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NDP bill looks to make it harder for Saskatchewan to separate from Canada
REGINA — Saskatchewan’s Opposition NDP introduced legislation Wednesday that, if passed, would make it tougher…
Asylum claims at Quebec border crossing doubled between March and April
MONTREAL — Asylum claims doubled at a Quebec border crossing in April as the Trump…
New rules on tipping, price labelling take effect across Quebec
MONTREAL — New rules on tipping and on price displays at grocery retailers took effect…
Quebec police watchdog investigating officer-involved fatal shooting in Far North
KANGIQSUALUJJUAQ — Quebec’s police watchdog is investigating a fatal shooting involving an officer in the…
Toronto District School Board says it got a ransom demand over stolen student data
TORONTO — Canada’s largest school board says it has received a ransom demand over student…
Canada’s Alert Ready system undergoes annual test today, except Quebec, Alberta
Alert Ready, Canada’s emergency public alerting system, will be put to the test today. The…
Montreal home sales rise in April, despite soft activity in other major cities
MONTREAL — The number of homes that changed hands in the Montreal-area rose in April…
Danielle Smith dismisses Doug Ford’s warning against separatist threats from Alberta
EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is urging her Ontario counterpart Doug Ford to mind…
Quebec to set 150-metre limit between schools and supervised injection sites
QUÉBEC — The Quebec government has tabled legislation that would ensure a minimum 150-metre distance…
Quebec sovereigntist party cheers on possible referendum in Alberta
QUÉBEC — The leader of the sovereigntist Parti Québécois is throwing his support behind a…
‘Clearly, it’s needed’: Hundreds let it all out at ‘euphoric’ scream event in Toronto
TORONTO — Grace Turner stood at the top of a grassy park slope with a…
Debut novels about war, urban underground among finalists for Amazon award
Writer, poet and past soldier Benjamin Hertwig is among six finalists for the $60,000 Amazon…
Under pressure, Quebec finds money to pay for renovations to major Montreal hospital
QUÉBEC — The Quebec government says it has found the funds to begin much-needed repairs…
B.C. MP Don Davies chosen as interim NDP leader to succeed Jagmeet Singh
OTTAWA — B.C. MP Don Davies will be the interim leader for the New Democratic…
Newly elected MPs start parliamentary orientation sessions on days in Ottawa
OTTAWA — Sima Acan took a seat Monday afternoon inside a room with 14 of…
GameStop Canada bought by Quebec toy maker, to be rebranded EB Games
TORONTO — GameStop Canada says it has been acquired by French-Canadian entrepreneur Stephan Tetrault from…
Longest ballot group takes aim at byelection where Poilievre plans to run
OTTAWA — The group that added dozens of candidates to the ballot in Conservative Leader…
Lion Electric likely to be liquidated, court-appointed monitor says
SAINT-JÉRÔME — Lion Electric will very likely be liquidated following the Quebec government’s refusal to…
Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week
TORONTO — Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming…
Quebec Conservative leader to seek vacant Arthabaska seat in eventual byelection
VICTORIAVILLE — The leader of the Conservative Party of Quebec has formally announced his intention…
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MONTREAL — Academics at Montreal’s McGill University are providing the U-S scientific community a platform…
McGill platform becomes safe space for conserving U.S. climate research under threat
MONTREAL — Academics at McGill University in Montreal are providing the U.S. scientific community a…
Who are the contenders to be pope? They include a street priest, a missionary and a Lutheran convert
Wanted: A holy man. Job description: Leading the 1.4 billion-strong Catholic Church. Location: Vatican City.…
Albertans rally for separation, saying things won’t change under Confederation
EDMONTON — Katheryn Speck said she used to be a Canadian nationalist, travelled the world…