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Minister’s statement on lives lost to toxic drugs in 2024

Josie Osborne, Minister of Health, has released the following statement about the BC Coroners Service report on illicit drug toxicity deaths in 2024: “Today, we...

Thousands remain in the dark days after fierce storms knocked out...

Thousands of Canadians are spending another day in the cold and dark, as hydro crews continue working to restore electricity to those affected by...

Tech job postings down 32% since May, nearing pre-pandemic levels: Indeed

TORONTO — Job search company Indeed says postings on its site for Canadian tech roles have dropped 32 per cent since May and are...

Walmart Canada CEO says retailer not trying to profit from inflation

Ottawa: Walmart Canada is not trying to profit from food inflation, president and CEOGonzalo Gebara told a parliamentary committee studying food inflation Monday evening. Gebara...

Parents worried about new supervised drug use site near Montreal elementary...

Montreal: Worried parents say they were blindsided by a decision to open Montreal's first supervised drug-inhalation facility less than 100 metres from their children's...

Air Canada failing to provide full services in both official languages:...

Ottawa: Whether travelling by plane, train or automobile, francophone travellers are struggling to access services in their language, Canada’s official languages commissioner said Tuesday. Raymond...

Trudeau promises to update act around use and development of water...

Winnipeg: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is repeating promises to update legislation that governs water use. Trudeau, while formally announcing the Canada Water Agency will be...

New immigration minister says one-click citizenship oath still worth considering

OTTAWA — The new immigration minister is still considering a controversial option to allow new Canadians to take their oath of citizenship with the...

Ottawa announces $2.8 billion to settle remaining part of B.C. day...

Vancouver: The federal government has come to a $2.8-billion agreement to settle a class-action lawsuit brought by two British Columbia first nations related to...

More foreign firefighters expected to arrive today to help Canada battle...

More firefighters from abroad are expected to arrive today to help battle Canada's worst wildfire season of the 21st century. Quebec's public safety minister says...