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Canada, allies sanction more Belarus officials for role in democratic suppression

OTTAWA - Canada has announced more sanctions against officials in Belarus as the country marks three years since a presidential vote that is widely seen as rigged. Foreign Affairs Minister Mlanie Joly...

Aug 9, 2023

Census workers logged hundreds of cases of violence, harassment by public: documents

OTTAWA - Statistics Canada documents show workers who went door-to-door to collect data for the 2021 census logged hundreds of workplace injuries and at least 15 assaults by members of the public. The...

Aug 9, 2023

Global Affairs says Michael Chong targeted by foreign smear campaign on Chinese app

OTTAWA - Global Affairs Canada believes Conservative MP Michael Chong has been the victim of a foreign smear campaign that the department suspects was conducted by China. The department says a co-ordi...

Aug 9, 2023

Quebec court says it can hear challenge to governor general's lack of French

MONTREAL - The Quebec Superior Court has ruled that it can hear a challenge to the appointment of Gov. Gen. Mary Simon, who isn't fluent in French. Several groups are seeking to have Simon's appointme...

Aug 9, 2023

Religious group sues Quebec government for blocking event over abortion concerns

QUEBEC - A Christian group is suing the Quebec government for blocking a religious gathering last June at a publicly owned convention centre. Tourism Minister Caroline Proulx cancelled the event weeks...

Aug 9, 2023

All evacuation orders lifted around Osoyoos, B.C., as wildfire no longer spreading

All evacuation orders have now been lifted around the southern British Columbia community that saw a wildfire burn to its doorstep late last month as flames swept north across the border from Washingt...

Aug 9, 2023

In the news today: Details of B.C. port strike deal, missing fishermen in N.B.

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today... Terms of new contract that resolved British Columbia port dispute are released ...

Aug 9, 2023

'It came back to life.' Trees scarred by vandals recovering in historic Halifax park

HALIFAX - In the heart of downtown Halifax sits a small but beloved park known for its elaborate flower beds and stately trees. For more than 150 years, the Halifax Public Gardens have provided a quie...

Aug 9, 2023

Terms of new contract that resolved British Columbia port dispute are released

VANCOUVER - The Canada Industrial Relations Board has released the new terms of the agreement that resolved British Columbia's port dispute, including a commitment by employers to train workers to per...

Aug 8, 2023

Yukon community of Mayo under state of emergency due to nearby fire

MAYO, YUKON - The Government of Yukon has declared a state of emergency for the Village of Mayo and the surrounding area due to a wildfire burning nearby. The community of about 450 people has been un...

Aug 8, 2023