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B.C. teen with bird flu is in critical care, infection source unknown: health officer
The teenager who tested positive for bird flu in British Columbia is in critical condition…
Priestman out in wake of Olympic drone-spying scandal, Herdman yet to give evidence
The independent report into the Olympic drone-spying scandal involving members of the Canadian women’s soccer…
Ottawa provides $9 million to fight homelessness among veterans in B.C., Yukon
SURREY, B.C. — The federal government is providing more than $9 million in funding for…
‘He was a fighter’: Tributes to former B.C. premier John Horgan
Tributes to former British Columbia premier John Horgan are flowing after his death on Tuesday…
Canada’s privacy commissioner opens investigation into World Anti-Doping Agency
OTTAWA — The federal privacy watchdog has opened an investigation into the World Anti-Doping Agency’s…
Canadian Music Week buyers rename event Departure Festival, expand its scope
TORONTO — Canadian Music Week’s new owners are conducting a major overhaul of the annual…
British writer Samantha Harvey’s space-station novel ‘Orbital’ wins the Booker Prize for fiction
LONDON (AP) — British writer Samantha Harvey has won the Booker Prize for fiction with…
British writer Samantha Harvey’s space-station novel ‘Orbital’ wins the Booker Prize for fiction
LONDON (AP) — British writer Samantha Harvey won the Booker Prize for fiction on Tuesday…
Bev Priestman fired as Canada women’s soccer coach after review of Olympic drone scandal
Canada women’s coach Bev Priestman, suspended following a drone surveillance scandal at the Paris Olympics,…
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…
Trump’s appointees have criticized Trudeau, warned of border issues with Canada
WASHINGTON — Donald Trump’s second administration is filling up with some of his most loyal…
What do you do when a goose dies in your backyard, amid concerns about avian flu?
Carolyn Law didn’t think much of it when a snow goose landed in her Richmond,…
In the news today: Justin Trudeau and Canada criticized by Donald Trump’s appointees
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Hockey Canada summit to tackle sexism, gender-based violence, homophobia, transphobia
You can play the game hard and also be respectful of differences is the message…
Niigaan Sinclair, Jordan Abel among winners of Governor General’s Literary Awards
When Niigaan Sinclair pitched his collection of articles to a Toronto publisher, he was told…
European qualifying draw for 2026 World Cup in North America now in play as Nations League ends
GENEVA (AP) — The final rounds of Nations League games over the next week will…
Unions challenging government intervention in major rail, ports labour disputes
Three unions are now challenging the federal government’s recent decisions to intervene in major labour…
‘Serious risks’: Researchers join push against importing monkeys for drug testing
Dozens of researchers across Canada, including renowned environmentalist David Suzuki, have joined a growing chorus…
Prime Minister Trudeau makes trip to Bermuda to eulogize longtime family friend
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is travelling to Bermuda today to give a eulogy…
Alexander Shelley to become Pacific Symphony Orchestra music director for 2026-27 season
COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — Alexander Shelley will become music director of the Pacific Symphony…
Spy service officer denies threatening Montreal man who was later imprisoned in Sudan
OTTAWA — A Canadian Security Intelligence Service official has denied threatening a Montreal man who…
Build vaccine stockpile, use wastewater testing for H5N1 bird flu, experts urge
TORONTO — Health Canada has authorized three influenza vaccines that could be used if bird…
With Kelly out, ground game to take on added significance for Argos in Grey Cup
VANCOUVER — Ka’Deem Carey, Deonta McMahon and Canadian Daniel Adeboboye have all been key figures…
Quarterback Bryan Scott rejoins Toronto Argonauts at most opportune time
VANCOUVER — Timing is everything for Bryan Scott. The 29-year-old American rejoined the Toronto Argonauts…