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Pay hike for military members 'long overdue,' says expert
OTTAWA - The federal government's decision to boost entry-level pay for Canadian Armed Forces members is being praised by expert observers as long overdue. On Friday, Prime Minister Mark Carney said h...
Aug 09, 2025
RCMP union pushes for change to help force attract talent from U.S., other countries
OTTAWA - The union representing front-line RCMP members wants the force to ease requirements for foreign applicants to help attract experienced police officers from agencies like the U.S. Federal Bure...
Aug 09, 2025
Former Alberta health agency CEO says false claims may compromise investigation
EDMONTON - The former head of Alberta's front-line health agency says she's aware of misinformation that may compromise a third-party investigation into a multimillion-dollar health contracting scanda...
Aug 08, 2025
Alberta government appeals injunction of transgender health-care law
CALGARY - Alberta is appealing a temporary injunction of a law banning doctors from providing gender-affirming care to youth. A judge granted the injunction in June, ruling the provincial law raises s...
Aug 08, 2025
Trump removes Billy Long as IRS commisioner less than 2 months after his confirmation
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump has removed former U.S. Rep. Billy Long as IRS commissioner less than two months after his confirmation, a White House official said Friday. The official, who ...
Aug 08, 2025
Carney says Israel's plan to take over Gaza City threatens Palestinians and hostages
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney said Friday Israeli's plan to take over Gaza City will worsen the humanitarian crisis in the enclave and threaten the lives of hostages still held by Hamas - but di...
Aug 08, 2025
Carney announces 20% increase in military starting pay
TRENTON, ONT. - Ottawa is hiking entry-level pay for Canadian Armed Forces privates by 20 per cent for the regular force and 13 per cent for reservists, Prime Minister Mark Carney said at CFB Trenton ...
Aug 08, 2025
Iran International network says two journalists working in Canada targeted by regime
OTTAWA - As Canada and other countries accuse Tehran of spreading intimidation and violence abroad, an online broadcaster says two of its journalists working in Canada are among dozens who have been t...
Aug 08, 2025
Conservative campaign manager Jenni Byrne says she won't run the next campaign
OTTAWA - Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre will have to hire a new campaign manager for the next election, now that Jenni Byrne has said she will not be returning to the role. Byrne said that while...
Aug 08, 2025
Advance polls open in Alberta byelection with 214 candidates, historic blank ballots
CAMROSE - Advance polls in a historic federal byelection for Alberta's Battle River-Crowfoot open today. For the first time ever, Elections Canada says voters must fill out a blank ballot. Read more: ...
Aug 08, 2025 A campaign sign for Independent candidate Bonnie Critchley next to signs for federal Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre and Liberal candidate Darcy Spady in the riding of Battle River-Crowfoot, near Camrose, Alta., on Tuesday, July 22, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Amber Bracken
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