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Canadian Army waiting for air-defence systems as Ottawa buys equipment for Ukraine

OTTAWA — The federal Liberal government's plan to buy anti-aircraft missiles for Ukraine is prompting questions about why such equipment isn't being bought for the Canadian Army.

Jan 11, 2023 2:49 PM Read more >

Moncton, Halifax top list of fastest-growing urban regions, Statistics Canada says

Atlantic Canada led the way among Canadian cities when it came to population growth last year as the Moncton, N.B.

Jan 11, 2023 2:39 PM Read more >

U.S. travel problems affecting transborder flights: Air Canada, WestJet

TORONTO — Air Canada and WestJet encouraged travellers headed to or from the U.S. to check their flights before going to the airport after a key computer outage at the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration caused delays.

Jan 11, 2023 12:55 PM Read more >

Death near Quebec border highlights need for safe migration pathways: experts

MONTREAL — The recent death of a Montreal man from probable hypothermia as he tried to cross into the United States has exposed the dangers of irregular border crossings, which appear to be rising on both sides of the Canada-U.S. border.

Jan 11, 2023 11:28 AM Read more >

Alberta Opposition NDP calls for public input on plan to subsidize well cleanup

EDMONTON — Alberta's New Democrat Opposition wants public consultations on a government plan that would subsidize oil and gas companies to fulfil legal commitments to clean up old wells, a major proponent of which has been working directly in Premier

Jan 11, 2023 10:07 AM Read more >

Federal tax credit for multi-generational home renovations now available to Canadians

OTTAWA — The federal government is offering a new tax credit to help make it easier for Canadians to care for adult relatives in their own homes

Jan 11, 2023 9:57 AM Read more >

In The News for Jan. 11: What message does the PM have for Mexico?

In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023 ... What we are watching in Canada ...

Jan 11, 2023 2:15 AM Read more >

'Unexpected storm': Emails detail Regina police response to James Smith rampage

A report of a suspect vehicle in Saskatchewan's capital hours after a stabbing rampage on a First Nation some 300 kilometres away suddenly pulled city officers into the investigation and kept residents on edge for days.

Jan 11, 2023 2:00 AM Read more >

Liberal online streaming bill could discriminate against American firms: U.S. Embassy

OTTAWA — The United States Embassy in Ottawa says it has concerns that the federal Liberals' controversial online streaming act could discriminate against American companies. In a statement to The Canadian Press, an embassy spokeswoman said U.S.

Jan 11, 2023 2:00 AM Read more >

U.S. President Joe Biden to visit Canada in March, PMO says as 'Three Amigos' meet

MEXICO CITY — Justin Trudeau and Joe Biden tied up a pair of bilateral loose ends Tuesday: one for Canadians who frequently cross the Canada-U.S. border, the other for a certain U.S. president who has yet to do so.

Jan 10, 2023 8:22 PM Read more >