeper Michelle Angela…
Canadian veterans remember how they eased tensions as UN peacekeepers in ethnically split Cyprus
NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — It was the first time that Canadian U.N. peacekeeper Michelle Angela…
Employers lock out longshore workers in Montreal after contract offer rejected
MONTREAL — Operations at the Port of Montreal were greatly reduced Monday as the Maritime…
‘Do the work’: Ottawa urges both sides in B.C. port dispute to restart talks
VANCOUVER — The federal government is urging both sides in the British Columbia port dispute…
Veterans purged from military for sexual orientation lay wreath at Montreal ceremony
MONTREAL — Private Martine Roy was only 20 years old in 1984 when she was…
Canada captain Alphonso Davies to miss CONCACAF Nations League games against Suriname
Canada will be without captain Alphonso Davies for its upcoming CONCACAF Nations League quarterfinal against…
Chrystia Freeland says carbon rebate for small businesses will be tax-free
OTTAWA — Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland says the Canada carbon rebate…
‘I want to have the reader close to me’: Anne Michaels on her Booker and Giller-nominated novel ‘Held’
TORONTO — For Anne Michaels, a book can’t just say things — it has to…
In the news today: Union serves strike notice to Canada Post
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Canadian Union of Postal Workers issues 72-hour strike notice to Canada Post
OTTAWA — Postal workers across the country could be off the job starting Friday if…
Former CFL commissioner Mark Cohon joins Northern Super League as board chair
Former CFL commissioner Mark Cohon is joining the new Northern Super League as chair of…
Union says it will challenge Ottawa’s intervention in B.C. port work stoppages
The union representing locked-out port workers in British Columbia is planning a court challenge after…
Proposed assisted dying bill for England and Wales rekindles debate over choice and ethics
LONDON (AP) — Details of a proposed law to legalize assisted dying in England and…
Film, TV unions want Telefilm to only fund productions with collective agreements
TORONTO — Canada’s major film and TV unions say Telefilm is putting taxpayer dollars into…
Report details anti-Black racism in the public service, calls for commissioner
OTTAWA — A government-funded report says Black executives within the public service are subjected to…
Canada steadfast on climate plan despite Trump re-election: Guilbeault
OTTAWA — Donald Trump’s re-election in the United States will not impact Canada’s commitment to…
Ambrosie holds final state of the league address as CFL commissioner
VANCOUVER — Randy Ambrosie has some friendly advice for his successor: Surround yourself with quality…
O’Shea, Dinwiddie set to square off in second Grey Cup showdown as CFL head coaches
VANCOUVER — Ryan Dinwiddie and the Toronto Argonauts have been down this road before. Toronto…
‘Desperate gesture’: Quebec group denounces Supreme Court move on historic decisions
MONTREAL — A Quebec civil liberties group says it intends to push forward with legal…
Former B.C. premier John Horgan, who connected with people, dies at 65
VICTORIA — John Horgan would often say he believed most people in British Columbia were…
Federal government launching research institute for AI safety
OTTAWA — The federal government is opening a research centre that will study the dangers…