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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
Vets, MPs call on feds to launch honour review board to award Canadian Victoria Cross
OTTAWA - The federal government is facing mounting calls to establish a military honours review board and to finally award Canada's highest military honour. The Canadian Victoria Cross was established...
Apr 15, 2026
Anand to contact Israeli officials after killing of Canadian in Lebanon
OTTAWA - Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand says she is in the process of contacting Israeli officials following the death of a Canadian in Lebanon. Anand told reporters on Wednesday the Canadian go...
Apr 15, 2026
Toyota, Honda form new Canadian lobby group as industry faces challenges
TORONTO - Toyota and Honda have formed a new lobby group called the Pacific Manufacturing Association of Canada as the country's automotive industry faces significant challenges. The two Japanese comp...
Apr 15, 2026
Immigration minister's office defends strict new timelines for refugee claims
OTTAWA - Immigration Minister Lena Diab's office is defending new rules that may strike down thousands of refugee claims, saying difficult decisions are required to regain control of Canada's immigrat...
Apr 15, 2026
Finland's president says Canada is on a pragmatic path amid geopolitical tumult
OTTAWA - Finland's President Alexander Stubb says Canada is doing the right thing by diversifying its trade beyond the U.S. and is in a position to contribute to building a more stable world. Stubb al...
Apr 15, 2026
Conservative MPs back Poilievre after he says he'll lead party into next election
OTTAWA - Most Wednesday mornings, a lineup of Conservative MPs stroll past journalists on their way into the weekly caucus meeting on Parliament Hill with little more to say than, "Good morning." This...
Apr 15, 2026
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