Secretary of State for Defence Procurement Stephen Fuhr announced the conditional sale today in Abbotsford, B.C. The conversion of the aircraft will happen in Port Alberni, B.C.

The possible arson incidents come as firefighters fear an increase in fire starts amid tinder-dry conditions across the south of the province, where raging fires have destroyed hundreds of homes.

The Tates have become among the world's most polarizing internet personalities with their promotion of wealth, male dominance and misogyny through their social media empire.

Larry Brock, who was first elected in 2021 to represent the Ontario riding now called Brantford-Brant South, says he is leaving the House of Commons to take a position at the Crown attorney's office.

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has also urged the Liberal government to suspend the federal fuel excise tax and the GST on gas and diesel, and to permanently eliminate the clean fuel standard.

Zendaya's angelic strapless gown with feathered white wings was the work of Matières Fécales - yes, in English, Fecal Matter - the Paris-based, high-end fashion house founded in Montreal.

Canada's unemployment rate ticked down 0.1 percentage points from June to 6.4 per cent. Statistics Canada said the unemployment rate is also down half a percentage point from a year ago.

Half a dozen sources, including former employees, said the Office of the Commissioner of Indigenous Languages was failing to move the needle on strengthening Indigenous languages.

ELIZABETHTOWN - Prosecutors are expected to wrap up their case today in the trial of a man accused of killing his nine-year-old daughter last summer during a trip to New York. Luciano Frattolin is on trial in Elizabethtown, N.Y., facing a charges of se...

Canada recently became the first country to gain "observer status" with the Global Combat Air Program, a sixth-generation fighter jet under joint development by Italy, Japan and the U.K.

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed ... Student kills at least 6 in a shooting at a high school in Thailand, authorities say Police say a student shot several people at a high school outside Bangkok, kil...

OTTAWA - Statistics Canada is set to release its latest labour force survey for the month of July this morning. A Reuters poll of economists predicts Canada added 15,000 jobs in the month, after gaining 18,200 in June. They expect the unemplo...

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - Former Tennessee Agriculture Commissioner Charlie Hatcher defeated U.S. Rep. Andy Ogles in a Republican primary Thursday for a significantly reshaped congressional district - marking a rare rejection of a candidate endorsed by Pre...

OTTAWA - Ontario Conservative MP Larry Brock is resigning as member of Parliament and is to return to his previous role as a prosecutor in southwestern Ontario. Brock, the MP for Brantford-Brant South-Six Nations, said in a social media post Thursday h...

VICTORIA - British Columbia's housing minister said her government is working with Ottawa to help fund the infrastructure needed as it pushes to build more homes in the province. B.C.'s housing partnership with Ottawa calls for cuts in fees charged to...

The Granby Zoo is issuing a warning to recent visitors following an incident involving a Japanese macaque on Aug. 4. The zoo says in a statement that there was an accidental physical contact between the primate and a visitor in a secure area of the zoo...

OTTAWA - Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand says Canada is pushing for more airline connections, trade and security projects with African nations, including through boosting the role of women on the continent to foster economic growth. "This is what ...

OTTAWA - The U.S. Department of Homeland Security confirmed on social media Wednesday that a Canadian woman accused of assaulting a teenager wearing what it called "pro-Trump" gear is being deported back to Canada. "It's time to get Kaitlyn to her fina...

LILLOOET - A 72-year-old woman attacked by a grizzly bear in a remote area of British Columbia's Interior has severe injuries, including a broken neck. The Conservation Officer Service says it happened Sunday outside of Gold Bridge, about 50 kilometres...

In a story about the WestJet labour disruption published on Aug. 2, The Canadian Press reported that under Canadian regulations, WestJet does not owe customers any compensation beyond a fare refund in the event of a strike. In fact, for passengers book...

HALIFAX - Municipal workers in Halifax have removed an unauthorized sign that asked those visiting a local park to make sure their children "use their indoor voices." It's unclear when the professional-looking sign and two similar messages were attache...

At a Thursday news conference in Calgary, Defence Minister David McGuinty told reporters it would be "irresponsible" for him to comment on any specific aspects the NATO espionage case.

OTTAWA - Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre said Thursday that Prime Minister Mark Carney "has a lot of explaining to do" about how the government "failed" to screen a Canadian intern at NATO's Belgium headquarters who was arrested recently on espion...

CALGARY - Canada's defence minister says the University of Calgary will be home to a new quantum research hub to bolster the country's defence sector. The hub, led by the university, is meant to bring together academics, industry leaders and government...

Nova Scotia's attorney general says he wants answers on how an innocent man served 18 months in prison for child exploitation charges after investigators mixed up his online username.

HALIFAX - Nova Scotia's attorney general says he wants answers on how an innocent man served 18 months in prison for child exploitation charges after investigators mixed up his online username. "When we have a situation like this with a wrongful convic...

CHICOUTIMI - Prime Minister Mark Carney says his government is "loyal" to the supply management system protecting Canada's dairy sector and is pointing to the Liberals' choice of candidate in an upcoming byelection as proof of that commitment. Supply m...

Some Alberta medical clinics are taking a wait-and-see approach to the province's new program that lets patients bypass their doctor and privately book diagnostic imaging tests. And those who run the machines are skeptical the province's plan will work...

HALIFAX - Nova Scotia's public works minister says the province plans to ban children under 14 from riding electric scooters and bikes this fall. Fred Tilley says the age restriction is part of a slate of changes that will be made to the province's Tra...

The lawsuit alleges that Jewish students were the victims of antisemitic and anti-Zionist activities, speeches, harassment and even assault during a series of protests that began after Oct. 7, 2023.

Supply management has been cited by the U.S. as a key irritant in trade negotiations and President Donald Trump has complained about the level of U.S. dairy farmers' access to Canada's market.

MONTREAL - A Quebec Superior Court judge has authorized a class-action lawsuit by Jewish students at McGill who allege the university failed to combat antisemitism on campus. The lawsuit alleges that Jewish students were the victims of antisemitic and ...

Owning a home comes with a long list of expenses that go beyond a monthly mortgage, whether that's replacing an old roof, paying for home insurance or keeping up with climbing property taxes. While many costs are fixed, experts say there might be some ...

Confirmed cases in the outbreak reached 3,973, including 1,801 deaths, according to the government data as of Tuesday. It is the second-largest Ebola outbreak ever on record.

MONTREAL - Quebec's wildfire protection agency reports it saw "above-average" fire activity in the province last month, largely due to lightning strikes. The agency says the province saw 90 wildfires in July, affecting 1,675 hectares of forest. In rec...

Several online videos claimed a chemical smell in Canadian wildfire smoke was deliberately created rather than a natural phenomenon. Wildfire smoke naturally contains volatile organic compounds, and its smell varies depending on how those compounds int...

OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney's Liberal party says it has chosen career lawyer Jessica Cardill as the party's new national director, filling a crucial backroom post that oversees daily operations and ensures the party is prepared for elections. T...

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump's administration said Thursday it plans to overhaul Head Start, tossing out many of the regulations that are the hallmark of the early education program for the nation's poorest children. Officials...

A drone with explosives was found late Tuesday and later defused. The country's top security official said the incident was a "new threat quality" and indicated it was "professionally" prepared.

Calgary Police Chief Katie McLellan told those gathered at the vigil that the search was filled with "deeply human" acts of kindness, such as leaving water and snacks for Parker to hopefully find.

Elisa Bracamonte has lived in Arizona her whole life, so she's used to adjusting her schedule and outdoor activities around high temperatures, especially during the summer months. But the 74-year-old retired nurse from Tucson said she fe...

Walking off the job for a day helped earn flight attendants at WestJet a more than 18 per cent wage hike over three years and new compensation for duties the company hasn't typically covered. The terms were featured on a new website the Canadian Union ...

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed ... Vigil held for Calgary boy, 11, found dead in pipe system after disappearance A vigil was held outside Calgary's city hall on Wednesday evening for an 11-year-old ...

On a weekend when thousands of people were forced to flee a ferocious wildfire that destroyed hundreds of homes along Okanagan Lake, others were lighting illegal fires nearby, and in other parts of British Columbia's Interior ravaged by blazes. The B.C...

ST. JOHN'S - Staff at the federal Fisheries Department are worried the United States government is about to adopt legislation jeopardizing the survival of the North Atlantic right whale, according to an internal government memo. The memo was sent to se...