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Valérie Bah wins Amazon Canada First Novel Award for ‘Subterrane’
TORONTO — Valérie Bah’s speculative comedy “Subterrane” has won the $60,000 Amazon Canada First Novel…
Here’s a quick glance at unemployment rates for May, by Canadian city
OTTAWA — The national unemployment rate was 7.0 per cent in May. Statistics Canada also…
CBC’s Heather Hiscox to retire this fall, network adds reality show with people on autism spectrum
TORONTO — After two decades of waking up the nation, CBC News Network veteran Heather…
Ottawa silent on tariff retaliation as Carney takes part in talks with Trump
OTTAWA — Ottawa held its fire for a second day in a row Thursday after…
Tom Green throws ‘elbows up’ with new Crave series as Bell announces upcoming lineup
TORONTO — Tom Green says he isn’t big on political statements — but in his…
Infant born prematurely dies in southwestern Ontario after measles infection
TORONTO — An infant born prematurely and infected with measles has died in southwestern Ontario,…
Pressure mounts on Carney to match Trump’s tariffs on steel and aluminum
OTTAWA — Canada’s steel industry is calling on the federal government to quickly match U.S.…
Two lots of birth control pills recalled because they contained too many placebos
TORONTO — Health Canada says a pharmaceutical company has recalled two lots of Seasonale birth…
‘Another universe of pain and suffering’: Patients allege neglectful obstetrical and gynecological care by Toronto doctor
TORONTO — Marie-Louise Fitrion says she was asleep in a hospital bed when she woke…
Steel industry, labour leaders call for government action as U.S. tariffs spike
TORONTO — Canada’s steel industry needs the federal government to take swift action as it…
Fraser apologizes, says comments on Indigenous consultation eroded trust
OTTAWA — Justice Minister Sean Fraser apologized Wednesday for comments he made about the government’s…
In the news today: Steel and aluminum tariffs double to 50 per cent
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Trump signs order to double tariffs on steel, aluminum Wednesday
WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Tuesday to double steel…
Eby says he won’t be changing mind on another B.C. pipeline, rebuffing Ford
B.C. Premier David Eby says he won’t be throwing his support behind a new oil…
Citytv pauses ‘CGT,’ enlists Howie Mandel to host Toronto-shot ‘Price is Right’
TORONTO — Come on down, eh! A Canadian spinoff of “The Price is Right” headlines…
Rick Mercer’s long finished ‘Talking to Americans,’ but he’s got new ways to address neighbourly tension
TORONTO — Rick Mercer picks up the bottle of sparkling water he just ordered, puts…
Tarralik Duffy, Hangama Amiri among artists shortlisted for Sobey Art Award
TORONTO — Multidisciplinary artist Tarralik Duffy and textile artist Hangama Amiri are among the six…
Wildfire forces more out in Saskatchewan, hotels open up for Manitoba evacuees
Winnipeg hotels were opening up Monday to evacuees who fled their homes due to raging…
Corus touts new stars, returning hits to Global, while calling for loosened CanCon rules
TORONTO — Corus Entertainment touted new stars and returning hits set to roll out across…
Joly commits to prioritizing Canadian steel, aluminum for defence, infrastructure
OTTAWA — Ottawa is committed to using Canadian steel and aluminum in national infrastructure and…
‘Try’ and ‘Try’ again: Blue Rodeo marks 40th anniversary with 27-date Canadian tour
TORONTO — Blue Rodeo is making the most of its 40th anniversary with a coast-to-coast…
‘The Apprentice,’ ‘Canada’s Drag Race’ among big winners at Canadian Screen Awards
A film chronicling the rise of Donald Trump won best motion picture at the Canadian…
Redesigning the Bay’s old stores come with challenges and opportunities
TORONTO — When Hudson’s Bay began liquidating all of its stores and hunting for a…
Ports, mines and pipelines top premiers’ wish lists ahead of meeting with Carney
OTTAWA — Canada’s premiers are heading into to a meeting with Prime Minister Mark Carney…