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No evidence linking Modi to criminal activity in Canada: national security adviser
OTTAWA — A senior official says the Canadian government is not aware of any evidence…
Calgary defenceman MacKenzie Weegar a standout as Flames edge New York Rangers 3-2
CALGARY — Jonathan Huberdeau lobbied for teammate MacKenzie Weegar’s inclusion on Canada’s team for the…
In the news today: Halifax forum starts amid wars, uncertainty
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Meta fights CRTC, refuses to publicly release info on news blocking measures
OTTAWA — Meta is refusing to publicly disclose information that could determine whether it is…
Pat King found guilty of mischief for role in ‘Freedom Convoy’
OTTAWA — Pat King, one of the most prominent figures of the 2022 “Freedom Convoy”…
Halifax security forum: United States senator questions Canada’s military spending
HALIFAX — An influential United States Republican senator delivered some blunt criticism of Canada’s military…
Canada ordered to address Jordan’s Principle backlog, find new solutions
OTTAWA — The Canadian Human Rights Tribunal has ordered Canada to address a backlog of…
Police officer acquitted in 2016 death of Ottawa man describes punches as distraction
A police officer who was found not guilty of manslaughter in the 2016 death of…
Canada rugby sevens women to meet familiar foe in Dubai in HSBC SVNS season kickoff
The Canadian women’s rugby seven team leaves for Dubai early Sunday, knowing a familiar foe…
The winners and losers of the Liberals’ holiday tax break and cash giveaway
OTTAWA — The Liberal government is pulling out the federal wallet to put more money…
Canadian men start climb back up rugby sevens ladder with win over Guyana
The Canadian men began their climb back up the rugby sevens ladder Friday with a…
First Canadian case of more severe mpox strain confirmed in Manitoba
OTTAWA — The Public Health Agency of Canada has confirmed the country’s first case of…
Ottawa delivers apology, $45M in compensation for Nunavik Inuit dog slaughter
OTTAWA — The federal government has apologized for its role in the killing of sled…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…