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Health Canada lifts years-long mad cow blood donation ban in Quebec

Quebec's blood supply agency says Health Canada has lifted a longstanding ban on blood donations in the province that stemmed from fear of mad...

Alberta premier rejects suggestion she erred with bill giving her sweeping...

Edmonton: Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is rejecting suggestions she made a mistake when she introduced a bill that would give her cabinet sweeping powers...

Statement from Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre on Sikh Heritage Month

Ottawa (Ontario) – The Hon. Pierre Poilievre, Leader of the Conservative Party of Canada and the Official Opposition, released the following statement on Sikh Heritage...

Defence minister says Canada supports U.S. downing of suspected Chinese spy...

The federal defence minister says Canada ``unequivocally supports'' the United States government's decision to shoot down a high-altitude surveillance balloon that was suspected of...

Better patient care, more nurses coming to B.C.

Patients will experience improved care and nurses will experience a stronger health-care system as the Province and BC Nurses’ Union (BCNU) have now established nurse-to-patient...

Ranj Pillai officially sworn in as Yukon’s 10th premier

Whitehorse: Yukon's newest premier promised to stay the course on Liberal government policies on Saturday as he formally took the reins of both his party...

Canada ending evacuation flights out of Israel next week due to...

Ottawa will end evacuation flights from Israel next week, citing decreasing demand and increasingly available commercial options now that a number of Canadians have...

Journalist to premier: The political journey of Alberta Premier Danielle Smith

The political story of Danielle Smith is one of triumph then defeat, followed by betrayal, banishment and redemption. The 52-year-old led her United Conservative Party...

How population growth is affecting everything from jobs to housing in...

Ottawa: Rapid population growth is challenging economists’ understanding of the economy as they monitor how businesses and consumers are responding to high interest rates. The...

Climate change affecting Christmas tree farms across Canada, expert say

Vancouver: The effects of climate change are taking a toll on Christmas tree farms across Canada, with one forestry expert and the head of...