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Quebec has turned down funds aimed at addressing systemic racism in the courts
September 02, 2025 - 1:00 AM

MONTREAL — The Quebec government has turned down federal funding aimed at combating systemic racism in the criminal justice system, saying it doesn’t agree with the program’s approach.
Contributing to war and peace: Canada's role in Ukraine explained
August 23, 2025 - 3:00 AM

OTTAWA — Ottawa is watching closely as U.S. President Donald Trump attempts to play peacemaker in the war in Ukraine.
The controversy over Canada's rules on military exports to Israel, explained
August 10, 2025 - 3:00 AM

OTTAWA — A Canadian senator is calling on Ottawa to be more transparent on its policy to restrict arms exports to Israel, following contradictory reports about what manufacturers have been allowed to send to the Middle East.
In the news today: Auto industry braces for tariffs, Ottawa to recognize Palestine
July 31, 2025 - 1:15 AM

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed...
Canadian teen visits Ukraine to support efforts to recover children taken by Russia
July 31, 2025 - 1:00 AM

OTTAWA — Sixteen-year-old Jaden Braves says he chose to travel to Ukraine and volunteer for a humanitarian aid group operating in a war zone because he thinks young people need to step up when others are suffering.
Montreal group takes campaign to restore U.S. foreign aid to Times Square
July 25, 2025 - 1:00 AM

OTTAWA — A Montreal-based organization promoting democracy and digital rights is using a billboard in New York's iconic Times Square to urge Americans to resist cuts to U.S. foreign aid.
Envoy says Canada is coming closer to recognizing Palestinian statehood
July 09, 2025 - 12:38 PM

OTTAWA — The Palestinian ambassador to Canada says she feels Ottawa is on the brink of officially recognizing statehood for her people, as she also takes note of tougher language from Canada on Israel's actions in Gaza.
Victoria council backs plan to tackle declining social order in B.C.'s capital
June 19, 2025 - 4:01 PM

VICTORIA — Victoria Mayor Marianne Alto says she's "thrilled" councillors have signalled support for a plan to address declining social order caused by homelessness, addiction and a fraying health care system in the city.
Quebec man who killed his young twins displayed domestic violence signs: coroner
June 17, 2025 - 11:26 AM

MONTREAL — A Quebec coroner has raised questions about whether police missed domestic violence red flags in the case of a man who killed his three-year-old twin sons shortly after he was arrested — then released — for allegedly harassing his ex-partner.
Ottawa too slow to process First Nations status applications: AG report
June 10, 2025 - 8:19 AM

OTTAWA — Canada’s auditor general says Indigenous Services Canada has failed to process applications for registration under the Indian Act within the required six-month timeline — leaving many First Nations people unable to access on-reserve housing, financial aid for post-secondary education and health benefits.
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New $1.2M renovation lets beverage makers experiment in Penticton
Drink makers are going to be able to head to the newly renovated lab at Okanagan College's Penticton campus to work on innovative beverages. Okanagan College has spent $1.2 million to renovate its Beverage Technology Access Centre with

Penticton 'potio' weed lounge going strong despite stifling regulations
A cozy, clean patio with picnic tables where Penticton’s potheads can gather outside a dispensary to get stoned is a surprisingly rare space. As of February 2024 cannabis shops in BC could have outdoor lounges for people to smoke, but

Rent slowly getting cheaper in Kelowna as condo stock increases
Rent prices are slowly but steadily trending downwards in Kelowna, and the huge volume of condos might help speed up that descent into affordability. Kelowna’s average asking price to rent a one-bedroom apartment is $1,953, down 1.3 p

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Quebec has turned down funds aimed at addressing systemic racism in the courts

Contributing to war and peace: Canada's role in Ukraine explained

The controversy over Canada's rules on military exports to Israel, explained

In the news today: Auto industry braces for tariffs, Ottawa to recognize Palestine

Canadian teen visits Ukraine to support efforts to recover children taken by Russia

Montreal group takes campaign to restore U.S. foreign aid to Times Square

Envoy says Canada is coming closer to recognizing Palestinian statehood

Victoria council backs plan to tackle declining social order in B.C.'s capital

Quebec man who killed his young twins displayed domestic violence signs: coroner

Ottawa too slow to process First Nations status applications: AG report

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