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Ottawa and Quebec to create protected marine park near Anticosti Island

MONTREAL — Ottawa and Quebec have announced their intention to protect the waters near a picturesque territory in the Gulf of St. Lawrence that was recently named a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Nov 24, 2023 11:42 AM Read more >

Ng says panel rules 'clearly in favour of Canada' in dairy imports dispute with U.S.

WASHINGTON — The federal government is cheering a big win in its ongoing dispute with the U.S. over access to Canada's dairy market. A settlement panel has rejected complaints from the U.S.

Nov 24, 2023 8:25 AM Read more >

In the news today: Israel-Hamas four-day truce begins

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today...

Nov 24, 2023 3:15 AM Read more >

Trudeau launches EU-Canada Summit in Newfoundland with research announcement

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau kicked off a two-day summit with the top two heads of the European Union on Thursday night in a small brewpub on the edge of the Atlantic Ocean in Newfoundland and Labrador's capital city of St.

Nov 23, 2023 10:36 PM Read more >

Richmond, B.C., man faces multiple charges in $10M cryptocurrency home invasion theft

Police in Richmond, B.C., say multiple charges have been laid against a 34-year-old man allegedly involved in a September 2022 home invasion where thieves made off with $10 million in cryptocurrency.

Nov 23, 2023 8:55 PM Read more >

Thanksgiving resumes, but U.S. nerves still raw after deadly Rainbow Bridge crash

NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. — One of the busiest travel corridors between Canada and the United States reopened in the evening on American Thanksgiving after a deadly, high-speed crash destroyed a U.S.

Nov 23, 2023 7:04 PM Read more >

Alberta Energy Regulator won't reconsider approval for Suncor expansion into wetland

Alberta's energy regulator ruled Thursday that it won't reconsider approvals for Suncor to expand an oilsands mine into a wetland once considered for environmental protection.

Nov 23, 2023 6:09 PM Read more >

Blair insists budget cuts won't affect military members, despite readiness concerns

OTTAWA — Defence Minister Bill Blair says he is "absolutely committed" to ensuring budget cuts to his department don't affect Armed Forces members or their ability to respond to domestic emergencies, despite a recent report warning the military is no

Nov 23, 2023 5:48 PM Read more >

Conservative senator from Manitoba apologizes for 'losing my cool' on Senate floor

OTTAWA — Conservative Sen. Don Plett apologized Thursday after two female senators accused him of physical intimidation and verbal harassment in the Senate chamber during debate on a carbon pricing bill earlier this month.

Nov 23, 2023 5:28 PM Read more >

Liberals, Tories argue over carbon pricing in update to Ukraine trade agreement

OTTAWA — After Tories voted against a bill that implements a Canada-Ukraine free trade agreement this week, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre said on Thursday that his MPs are rejecting a bill that promotes carbon pricing — not voting against the

Nov 23, 2023 5:25 PM Read more >