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Poilievre promises to end ban on single-use plastic straws, other items

Poilievre promises to end ban on single-use plastic straws, other items

OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre promised to strike down a key element of the Liberal government's environmental policy Friday as he and other party leaders got back on the campaign trail following the national leaders' debates in Montre
B.C. researchers confirm footprints of three-toed dinosaur with club-like tail

B.C. researchers confirm footprints of three-toed dinosaur with club-like tail

Armoured dinosaurs with clubbed tails once roamed in what is now northeastern British Columbia, a new study suggests, leaving three-toed footprints across the landscape when the Rocky Mountains were still in their infancy.
'You, sir, are not a change': Party leaders target Carney in final election debate

'You, sir, are not a change': Party leaders target Carney in final election debate

MONTREAL — Liberal Leader Mark Carney spent his first English election debate presenting himself as a safe pair of hands for a country in crisis — while Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre sought to frame him as more of the same after a decade of Li
U.S. students look north as Trump freezes funding to American universities

U.S. students look north as Trump freezes funding to American universities

VANCOUVER — The University of British Columbia has briefly reopened admissions for its graduate programs to take applications from U.S.
Quebec police say three missing migrants may have been picked up, search called off

Quebec police say three missing migrants may have been picked up, search called off

MONTREAL — Police in Quebec have called off a land search for three migrants thought to be missing in woods near the U.S. border southwest of Montreal after learning they may have actually been picked up by a vehicle.
'Freedom Convoy' organizer asks for stay of proceedings after guilty verdict

'Freedom Convoy' organizer asks for stay of proceedings after guilty verdict

OTTAWA — "Freedom Convoy" organizer Chris Barber has asked for a stay of proceedings, two weeks after an Ontario judge found him and Tamara Lich guilty of mischief for their roles in the 2022 mass protest in Ottawa.
Supreme Court of Canada clarifies treatment of student loan debt under bankruptcy law

Supreme Court of Canada clarifies treatment of student loan debt under bankruptcy law

OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada says a person must wait seven years after completely finishing their post-secondary studies before they can be released from student loan debt under the federal bankruptcy law.
Eby urges Canadians to 'keep the pressure up' despite California's charm campaign

Eby urges Canadians to 'keep the pressure up' despite California's charm campaign

Canadians need to "keep the pressure up" on the United States by buying local and avoiding travel there, despite a recent push from California to draw visitors from Canada, British Columbia's premier says.
Trump claims tariffs making America rich while also suggesting trade deals are coming

Trump claims tariffs making America rich while also suggesting trade deals are coming

WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump showed little signs of backing down on his plans to tariff the world Thursday — even as members of his administration continued to claim the duties will lead to the negotiation of new trade deals.
Frank Stronach committed to stand trial after preliminary inquiry into two charges

Frank Stronach committed to stand trial after preliminary inquiry into two charges

TORONTO — An Ontario court has committed billionaire businessman Frank Stronach to stand trial on two charges related to two complainants as part of his Toronto sexual assault case.