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Canadian wildfires 'entirely' drove surge in global tree loss in 2023, study says

COLLEGE PARK, Md. - A global forest study says Canadian wildfires last year were "entirely" to blame for a worldwide surge in tree losses. The study released by researchers at the University of Maryla...

Apr 4, 2024

No criminal probes into foreign meddling during last two general elections: RCMP boss

OTTAWA - The head of the RCMP says the police force did not open any foreign interference-related criminal investigations during the last two general elections. RCMP commissioner Mike Duheme also says...

Apr 4, 2024

Federal government to launch $1.5B fund to protect affordable rentals

OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says a new $1.5-billion housing fund will help non-profit organizations acquire more rental units across Canada and make sure they remain affordable. The new Can...

Apr 4, 2024

CP NewsAlert: Ontario NDP MP Charlie Angus not seeking re-election

OTTAWA - Veteran New Democrat MP Charlie Angus has announced he will not run in next federal election, marking the end of a 20-year career in politics. Angus, who represents a northern Ontario riding,...

Apr 4, 2024

WCK urges Canada, others to back call for independent probe of deadly airstrike

OTTAWA - World Central Kitchen is asking Canada to back its demand for an independent investigation into the Israeli airstrikes that killed seven aid workers. Canadian army veteran Jacob Flickinger wa...

Apr 4, 2024

Spring storm across much of Eastern Canada, power outages increase in Quebec, Ontario

More than 255,000 Hydro Quebec customers are in the dark this morning as a significant spring storm rolls through the region. The utility says on its web-based outage map that the affected area ranges...

Apr 4, 2024

In the news today: NATO at 75, Canada's top spies to testify on foreign interference

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today... NATO alliance marks 75 years in Brussels Brussels is playing host to foreign mi...

Apr 4, 2024

Canadian flights to be unaffected by total solar eclipse, airlines say

TORONTO - Canadian airlines say travellers won't see their flight times affected by Monday's total solar eclipse, though passengers should protect their eyes during the astronomical event. Air Canada ...

Apr 4, 2024

Winnipeg MP pushes 'Red Dress' alert system for missing, murdered Indigenous women

OTTAWA - A Manitoba MP is trying to create an alert system to notify the public when Indigenous women go missing - an endeavour she hopes will lead to fewer deaths and more safe reunions with loved on...

Apr 4, 2024

Chasing clear weather, eclipse watchers to converge on Quebec's Eastern Townships

MONTREAL - Evan Zucker has been on a cross-continent journey from San Diego, chasing clear skies ahead of Monday's total solar eclipse. While he originally planned on watching in Texas, a cloudy forec...

Apr 4, 2024