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Ottawa’s ‘night mayor’ wants to transform quiet capital into after-dark destination
OTTAWA — Canada’s capital has long held a reputation as a town that fun forgot.…
Liberals extend Lebanon donation-match deadline as aid workers plead for more support
OTTAWA — The federal Liberals are extending their timeline for matching donations to support people…
Canada’s Dabrowski and New Zealand’s Routliffe win doubles opener at WTA Finals
RIYADH — Canada’s Gabriela Dabrowski and New Zealand’s Erin Routliffe defeated Taiwan’s Hao-Ching Chan and…
Party leaders condemn violence at Hindu temple in Brampton amid India consular visit
OTTAWA — India’s high commission in Canada is condemning violence that erupted Sunday as Indian…
Taylor Swift shows spark beading bonanza and big sales for crafting retailers
When Taylor Swift swings through Vancouver in December, Mikaela St Louis will be among the…
Poilievre asks premiers to axe their sales taxes on new homes worth under $1 million
OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has written to the provinces’ premiers, asking them to…
Trucking, construction expect ‘labour crisis’ with new temporary worker rules
OTTAWA — Dominique Lamothe said the trucking firm she works for will be in trouble…
Conservatives are trying to loosen regulations on natural health products
OTTAWA — A Conservative MP wants Parliament to undo changes made by the Liberals last…
Supreme Court ‘signed my son’s death warrant,’ mother says of refusal to hear plea
OTTAWA — The mother of a Canadian man detained in Syria says the Supreme Court…
Hindu temple in Surrey, B.C., wants police suspended after protest unrest
VANCOUVER — A Hindu temple in Surrey, B.C., is calling for the suspension of police…
Oil, gas companies told to cut emissions by one-third under planned cap
OTTAWA — Oil and gas producers in Canada will be required to cut greenhouse gas…
Key architect of reconciliation: Judge, senator, TRC chair Murray Sinclair dies at 73
WINNIPEG — A teepee and a sacred fire were set up in front of the…
Five things to know about the proposed emissions cap on oil and gas production
OTTAWA — The federal government has published new draft regulations that will force oil and…
Indian prime minister condemns violence at Hindu temple in Ontario
BRAMPTON, Ont. — Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is condemning violence that erupted Sunday when…
Canadians gather for camaraderie, food and drink at U.S. election night watch parties
MONTREAL — Canadians and American expats from coast to coast gathered Tuesday at bars, community…
‘Ready for both’: Canadians prepare for any outcome as Trump declares victory
WASHINGTON — Former president Donald Trump declared victory early Wednesday morning as the path to…
Inflation is down, wages are up. Why are Canadians still frustrated with the economy?
OTTAWA — The federal finance minister has been taking every opportunity to remind frustrated Canadians…
UN refugee chief says reducing refugee targets is wise if it prevents backlash
OTTAWA — It is wise of Canada to scale back the number of new refugees…
B.C. business groups urge end to port lockout as labour dispute halts shipping
VANCOUVER — British Columbia’s businesses leaders are urging port employers and more than 700 unionized…
In the news today: Canadians watch as Americans head to the polls
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
‘It feels very bad’: Brampton reels after two nights of tense protest outside temple
Community members were left reeling Tuesday after tense protests at a Hindu temple in the…
Concerns about trade, defence as MPs, diplomats eye U.S. vote results
OTTAWA — MPs, diplomats and political staff gathered around the parliamentary precinct to anxiously take…
Corrective to Nov. 4 story on cap for oil and gas emissions
OTTAWA — In a story published on Nov. 4 about the federal government’s draft regulations…
Andreescu withdraws from Canada’s BJK Cup team ahead of its title defence in Spain
TORONTO — Bianca Andreescu has withdrawn from Canada’s team in the Billie Jean King Cup…