Murray Wood: Police officers in the line of fire need more support from Ottawa.
Two RCMP officers were wounded in Melville, and officers have been killed in Montreal and Toronto. Murray Wood says the ...
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In the news today: Artemis II update, Social media ban, Amazon surcharge
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen and NASA crewmates to hold news conference Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen a...
Apr 16, 2026
Lytton was razed by fire. Some fear financial ruin is next for the tiny B.C. village
Ross and Judith Urquhart have called Lytton, B.C., home for half a century, leaving only for as long it took to rebuild after a raging wildfire forced them to flee in 2021. "All the homes around us we...
Apr 16, 2026
B.C. tables another First Nation treaty ratification, but overlap concerns persist
VICTORIA - The Kitselas First Nation in northwestern B.C. has reached a major milestone in its treaty process as the province tabled legislation to ratify the agreement, in the second such achievement...
Apr 15, 2026
National libraries group urges Alberta to ditch 'political interference' in libraries
EDMONTON - An organization representing large public libraries across Canada warns Alberta's proposed bill affecting libraries threatens "unprecedented" government overreach into organizations meant t...
Apr 15, 2026
Alberta looks to replace highway welcome signs with province-shaped placards
EDMONTON - Tourists, truckers and others travellers could soon be greeted by new Welcome to Alberta signs when they cross into the province. The government is planning to replace its nearly two dozen ...
Apr 15, 2026
NDP to get $670K parliamentary funding boost despite not having official status
OTTAWA - The cash-strapped federal NDP is getting a $670,000 financial boost. Members of the other main political parties on the Board of Internal Economy have decided to grant the parliamentary funds...
Apr 15, 2026
What is the Canadian Victoria Cross — the medal that no one has ever received?
OTTAWA - The Canadian Victoria Cross is Canada's highest military honour. It was created more than 30 years ago, but has yet to be awarded to anyone. Here's a brief look at what it is. What is the Can...
Apr 15, 2026
Vancouver council approves 250-room floating hotel on downtown waterfront
VANCOUVER - Vancouver's council has approved a 250-room floating hotel on the city's waterfront that proponents say would bring more accommodation capacity and generate economic activity, despite conc...
Apr 15, 2026
Royal Canadian Navy sailors charged in fatal capsizing of boat in Halifax harbour
HALIFAX - Two members of the Royal Canadian Navy are facing charges of negligent performance of duties following an investigation into the death of a sailor who was aboard a military boat that capsize...
Apr 15, 2026
Ottawa ‘very seriously’ considering social media ban for kids, minister says
OTTAWA - The federal government is "very seriously" considering introducing a social media ban for kids, Culture Minister Marc Miller said Wednesday, days after party members voted in favour of a such...
Apr 15, 2026
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Sarah Mills: Saskatchewan wildfire report should bring about immediate change
Saskatchewan is not new to wildfires. They happen every year, but Sarah Mills says the review of the 2025 fire season sh...
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