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Rights council seeks unity that Jewish, Muslim envoys couldn't achieve: Miller
OTTAWA - Heritage Minister Marc Miller says the government's widely criticized advisory council on inclusion is meant to unify Canadians in a way previous federal envoys tasked with tackling antisemitism and Islamophobia could not. "This is an advisory...
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Environmental groups wanted to see clear decarbonization commitment in pipeline plan
OTTAWA - Environmental groups say they wanted to see a more concrete commitment to decarbonization in the proposal put forward for a pipeline to the B.C. coast backed by the Alberta and federal governments. Representatives from both the Pembina Institu...
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Environmentalists have mixed reactions to Quebec-Ottawa caribou funding deal
MONTREAL - Environmentalists are divided on whether a new funding deal reached between Quebec and the federal government is a meaningful first step to saving the province's dwindling caribou herds or a smokescreen that does little to protect the threat...
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The Latest from the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada
The latest from the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada. All times are Eastern: 11:33 p.m. Jhon Arias's goal in the 14th minute stood as the winner as Colombia defeated Ghana 1-0 to advance to the Round of 16 at the World Cup. Colombia will face Switzerland ...
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35,000 hydro clients in Quebec, Ontario without power after severe storms
MONTREAL - Roughly 35,000 clients were without power in Ontario and Quebec on Friday afternoon after severe thunderstorms swept across Central Canada, which was already dealing with sweltering temperatures. At the peak of the outages more than 214,000...
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Canadian country star Tommy Hunter dies at 89; hosted long-running TV variety show
Tommy Hunter, a fixture in Canadian living rooms for decades with his long-running CBC TV show, has died at age 89. The London, Ont., native is best known for hosting his music show "The Tommy Hunter Show," which started in black-and-white in 1965 and ...
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Ottawa to weigh guardrails, alternatives to 'contentious' Labour Code tool: Hajdu
OTTAWA - The federal government is exploring possible guardrails or alternatives to using what she says is a "contentious" section of the Labour Code that allows Ottawa to intervene in bitter bargaining conflicts, Jobs Minister Patty Hajdu said this we...
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In the news: Pipeline to BC coast, First Nations negotiations, and Stampede kicks off
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed ... Alberta pitches pipeline amid First Nations feud Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is promising to work with Indigenous groups on a new pipeline to the B.C. coast, bu...
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'Cheer for the boys': Fans flying to Houston for Canada's historic World Cup match
Canada's record-breaking World Cup run has captivated the country and spawned legions of new soccer fans, but most of them have not been following the men's team around as loyally as Matty Alex. He has witnessed the team's magical journey throughout t...
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Quarterly payments of Ottawa's boosted grocery and essentials benefit start today
OTTAWA - Eligible Canadians will find a bit more cash in their bank accounts starting today as quarterly payments begin for the federal Liberals' boosted affordability benefit. The Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit is paid out to lower-income hou...
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What people are saying about the B.C.-Ottawa 'prosperity agreement'
Prime Minister Mark Carney and British Columbia Premier David Eby have signed a "prosperity agreement" they say will help unlock billions of dollars in new investment. The deal includes a promise by the federal government to not change the northern oil...
Jul 02, 2026
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Fact File: Does banning glyphosate prevent wildfires? Here's what we know
A social media post shared a screenshot of a satellite map that shows Quebec experiencing fewer wildfires than the rest of Canada, and suggested it was because the province banned the use of glyphosate-based weed killers in 2001. Experts who study wild...
Jul 02, 2026
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Sunk B.C. charter boat could take days to recover after it is found: police
RICHMOND - British Columbia search crews say conditions have been challenging in the hunt for a charter fishing boat that sank in the Strait of Georgia, leaving six missing and presumed drowned. Richmond RCMP say in a statement that conditions have mad...
Jul 02, 2026
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Eby compares condo-purchase plan to "liquidation" at below construction costs
VANCOUVER - British Columbia Premier David Eby says a joint federal-provincial plan to convert unsold condominiums into affordable housing would be like buying something "on liquidation." Eby and Prime Minister Mark Carney were in Vancouver Thursday an...
Jul 02, 2026
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Philippines President Marcos says 'we share the same aspirations' as Canada
VANCOUVER - The leaders of Canada and the Philippines signed agreements Thursday on energy, natural resources, labour and tourism, as the countries reinforced their shared priorities and hope for a trade deal. "We share the same aspirations, in terms o...
Jul 02, 2026
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What's in the multi-billion-dollar B.C.-Canada prosperity MOU?
VANCOUVER - An economic deal between Canada and British Columbia that was unveiled in Vancouver on Thursday describes commitments that Prime Minister Mark Carney says will help unlock more than $200 billion in new investment. Here are some key points o...
Jul 02, 2026
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Quebec Premier Fréchette says she will run in Trois-Rivières in October election
TROIS-RIVIÈRES - Quebec Premier Christine Fréchette has confirmed she is switching ridings and will run to represent her hometown of Trois-Rivières, Que., in the fall general election. Fréchette told a gathering today she'll compete in the Trois-Rivièr...
Jul 02, 2026
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Canada to host 2028 Francophonie summit in Ottawa region
OTTAWA - Canada will host the 2028 global summit of the Francophonie in the Ottawa area, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced Wednesday. "We have decided to bring the world to Canada to celebrate the vitality, the wealth and the resilience of the Frenc...
Jul 02, 2026
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Measles outbreak in Quebec rises to 27 cases, mostly in Quebec City area
MONTRÉAL - A measles outbreak in Quebec has risen to 27 cases, the majority of which are in the Quebec City area. Health officials say the most recent case was reported on June 28. Officials say 10 cases were reported last week in the Portneuf regional...
Jul 02, 2026
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RCMP arrest two after raid at alleged migrant smuggling stash house in Montreal
MONTREAL - An RCMP border enforcement team arrested an alleged human smuggler and raided a suspected migrant stash house in the Montréal-Nord borough on Thursday, part of an investigation involving United States customs officials. RCMP Cst. Marie-Pierr...
Jul 02, 2026
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CP NewsAlert: Carney to join Smith for Alberta oil pipeline update in Calgary today
CALGARY - Prime Minister Mark Carney and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith are set to hold a joint news conference today in Calgary on a proposed pipeline project. Smith had set a July 1 deadline to submit a proposal for a new pipeline to the federal majo...
Jul 02, 2026
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Alberta submits plans and announces partners for new pipeline to B.C. coast
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith announced Thursday that her government has a route - and builders - for a new pipeline to the B.C. coast, just hours after Prime Minister Mark Carney announced a deal with B.C. to make it possible. Smith and Carney stood ...
Jul 02, 2026
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The Latest from the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada
The latest from the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada. All times are Eastern: 12:56 a.m. Switzerland advances to the Round of 16 with a 2-0 win over Algeria at BC Place. Breel Embolo and Dan Ndoye scored for the Swiss, who will next face the winner of Frid...
Jul 02, 2026
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Portugal fans celebrate victory against Croatia in Toronto's last World Cup match
TORONTO - Portugal fans erupted with joy in the stadium, on the streets and even in packed Little Portugal bakeries as their team beat Croatia 2-1 in Toronto's last - and most dramatic - World Cup match on a sweltering night. Thousands of diehard fans...
Jul 02, 2026
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