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In the news today: Carney scheduled to visit B.C. Interior Tuesday Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed...

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1️⃣ Carney scheduled to visit B.C. Interior Tuesday
2️⃣ Vancouver Island blaze now wildfire of note
3️⃣ Air Canada flight attendants wrap up strike mandate vote
4️⃣ What happens after Canada Post workers vote no?

Bank of Canada holds key rate at 2.75% but opens door to future cuts OTTAWA - Signs of resilience in the Canadian economy were enough for the Bank of Canada to leave its benchmark interest rate unchanged Wednesday, but the spectre of U.S. trade

Signs of resilience in the Canadian economy were enough for the Bank of Canada to leave its benchmark interest rate unchanged Wednesday, but the spectre of U.S. trade uncertainty continues to cast a shadow over the central bank’s decisions.

In the news today: Poilievre and the Alberta byelection debate, B.C. tsunami advisory Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed...

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1️⃣ Candidates in Alberta byelection gather for debate
2️⃣ Tsunami advisory, some beaches shut in B.C.
3️⃣ Carney to meet cabinet to talk U.S., Middle East
4️⃣ Feds could boost housing fees for migrant workers
5️⃣ Bank of Canada set for interest rate decision

In the news today: 10 candidates in Alberta byelection to debate Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed...

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1️⃣ 10 candidates in Alberta byelection to debate
2️⃣ 'Worst-case scenario of famine' is happening in Gaza, food crisis experts say
3️⃣ Businesses hoping for carveouts in potential deal
4️⃣ Motion on B.C. injection site closure deferred

In the news today: Bank of Canada expected to hold key rate again Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed...

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1️⃣ Bank of Canada expected to hold key rate again
2️⃣ US-EU deal sets a 15% tariff on most goods
3️⃣ Lawyer says Canada must hasten Gaza visa approvals
4️⃣ N.S. disabilities reform behind in housing plan
5️⃣ Motion expected on closure of B.C. injection site

In the news today: Three miners rescued from B.C. mine Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed...

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1️⃣ Three miners rescued from B.C. mine
2️⃣ Hockey players' acquittal leaves mark in London, Ont.
3️⃣ Canada condemns Israel over humanitarian crisis
4️⃣ Montreal group pushes back on U.S. aid cuts
5️⃣ Lack of seniors downsizing creates housing logjam

In the news today: Ruling today in hockey players' sex assault trial Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed...

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1️⃣ Ruling today in hockey players' sex assault trial
2️⃣ Rescue effort at B.C. mine where three are trapped
3️⃣ Carney to talk major projects with Inuit leaders
4️⃣ 'Fragile': A heavy day for fire-stricken Jasper
5️⃣ Bail hearing for trio in alleged extremist plot

In the news today: Convoy leaders to be sentenced, festival attack suspect in court Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed...

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1️⃣ Sentencing begins for 'Freedom Convoy' leaders
2️⃣ Fitness hearing for festival attack suspect
3️⃣ The accusations against 5 hockey players on trial
4️⃣ Carney set to visit birthplace in N.W.T.
5️⃣ Canada should copy U.K., lower voting age: senator

In the news today: Trade war to dominate meeting with premiers, PM Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed...

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1️⃣ Trade war to dominate meeting with premiers, PM
2️⃣ Thousands fled Jasper wildfire one year ago
3️⃣ Volunteers missing work to fight Newfoundland fire
4️⃣ Why 'consent' videos show misconceptions about law
5️⃣ Alta. mom wants all eligible to get measles shot

In the news today: Jasper fire report cites provincial interference Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed...

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1️⃣ Jasper fire report cites provincial interference
2️⃣ B.C. restores funding for girl with Batten disease
3️⃣ Federal UFO data analysis needed, report says
4️⃣ Open the door to cheaper European EVs: advocates
5️⃣ Vancouver's urban orcas create community

In the news today: PM meeting steelworkers, Ontario chiefs cry foul, Alberta next? Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed...

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1️⃣ Carney heads to Hamilton to meet steelworkers
2️⃣ Chiefs of Ontario say Ottawa acting unfairly
3️⃣ Second Alberta Next panel to meet in Edmonton
4️⃣ Officials tracking measles outbreak in N.B.
5️⃣ Foodtastic built a $1B empire. It's still hungry

Inflation rises to 1.9% in June as vehicle price hikes accelerate OTTAWA - The annual pace of inflation accelerated to 1.9 per cent in June as consumers were paying more at car dealerships, Statistics Canada said Tuesday.

The annual pace of inflation accelerated to 1.9 per cent in June as consumers were paying more at car dealerships, Statistics Canada said Tuesday.

The June price hike is up from 1.7 per cent in May and was largely in line with economists’ expectations.

Air quality alerts issued for much of Central Canada, Manitoba amid wildfire smoke TORONTO - Much of Central Canada and Manitoba were placed under special air quality statements or warnings early Monday morning amid smoke from wildfires, as Environment Canada advised residents to

Much of Central Canada and Manitoba were placed under special air quality statements or warnings early Monday morning amid smoke from wildfires, as Environment Canada advised residents to limit time outdoors and watch for smoke exposure symptoms.

In the news today: Over 1,000 people flown from fire-threatened Manitoba community Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed...

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1️⃣ Military says over 1,000 people flown from fire-threatened Manitoba community
2️⃣ Wildfire near Princeton prompts evacuation order
3️⃣ Obesity rates in Canada increased during pandemic
4️⃣ Vehicle carrying migrants crashes near U.S. border

In the news today: Trump threatens Canada with 35 per cent tariffs Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed...

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1️⃣ Trump threatens 35 per cent tariffs on Canada on Aug. 1
2️⃣ Statistics Canada set to release June jobs data
3️⃣ Teen charged in attack on Ontario child, 8
4️⃣ Ottawa to reimburse auto dealers for EV rebates
5️⃣ Justin Bieber stuns fans with highly anticipated album "Swag"

In the news today: U.S. smoke complaints, Vancouver safety review, weak condo market Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed...

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1️⃣ Republicans call on Canada to curb wildfires
2️⃣ Festival tragedy prompts safety review B.C. wide
3️⃣ Weak condo market holding back move-up buyers
4️⃣ Alberta to update rules on school library books
5️⃣ South Asian music festival during Stampede

Percentage of Canadians who see the U.S. as a top threat triples: poll WASHINGTON - As U.S. President Donald Trump pursues his global trade war and talk of annexation, a new poll suggests the percentage of Canadians who view the United States as

As U.S. President Donald Trump pursues his global trade war and talk of annexation, a new poll suggests the percentage of Canadians who view the United States as a top threat has tripled since 2019.

In the news today: Is Canada ready for 'new reality' of flash floods? Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed...

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1️⃣ Is Canada ready for 'new reality' of flash floods?
2️⃣ Israeli minister rejects outside probes of Gaza
3️⃣ Group claims court win in psychedelic therapy case
4️⃣ Crowd control tested at Toronto's Rogers Stadium

In the news today: Evacuation order issued in Kelowna due to wildfire Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed...

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1️⃣ Evacuation order issued in Kelowna due to wildfire
2️⃣ Smith and Ford to sign MOU in Calgary today
3️⃣ Report casts doubt over internal trade moves
4️⃣ Labour groups hope Bay's fall will spur change
5️⃣ Toronto's Rogers Stadium gears up to host Coldplay

In the news today: Public servants losing confidence, major agribusiness merger Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed...

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1️⃣ Public servants' confidence in their bosses drops
2️⃣ Supply management bill may not save it from Trump
3️⃣ Canada urged to deter exits from landmine treaty
4️⃣ Viterra, Bunge $8.2B merger officially completed
5️⃣ Quebec language office gives all-clear on 'go'

In the news today: Hundreds of wildfires burn across Canada, Montreal's trash problem Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed...

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1️⃣ Wildfires continue to scorch parts of Canada
2️⃣ Montreal slow to adopt biweekly trash pick up
3️⃣ Man in custody in deadly human smuggling case
4️⃣ Iran’s president reportedly orders country to suspend cooperation with UN nuclear watchdog IAEA

YouTube video by The Canadian Press Asking Canadians if Canada Day is taking on a new meaning this year

In the wake of steep tariffs from the U.S. and talk of Canada becoming the 51st state, we asked people across the country to reflect what Canada Day means to them this year. (June 30, 2025)

Canada cancelled its digital services tax. What was it and why did the U.S. hate it? OTTAWA - Tech giants such as Amazon and Google will not have to shell out close to $2 billion as expected today, as Canada moved to cancel the controversial digital

Tech giants such as Amazon and Google will not have to shell out close to $2 billion as expected today, as Canada moved to cancel the controversial digital services tax on Sunday, just one day before the first payment was due.

In the news today: Alberta finance minister to give fiscal update Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed...

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1️⃣ Alberta finance minister to give fiscal update
2️⃣ Smith says separatist desire high in Alberta
3️⃣ Controversial major projects bill becomes law
4️⃣ Winnipeg's Portage and Main reopens to pedestrians
5️⃣ Beer companies expanding liquor-based offerings

In the news today: Foreign aid transparency, Quebec chopper crash victims found Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed...

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1️⃣ Aid chief wants more visibility abroad and at home
2️⃣ 3 bodies found after Airmedic helicopter crash
3️⃣ Manitoba plan for intersection panned by residents
4️⃣ Former Edmonton area MP looks to re-enter politics
5️⃣ Raptors select Murray-Boyles ninth overall

Carney says Canada will spend 5% of its GDP on defence by 2035 THE HAGUE - Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada and its NATO allies have agreed to substantially hike their defence spending target to five per cent of annual GDP by

Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada and its NATO allies have agreed to substantially hike their defence spending target to five per cent of annual GDP by 2035.

In the news today: Carney at NATO summit, Senate voting on major projects bill Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed...

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1️⃣ Carney, NATO allies to debate new spending target
2️⃣ Major projects bill set for swift Senate vote
3️⃣ Crime bill coming this fall: justice minister
4️⃣ Ottawa won't share Canada Day budget
5️⃣ Trump's dislike of wind energy could benefit N.S.

In the news today: Carney in Brussels for EU-Canada summit Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed...

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1️⃣ Carney in Brussels for EU-Canada summit
2️⃣ Ontario and Quebec continue to fight high heat
3️⃣ Alberta votes to decide Nenshi seat in legislature
4️⃣ Hudson's Bay to seek approval to sell three leases
5️⃣ Ontario proposes to weaken pending recycling rules

In the news today: Search to continue for hikers after Banff rockfall Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed...

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1️⃣ Search to continue for hikers after Banff rockfall
2️⃣ More evacuations to lift in northwestern Manitoba
3️⃣ MPs voting on major projects bill today
4️⃣ Mike Pemberton to be next Yukon premier
5️⃣ Anand pledges 'action', reform in foreign affairs

In the news today: Canadians facing extreme weather, major projects bill on track Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed...

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1️⃣ Extreme weather affected 1 in 4 people: poll
2️⃣ CO2 budget for 1.5 C could be exhausted in 3 years
3️⃣ Major projects bill on track to soon clear House
4️⃣ Disabilities groups ask Liberals to amend tax bill
5️⃣ Affordability challenges plaguing renters: report