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Boeing will spend $61M in B.C. as part of Canada's military planes contract

RICHMOND, B.C.

Aug 7, 2024 3:35 PM Read more >

Residents describe sound of roaring river, breaking trees of B.C.'s landslide waters

Max Paulhus says he could hear wood breaking and a roaring sound before an approaching surge of water raced down the Fraser River after breaking free from a landslide upstream. Paulhus lives in Lillooet, B.C.

Aug 7, 2024 3:18 PM Read more >

Many more dentists on board to provide services under dental-care program: Holland

OTTAWA — Health Minister Mark Holland says he has seen a large jump in the number of dentists who have agreed to provide services under the new dental-care program.

Aug 7, 2024 2:28 PM Read more >

More than 2,000 Quebec hotel workers set to strike for one day on Thursday

MONTREAL — Hotel workers in three of Quebec’s largest cities are set to walk off the job Thursday in the middle of the busy summer tourist season.

Aug 7, 2024 2:23 PM Read more >

Listeria contamination of plant milks happened in Ontario facility, CFIA says

The Public Health Agency of Canada has previously confirmed 18 cases of listeriosis — including two deaths — linked to Silk brand almond milk, coconut milk, almond-coconut milk and oat milk, as well as Great Value brand almond milk.

Aug 7, 2024 1:31 PM Read more >

Former spy agency director David Vigneault joins U.S. strategic intelligence firm

OTTAWA — The outgoing head of Canada's spy agency is joining an American strategic intelligence firm that is waging war against intellectual property theft.

Aug 7, 2024 1:26 PM Read more >

Ex-adviser with the Coalition Avenir Québec pleads not guilty to electoral fraud

QUÉBEC — A former Coalition Avenir Québec political adviser has been charged with electoral fraud by the province's elections authority.

Aug 7, 2024 11:36 AM Read more >

Canada says travellers should exercise 'high degree of caution' in U.K. amid protests

The travel advice cautions that even peaceful demonstrations can turn violent at any time and can deteriorate quickly.

Aug 7, 2024 9:21 AM Read more >

In the news today: Second victim of Munro's husband speaks out

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed...

Aug 7, 2024 3:15 AM Read more >

Traveller describes pouring water, falling ceiling tile at storm-hit Calgary airport

CALGARY — The rat-a-tat of hail was echoing through the terminal as Quinn White made her way to a gate at the Calgary International Airport on Monday evening. As she rounded a corner, there was a more disconcerting sound: running water.

Aug 6, 2024 7:40 PM Read more >