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Quebec environmental lawyers group sues Ottawa over major projects bill
MONTREAL — A group of environmental lawyers says it has filed a lawsuit in Quebec…
Here are the first major projects on Ottawa’s fast-track list
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney named the first five projects on the federal government’s…
South Korean shipyard sweetens its submarine sales pitch to Canada
OTTAWA — One of two finalists in the competition to build the Royal Canadian Navy’s…
Carney plans to announce the first series of major projects on Thursday
EDMONTON — The first major industrial projects under the federal government’s strategy to reduce Canada’s…
Ottawa names Indigenous advisory council on major projects
OTTAWA — Eleven Indigenous leaders from across the country were named to the federal government’s…
Anand says Canada is ‘evaluating the relationship with Israel’ after Qatar strike
OTTAWA — Canada is “evaluating the relationship with Israel”, Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand said…
Citing illness, Canadian rider Mike Woods pulls out of his swansong race in Montreal
Citing illness, Canadian rider Mike Woods has pulled out of Sunday’s Grand Prix Cycliste de…
PM Carney calls for heightened pressure on Russia after drone incursion into Poland
OTTAWA — Canada’s defence minister won’t say whether Canada played a role in taking down…
Keeping Elks’ Rankin in check a stiff test for Argonauts’ defence
The Toronto Argonauts’ defence faces a stiff challenge Saturday afternoon. Toronto (4-8) hosts the Edmonton…
Ottawa man confirmed dead in Lisbon streetcar crash
OTTAWA — An Ottawa man was among the tourists killed when a streetcar crashed in…
Suspect arrested after Montreal concertgoers report needle pricks, dizziness
MONTREAL — Montreal police say a 33-year-old man was arrested last month after reports that…
In the news today: Liberal caucus meets, first federal budget coming soon, TIFF day 7
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Carney’s 1st budget to show Canadians the ‘cost to sovereignty’: experts
OTTAWA — Fiscal experts say Ottawa will have to be transparent with Canadians in the…
Ottawa hasn’t heard directly from China on EV tariffs, agriculture minister says
WINNIPEG — Any decision on easing tariffs on electric vehicles from China would have to…
Carney condemns ‘intolerable’ Israeli strike on Qatar that killed Hamas officials
OTTAWA — Canada condemned Israel’s military strike on Qatar on Tuesday, saying the attack undermines…
Liberal MPs meet in Edmonton to prepare for fall sitting, major projects agenda
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney’s decision to hold his first big caucus retreat in…
Dryden’s “The Game” remains as significant as ever, over 40 years after its release
Expectations were always going to be high for a new closing chapter in the 30th-anniversary…
Arbuckle to start for Argos against Elks with Kelly activated from injured list
TORONTO — Nick Arbuckle remains the Toronto Argonauts’ starting quarterback — at least for now.…
Poilievre calls on Liberals to enact Conservative election pledges on housing
OTTAWA — Pierre Poilievre is encouraging Prime Minister Mark Carney to adopt Conservative plans to…
Onslaught of sports betting ads make gambling seem enticing to youth, doctors say
TORONTO — Doctors are calling for restrictions on sports betting ads, saying they are setting…
Bill Daly: NHL expects decision on Hockey Canada five ‘in the relatively near future’
LAS VEGAS — NHL deputy commissioner Bill Daly says he expects a decision soon from…
Ben Mulroney to host Global’s political affairs show, ‘The West Block’
Ben Mulroney is taking the reins of Global News’ political affairs program, “The West Block.”…
Three charged with helping fugitive murderer Rabih Alkhalil escape B.C. jail
SURREY — Federal police investigating the escape of gangland killer Rabih Alkhalil from a British…
In the news today: Teck Resources to merge with Anglo American
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…