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In the news today: Hundreds of wildfires burn across Canada, Montreal’s trash problem
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Canada Day celebrations draw thousands, as Carney says values are under pressure
OTTAWA — Canadians took to parks and civic squares across the country Tuesday to show…
From bulky car phones to pocket computers, cellphones mark 40 years in Canada
MONTREAL — Pierre Robitaille remembers feeling embarrassed in 1985 when he made his cellphone calls…
Ontario paramedic shouldn’t have been fired over Israel comments: union, law experts
The Centre for Free Expression is calling for the reinstatement of a York Region paramedic…
‘It’s a privilege to live here’: What this Canada Day means for new citizens
Samantha Sannella shed happy tears as she stood to sing the national anthem at her…
Leaving first show at Toronto’s new Rogers Stadium was a ‘nightmare’: concertgoer
TORONTO — Fans who attended the inaugural concert at Toronto’s new Rogers Stadium on Sunday…
CFIB says internal trade barriers coming down, but patchwork could create challenges
TORONTO — A new report by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business says progress has…
From lacrosse myths to kilts: 5 things you may not know about Canadian symbols
OTTAWA — Parliamentarians likely will get a chance later this year to debate whether to…
Rainbows deck Toronto streets for Pride parade amid fears for 2026 cash crunch
TORONTO — The clouds menacing next year’s Pride celebrations in Toronto were nowhere in sight…
Interest in ‘elbows up’ merchandise waning ahead of Canada Day, businesses say
When Rachael Coe decided to launch an “elbows up” merchandise line at her store in…
New laws against blocking access to places of worship, schools coming, Fraser says
OTTAWA — Justice Minister Sean Fraser says the Liberal government will press ahead with plans…
Hudson’s Bay landlords don’t want Liu to move in, but retailer still has a shot
TORONTO — A group of Hudson’s Bay’s landlords don’t want to transfer about two dozen…
‘A no-brainer’: Some bosses happily giving staff Monday off along with Canada Day
TORONTO — Anyone who works Monday to Friday and is keen for a long weekend…
‘So terrifying’: Iranian student on fleeing back to safety in Canada amid conflict
Arash Ghaderi can’t forget the moment his wife tearfully woke him up to tell him…
Climate change is driving a rise in tick-borne diseases. Here’s what to know.
TORONTO — A warming climate is driving a rise in Lyme disease and the introduction…
NYC, San Francisco and other US cities cap LGBTQ+ Pride month with a mix of party and protest
NEW YORK (AP) — The monthlong celebration of LGBTQ+ Pride reached its rainbow-laden crescendo Sunday…
Movie theatre ‘visionary’: Cineplex CEO Ellis Jacob praised as he plans retirement
TORONTO — Movie theatre giant Cineplex Inc. says president and chief executive Ellis Jacob will…
From free transit to a fan zone ferris wheel: a sneak peek at Toronto’s Rogers Stadium ahead of 1st show
TORONTO — Live Nation Canada is offering a first look at a new open-air music…
In the news today: Alberta finance minister to give fiscal update
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
B.C. billionaire Ruby Liu gets keys to first retail store once owned by The Bay
DELTA — British Columbia billionaire Ruby Liu has received the keys to a store taken…
Frank Stronach to stand trial in Toronto early next year before judge alone
TORONTO — Billionaire businessman Frank Stronach is now set to stand trial in his Toronto…
Tom Green to host Canadian country music awards
TORONTO — Tom Green’s Canadian comeback continues with plans to host Canada’s biggest country music…
In the news today: Foreign aid transparency, Quebec chopper crash victims found
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
StatCan says two-bedroom asking rents highest in Vancouver in Q1
OTTAWA — Statistics Canada says Vancouver saw the highest average asking rent for a two-bedroom…