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Theodore Tugboat replica partially sinks at Ontario dock, awaits effort to refloat
ST. CATHARINES, Ont. — The Theodore Tugboat replica that was long a fixture in the…
Survivors’ Secretariat warns it’s at risk of bankruptcy without funding decision
OTTAWA — An organization that works to document what happened at a notorious residential school…
Vancouver Island city looks to attract family doctors with municipal job offers
COLWOOD, B.C. — A suburban British Columbia city is looking to ease its shortage of…
Campaign urges skilled labour to ‘Stay with B.C.’ to counter efforts from Alberta
VANCOUVER — The Business Council of British Columbia has launched an awareness campaign to counter…
NDP seeks distance from Liberals, sees fight in next election is with Conservatives
OTTAWA — NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh began 2024 by propping up Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s…
‘Running in fear’: Documents depict chaos, confusion over Reclaiming Canada event
When the organizer of the We Unify Reclaiming Canada event contacted officials about booking the…
‘A sanctuary’: How this Halifax choir brings immigrants together to learn English
HALIFAX — The rain is pattering on the sidewalk as a rendition of The Tragically…
In the news today: Canada Post to start taking commercial mail again
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Electric bus maker Lion Electric granted creditor protection by Quebec court
MONTREAL — The Lion Electric Co. says it has been granted protection from creditors under…
‘Special with the puck’: Canadian phenom McKenna ready for liftoff at world juniors
Willie Desjardins has always cut an intense figure behind the bench. Every so often when…
NSL’s Montreal Roses sign Canadian forward Tanya Boychuk
MONTREAL — The Montreal Roses announced the signing of Canadian forward Tanya Boychuk on Thursday.…
Yager named captain, Molendyk and Ritchie alternates for Canada’s world junior team
OTTAWA — Centre Brayden Yager has been named captain of Canada’s team for the upcoming…
Nancy Karetak-Lindell, former MP, appointed as Nunavut Senator
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced two new appointments to the Senate, including…
Virani says new wrongful conviction commission will support women, racialized people
OTTAWA — The federal justice minister says a new commission that will review potential wrongful…
MPs Bendayan, Duguid, Fisher to join Trudeau cabinet in shuffle Friday
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is set to add multiple new names to his…
Canada Post starts accepting commercial mail as it ramps up post-strike operations
OTTAWA — Canada Post has started accepting commercial volumes of letters and parcels as it…
Canada Soccer reveals six finalists for its Players of the Year Award
TORONTO — Lille forward Jonathan David, Nice defender Moïse Bombito and Celtic fullback Alistair Johnston…
Health Minister Mark Holland on Australia’s social media ban, AI and RFK Jr.
Health Minister Mark Holland says he’s optimistic about the role artificial intelligence can play in…
Hamilton’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, rest of Canada’s NBAers left wanting more in 2024
TORONTO — Canada’s best men’s basketball players were left wanting more in 2024. Hamilton’s Shai…
Alberta’s Smith disappointed federal pension plan report offers no estimate of share
EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says the province has heard back from Canada’s chief…
TV seasons are getting shorter. Canadians who rely on the industry are nervous.
It doesn’t take long to binge Prime Video’s new Quebec-set series “The Sticky.” With just…
Trudeau’s ‘fixer’ Dominic LeBlanc steps up for prime minister in time of crisis
OTTAWA — Dominic LeBlanc is helping Justin Trudeau hold the house together even as a…
Canadian Matt Campbell advances at Paddy Power World Darts Championship
LONDON — Canadian Matt (Ginja Ninja) Campbell never trailed but still had to hold off…
Landslide on tracks stops Amtrak passenger runs between Seattle and Vancouver
WHITE ROCK, B.C. — A landslide that blocked railway tracks has stopped Amtrak passenger service…