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Ottawa promises $1.3 billion for border security as U.S. tariff threat looms
OTTAWA — The federal government is promising to spend $1.3 billion to beef up Canada’s…
A list of Liberal cabinet ministers who have recently quit or don’t plan to run again
OTTAWA — Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland’s abrupt departure from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s cabinet on…
Canadian icon Terry Fox to be featured on new $5 bill
OTTAWA — Terry Fox has been selected to appear on the next $5 bank note.…
A.J. Lawson excited to join hometown Toronto Raptors on two-way contract
TORONTO — Most Torontonians loathe the city’s downtown traffic but its slow pace gave A.J.…
Fatal MMA fight near Edmonton linked to company cited in death of U.K. boxer
EDMONTON — The Alberta commission that sanctioned a mixed martial arts match that saw a…
Justin Trudeau taking the time to reflect following Freeland departure
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is taking some time to reflect after Chrystia Freeland’s…
In the news today: Parliament set to break after turbulent fall
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
From Caitlin Clark and Simone Biles to a new hockey league, women’s sports had a pivotal year
Record numbers of basketball fans filled arenas to watch the rookie seasons of Caitlin Clark…
Here’s a list of November inflation rates for Canadian provinces
OTTAWA — Canada’s annual inflation rate was 1.9 per cent in November, Statistics Canada says.…
Here’s a list of November inflation rates for selected Canadian cities
OTTAWA — Canada’s annual inflation rate was 1.9 per cent in November, Statistics Canada says.…
Canada’s quarterly population growth hits slowest pace since early 2022
OTTAWA — Statistics Canada estimates the country’s population grew by 176,699 people between July 1…
Housing crisis voted Canadian Press News Story of the Year
OTTAWA — Canada’s housing shortage, widely recognized as a national crisis and the catalyst of…
Patience pays off for Canada’s Easton Cowan: ‘No one really thought anything of him’
Easton Cowan had to bide his time. Taken in the second round of the Ontario…
Canadian Jim (The Gentleman) Long loses at world darts championship
LONDON — Canadian Jim (Gentleman) Long lost his first-round game at the Paddy Power World…
Canadians return to Canada Post with relief — and shakier faith in the service
MONTREAL — Canada Post trucks, conveyors and mail carriers swung back into motion Tuesday after…
Montreal Roses sign hometown forward Latifah Abdu to contract
MONTREAL — The Montreal Roses have signed hometown forward Latifah Abdu to a contract. The…
Judge reluctantly gives government three more months to pass ‘lost Canadians’ bill
OTTAWA — An Ontario Superior Court judge has “reluctantly” given the federal government another three…
Toronto terror suspect charged with multiple war crimes: RCMP
TORONTO — A man facing terror charges for allegedly plotting an attack in Toronto with…
Poilievre hails B.C. byelection win for Conservatives as Liberal vote collapses
LANGLEY, B.C. — Federal Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre is hailing a decisive British Columbia byelection…
Tories call for House hearings on U.S. tariff threat amid Liberal tumult
OTTAWA — The Conservatives are calling for Parliament to hold hearings in January on Canada-U.S.…
Led by NY Sirens’ Sarah Fillier, rookies already making an impact 2 weeks into PWHL’s 2nd season
Sceptres defenseman Renata Fast recalled attending the PWHL draft in June and being impressed by…
Jets’ Kevin He becomes first Chinese-born player to sign NHL contract
WINNIPEG — Forward Kevin He has agreed to a three-year, entry-level contract with the Winnipeg…
Canada pushes net-zero electricity target to 2050 as Alberta vows legal challenge
OTTAWA — The federal government has pushed its target to achieve a net-zero electricity grid…
Canadian rider Derek Gee to lead the Israel-Premier Tech team at Giro d’Italia
Canadian Derek Gee is headed back to the Giro d’Italia, this time leading the Israel-Premier…