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Anti-NATO protest in Montreal continues as politicians denounce Friday’s violence
MONTREAL — Anti-NATO protesters gathered again in Montreal on Saturday to demand Canada withdraw from…
Canada Post down eight million parcels amid strike as talk carry on over weekend
OTTAWA — Canada Post says it has seen a shortage of more than eight million…
Suspended Bev Priestman makes first public comments in wake of drone-spying scandal
Suspended soccer coach Bev Priestman has broken her silence, saying she hopes something positive comes…
Canadian speedskater Blondin captures 3,000-metre gold at World Cup stop in Japan
NAGANO — Canadian speedskater Ivanie Blondin won ISU World Cup gold in the women’s 3,000-metre…
Canadian figure skaters Lajoie, Lagha claim ice dance silver at Cup of China
CHONGQING — Canadian figure skaters Marjorie Lajoie and Zachary Lagha won ice dance silver at…
Forteza kicks six field goals to lift Laval to 22-17 win over Laurier in Vanier Cup
KINGSTON, Ont. — Felipe Forteza went from delivering hits to making kicks for the Laval…
Ivanie Blondin wins two long-track speedskating medals at World Cup in Nagano
NAGANO — Ivanie Blondin was a key player in two of Canada’s medals at the…
Ontario says art museum investment is commitment to Canadian patriotism, identity
The Ontario government says a planned $50 million investment in the McMichael Canadian Art Collection…
Court hears legal arguments in sex assault case of five hockey players
LONDON, Ont. — Lawyers in the sexual assault case of five members of Canada’s 2018…
In the news today: Saskatchewan Party to deliver throne speech
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
American defender Croix Soto looks to help build new Canadian league with AFC Toronto
TORONTO — After NWSL stops in North Carolina, Kansas City and Houston, defender Croix Soto…
Pitcher Yusei Kikuchi and Los Angeles Angels agree to a $63 million, 3-year contract, AP source says
Left-hander Yusei Kikuchi and the Los Angeles Angels have agreed to a $63 million, three-year…
Defence Minister Bill Blair “ready to go faster” on spending timeline
OTTAWA — Defence Minister Bill Blair said Monday that he’s ready to work with the…
Trudeau directs key adviser to deliver renewed national security strategy
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has directed a top adviser to deliver a renewed…
Vancouver Whitecaps fire head coach Vanni Sartini after three-plus seasons in charge
VANCOUVER — Head coach Vanni Sartini paid the price Monday for the Vancouver Whitecaps’ mediocre…
Long-awaited carbon rebate for businesses being sent earlier than promised
OTTAWA — About 600,000 small businesses will start receiving their long-awaited federal carbon rebates today.…
Canada forward Evelyne Viens sidelined by injury ahead of Canada friendlies in Spain
AS Roma forward Evelyne Viens has pulled out of upcoming Canada games against Iceland and…
Montreal man held by Sudanese officials seemed puzzled by detention, diplomat says
OTTAWA — A Canadian diplomat who visited Abousfian Abdelrazik while in Sudanese custody says the…
Freeland says the two-month GST holiday is meant to tackle the ‘vibecession’
OTTAWA — The federal government is hoping a temporary break on GST will address a…
More people hurt in Quebec road accidents after fall time change, data shows
MONTREAL — As Quebec considers scrapping the semi-annual time change, data from the province’s auto…
Premiers seek ‘urgent’ meeting with Trudeau before Trump returns to White House
OTTAWA — Canada’s premiers are asking Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to hold an urgent first…
LifeLabs data breach report released after firm loses four-year bid to keep it quiet
A long-withheld investigation into a 2019 hacking at LifeLabs Inc. that compromised millions of Canadians’…
Miller to propose more changes to immigration and asylum system
OTTAWA — Immigration Minister Marc Miller says further reforms to Canada’s immigration and asylum systems…
Trump pledges 25-per-cent tariff on Canadian products until border issues solved
WASHINGTON — Donald Trump says he will sign an executive order imposing a 25-per-cent tariff…