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Liberals revoke Arya's nomination, after removing him from leadership race

Liberals revoke Arya's nomination, after removing him from leadership race

OTTAWA — Liberal MP Chandra Arya says his nomination to run for the party again in his Ottawa riding has been revoked. The 62-year-old has represented the city's Nepean seat since 2015.
Smith meets Carney, demands oil policy changes and warns national unity at stake

Smith meets Carney, demands oil policy changes and warns national unity at stake

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says that in her first face-to-face meeting with the new prime minister she gave him an earful on wildfires and oil sales and warned him national unity hangs in the balance.
Yukon pharmacare deal to cover contraceptives, diabetes meds at little or no cost

Yukon pharmacare deal to cover contraceptives, diabetes meds at little or no cost

WHITEHORSE — The Yukon and federal governments have announced a $9.5-million pharmacare agreement over four years, giving universal access to contraceptive and diabetes medications for the territory's residents.
Man convicted of manslaughter in 2023 stabbing of teen on Surrey, B.C., bus

Man convicted of manslaughter in 2023 stabbing of teen on Surrey, B.C., bus

Homicide investigators say a man has been found guilty of manslaughter in the 2023 stabbing death of a 17-year-old boy on a bus in Surrey, B.C.
Prime Minister Mark Carney expected to call a federal election on Sunday

Prime Minister Mark Carney expected to call a federal election on Sunday

While sources would not confirm the date of the vote, federal campaigns must run at least 37 days.
Fire chief says blaze in Burnaby, B.C., highrise injures 15, three seriously

Fire chief says blaze in Burnaby, B.C., highrise injures 15, three seriously

Fire Chief Ian Hetherington says about four dozen firefighters responded to the blaze early Thursday in a 19-storey cement building and found the fourth floor full of heavy smoke.
Canada pledges nearly $100M for Palestinians in Gaza, West Bank

Canada pledges nearly $100M for Palestinians in Gaza, West Bank

OTTAWA — The federal Liberals are announcing nearly $100 million in humanitarian relief and governance support for Palestinians, days before a widely expected election.
Poll suggests Canadians are growing more alarmed by U.S. tariffs and aggression

Poll suggests Canadians are growing more alarmed by U.S. tariffs and aggression

Slightly more than one in three Canadians said they would seriously consider moving to another country — other than the United States — if faced with the prospect of Canada being absorbed by the U.S.
Experts say early report suggests Delta plane descended too fast before Toronto crash

Experts say early report suggests Delta plane descended too fast before Toronto crash

TORONTO — Aviation experts say a preliminary report into a plane crash at Toronto's Pearson airport suggests the aircraft came down at a high speed and touched down hard enough to break its landing gear.
World Happiness Report lists Canada as happiest G7 country

World Happiness Report lists Canada as happiest G7 country

Western industrial nations are generally less happy now than they were between 2005 and 2010, says new report.