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Montreal light-rail transit system shuts down on first official day of service

BROSSARD, Que. — Montreal's new light-rail transit system had a bumpy debut on its first full day of operation as a problem with the track forced a shutdown at the height of the morning rush hour.

Jul 31, 2023 12:50 PM Read more >

Conservatives maintain fundraising lead over Liberals with $5M edge in second quarter

OTTAWA — The Conservative party continues to hold a big fundraising edge over the Liberals, bringing in millions more than the governing party in this year's second quarter.

Jul 31, 2023 11:11 AM Read more >

In the news today: Canada at Women's World Cup, new B.C. port strike deal

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today...

Jul 31, 2023 7:20 AM Read more >

'Why not?': Former Broncos player has sights set on Paralympic wheelchair basketball

CALGARY — Ryan Straschnitzki’s Paralympic dreams haven't fizzled, but his path to the international stage could take him from the ice to the hardwood. The 24-year-old from Airdrie, Alta.

Jul 31, 2023 2:00 AM Read more >

New tentative deal is reached in B.C. port workers dispute

VANCOUVER — The two sides involved in a labour dispute affecting about 7,400 port workers in British Columbia say they've reached a new tentative deal.

Jul 30, 2023 11:53 PM Read more >

Mom in B.C. Amber Alert charged with abduction after children found safe in Alberta

SURREY, B.C. — The mother of two children who became the subject of an 11-day Amber Alert across British Columbia has been charged with abduction after being arrested in Alberta, police announced Sunday. Surrey RCMP Cpl.

Jul 30, 2023 4:35 PM Read more >

RCMP say six people killed in small plane crash west of Calgary

CANMORE, Alta. — RCMP in Alberta say six people have died in a small plane crash in a mountainous area west of Calgary.

Jul 30, 2023 3:56 PM Read more >

Transportation Safety Board begins investigation into plane crash that left six dead

KANANASKIS, Alta. — The Transportation Safety Board has started its investigation into the cause of a small plane crash that left six people dead in the Rockies west of Calgary.

Jul 30, 2023 12:20 PM Read more >

'Letters of heaven': Kyiv coffee shop manager proud to be called up to fight Russia

Anton says he has always been willing to pick up arms and fight for Ukraine. He recently got his wish, receiving a letter calling him into military service in his country's battle with Russia.

Jul 30, 2023 8:00 AM Read more >

'Complacency' blamed for N.S. struggles with flooding, other climate disasters

HALIFAX — On the night floodwaters swept through his Nova Scotia county, taking lives and tearing out bridges, Doug Pynch says he had trouble believing an emergency alert that flashed across his phone.

Jul 30, 2023 5:00 AM Read more >