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In the news today: Trump to speak at United Nations, gun control group targeting SKS
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
What you will and won’t see at this year’s UN General Assembly
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The annual high-level gathering at the U.N. General Assembly this week…
Carney says Canada ‘has what the world wants’ at a critical time
NEW YORK — Prime Minister Mark Carney pitched Canada as a reliable trading partner that…
Explainer: what Canada’s recognition of Palestine means, and what comes next
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney confirmed Sunday that Canada now formally recognizes a Palestinian…
Ottawa asks court to overturn tribunal order on First Nations child welfare
OTTAWA — Ottawa is asking the Federal Court to overturn a Canadian Human Rights Tribunal…
France recognizes Palestinian statehood at UN meeting to revive peace efforts
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — As the Gaza war rages on, France recognized Palestinian statehood on…
Environment Canada officials grilled on Canada’s climate targets at committee hearing
OTTAWA — Environment and Climate Change Canada officials struggled Monday to explain how recent federal…
Hate crime bill could criminalize protests, civil liberties’ group says
OTTAWA — Civil liberties’ groups are warning that the Liberal government’s new hate crimes bill…
Health advocates call on Liberals to keep pharmacare promise ahead of budget
OTTAWA — Health care advocates say they’re worried the Liberal government will backtrack on its…
Five things to take away from Carney’s remarks on foreign policy
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney addressed the Council on Foreign Relations think tank in…
NDP calls on Ottawa to do more to get approved refugees out of Gaza
OTTAWA — NDP immigration critic Jenny Kwan said Monday the government needs to do more…
Fact File: Fake stories about hockey stars tied to foreign clickbait network
A new NHL season is just around the corner, but hockey fans looking for updates…
Ontario wants return of mandatory minimum sentences, ‘three-strikes’ bail rule
Ontario is asking Ottawa for a series of specific measures to tighten bail and sentencing…
NHL pre-season roundup: Maple Leafs hold off Senators rally for 4-3 win
OTTAWA — The Toronto Maple Leafs jumped out to a 3-0 first-period lead and held…
Carney announces Canada officially recognizes a Palestinian state
NEW YORK — Prime Minister Mark Carney formally announced that Canada will recognize a Palestinian…
Canadian recognition of Palestinian state greeted with cheers, dismay
OTTAWA — Canada’s formal recognition of a Palestinian state drew applause from longtime advocates of…
NSL-leading AFC Toronto plays to 1-1 draw against Halifax Tides FC
TORONTO — Esther Okoronkwo scored the tying goal in the 38th minute as AFC Toronto…
‘Draw the Line’ rallies across Canada challenge elements of Carney’s agenda
TORONTO — Canadians in several major cities demonstrated Saturday against elements of the Liberal government’s…
Blue Bombers grind out 26-18 victory over Redblacks to snap three-game slide
OTTAWA — The Winnipeg Blue Bombers didn’t dominate Saturday afternoon, but Trey Vaval’s 128-yard missed…
Fugitive who allegedly helped inmate escape B.C. jail arrested in Spain, police say
SURREY, BRITISH COLUMBIA — Police say a man wanted on a Canada-wide warrant for his…
Pridham adds to league-leading goal total, Rapid top Rise 3-0 in NSL action
BURNABY — Delaney Pridham scored once and set up another as the Ottawa Rapid topped…
Canada’s Marco Arop takes bronze men’s in 800 metres at world athletics championships
TOKYO — Marco Arop missed out on a gold-medal repeat. The Canadian track star also…
Jewish groups, antisemitism envoy urge politicians not to use hate to score points
OTTAWA — After an outgoing federal envoy denounced some politicians for using antisemitism as a…
Carney’s pledge to trim public service through attrition is ‘misleading’: union
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney’s promise to cut the public service through attrition is…