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Canada’s ‘exceptional’ drought hints at future climate, need for action: experts
Canada must prepare for more seasons marked by severe drought, experts say as this summer’s…
Hodgson ‘hopeful’ first batch of major projects announcements to start in fall
OTTAWA — Natural Resources Minister Tim Hodgson said he is “hopeful” that the government will…
Joly: Visits to Saab, Lockheed ‘normal’ part of her job amid F-35 review
OTTAWA — Industry Minister Mélanie Joly is keeping a strong poker face after paying a…
Canada seeks meeting to address China’s WTO complaint over steel tariffs
OTTAWA — Canada is defending its steel tariffs against China after Beijing lodged a complaint…
Hurricanes’ DL Mesidor first on CFL Scouting Bureau’s fall top-20 draft list
TORONTO — Defensive lineman Akheem Mesidor of the Miami Hurricanes was ranked No. 1 on…
bbno$, the Beaches warn approaching TikTok Canada closure will hurt homegrown artists
In 2021, a TikTok of Canadian rapper bbno$ raising his eyebrows to the beat of…
Canada focuses on netting bronze after losing to U.S. in Americas Cup semifinals
BOGOTÁ — Team Canada’s shot at a berth in the gold-medal final came up about…
A look at Gaza ceasefire talks after Hamas accepts a new proposal
CAIRO (AP) — Hamas says it has accepted a proposal from Arab mediators for a…
Plane, bus or a 45-hour drive? Travellers seek solutions after Air Canada strike ends
Noha Zaher and Ibraheem Sabry still hadn’t made it home to Ottawa despite enduring nearly…
Syria’s top diplomat and an Israeli delegation meet in Paris as US pushes for normalizing ties
BEIRUT (AP) — Syria’s foreign minister held a rare direct meeting with an Israeli delegation…
Anand says Trump talks could be opportunity for allies to enact Ukraine security plan
OTTAWA — Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand says Trump’s talks with Russia and Ukraine could…
Ottawa taps Cohere to work on use of AI in public service
OTTAWA — The federal government has signed an agreement with a Canadian artificial intelligence company…
Five things to know about the byelection in Battle River—Crowfoot
OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre will return to his seat in the House of…
Canadian defence firm to make ballistic steel through Swedish partnership
OTTAWA — Canadian defence manufacturer Roshel is partnering with a Swedish steel company so it…
Canadian cyclist Michael Woods announces plans to retire at end of current season
Canadian Michael Woods, who won stages in the Tour de France and Spanish Vuelta after…
Poilievre’s byelection win sets the table for his return to Parliament this fall
OTTAWA — After a summer of rodeos, dinosaurs and door-knocking, Pierre Poilievre is now officially…
In the news today: Union says Air Canada strike has ended
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Pierre Poilievre wins Alberta byelection, regains seat in House of Commons
CAMROSE — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre secured a seat in the House of Commons late…
Ottawa to probe unpaid airline work allegations key to Air Canada strike
OTTAWA — Jobs Minister Patty Hajdu says the federal government is launching a probe into…
Flight attendants union says it’s in meetings with Air Canada on Monday night
TORONTO — The Air Canada component of CUPE said it resumed meetings with the airline…
Low on clothes, insulin and options, travellers’ woes continue amid Air Canada strike
John and Lois Alderman said they felt like “prisoners,” stranded in Toronto as they waited…
Anand says war in Ukraine influencing Canada’s Arctic security policy
OTTAWA — Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand said Monday the federal government is leaving “no…
Quebec union leaders say workers could face same fate as Air Canada flight attendants
MONTREAL — The presidents of two major Quebec unions fear that workers in the province…
Carney, Ford shift focus to what ‘we can control’ amid U.S. trade uncertainty
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney and Ontario Premier Doug Ford put the focus on…