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Pandemic, remote work changed Canadians’ commuting habits in 2021: StatCan

Ottawa: Statistics Canada says there were 2.8 million fewer commuters in 2021 than in 2016. In a new census release, the federal agency says COVID-19...

Prime Minister Trudeau says it’s up to provinces to make Orange...

Winnipeg: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is encouraging provinces and territories to step up reconciliation efforts with Indigenous Peoples but stopped short of saying they...

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...

Canada commits $800 million to support Indigenous led conservation projects

Montreal: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the federal government will spend up to $800 million to support four major Indigenous-led conservation projects across the...

Canada will take a ‘hard long look’ at UN call to...

Ottawa: Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault says Canada will take a ``hard long look'' at a call from global climate scientists to hit its long-term...

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...

Trudeau says Ukrainian officer cadets will train at Quebec military college

VILNIUS: The military will welcome Ukrainian officer cadets to Canada for an intensive training program developed in partnership with NATO, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau...

Alberta premier says she’s under ethics investigation related to COVID-19 prosecution

Edmonton: Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she's under investigation by the provincial ethics commissioner into whether she interfered in the administration of justice in...

Upgraded patient care areas opening at Royal Inland Hospital

Patients in Kamloops now have improved access to services as upgrades at the Royal Inland Hospital (RIH) are complete, including enhancements to the post-anesthetic...

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his cabinet begin three day retreat...

Hamilton: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his ministers are gathering at a Hamilton hotel today to begin a three-day cabinet retreat. The strategy session comes during...