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Liberals will remove 'fraudulent' memberships, as some register their pets to vote

OTTAWA — A federal Liberal spokesman says the party can and will remove "fraudulent profiles" from its list of electors eligible to vote for its next leader.

Jan 9, 2025 10:05 PM Read more >

Canadian military, firefighters ready to join Los Angeles wildfire battle

Canada's emergency preparedness minister says Canadian military personnel, their equipment and another 250 firefighters stand "ready to support our American neighbours" as wildfires devastate parts of Southern California.

Jan 9, 2025 7:42 PM Read more >

Crown seeks jail time for pair convicted of mischief at Coutts border blockade

LETHBRIDGE, Alta. — One of two men who became the faces of a blockade at a key Alberta border crossing in 2022 offered a public apology Thursday at the end of sentencing arguments.

Jan 9, 2025 7:31 PM Read more >

Ukrainian-Canadians urge ongoing support for country amid political shifts

OTTAWA — The Liberal party's political upheaval and Donald Trump's return to the White House have Ukrainian-Canadians hoping Ottawa's support for Ukraine remains firm.

Jan 9, 2025 5:40 PM Read more >

Hajdu says failing to pass First Nations water bill would be 'deep disappointment'

OTTAWA — It would be a "deep disappointment" if a First Nations drinking water bill dies completely before the next election, Indigenous Services Minister Patty Hajdu said Thursday.

Jan 9, 2025 5:34 PM Read more >

B.C. Conservatives seek inquiry into votes from mental health and drug facility

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Jan 9, 2025 5:30 PM Read more >

CRTC to hold hearing on impact of global streamers on Canadian broadcasting

OTTAWA — The CRTC is looking at how the Canadian broadcasting system can survive the shift away from traditional TV to international streamers.

Jan 9, 2025 4:45 PM Read more >

Developer loses court battle to remove heritage status on WW1 fort in Quebec

MONTREAL — The Quebec Superior Court has ruled against a real estate development company that wanted the heritage status removed from First World War fortifications overlooking the St. Lawrence River east of Quebec City.

Jan 9, 2025 4:22 PM Read more >

U.S. Capitol rioter arrested in B.C. ski resort after claiming political asylum

WHISTLER, B.C. — An American man convicted for his part in the riot on the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6 has been arrested in the ski resort of Whistler, B.C.

Jan 9, 2025 3:50 PM Read more >

Section of Rideau Canal Skateway to open Saturday

OTTAWA — The National Capital Commission says Ottawa’s Rideau Canal will open to skaters Saturday morning.

Jan 9, 2025 2:57 PM Read more >