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Royal Canadian Mint reviewing allegations about gold from tainted Colombian mines | National News
4+ day, 3+ hour ago (31+ words) OTTAWA - The Royal Canadian Mint says it has initiated a full review in response to allegations some of its gold comes from a region of Colombia where drug cartels control mines....
Prince Edward Island drops controversial bill that would have softened ethics rules | Business News
10+ hour, 8+ min ago (760+ words) Lobster boats, loaded with pots and buoys, head from West Dover, N. S. , on Nov. 29, 2022, for the opening of the season in Lobster Fishing Area 33. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Andrew Vaughan CHARLOTTETOWN - Prince Edward Island's Progressive Conservatives have abandoned a much-criticized effort to…...
Owner of Gary the serval speaks out over B. C. exotic cat ban
5+ hour, 14+ min ago (150+ words) thecanadianpressnews. ca Gary the African serval lives at a rescue facility in Langley, B. C. But owner Mike Hopcraft says a provincial ban on owning and breeding wild cats means new rules that will hurt Gary's quality of life. (May 1, 2026) Events Coming…...
Behind the push to restrict energy drinks for teens in Quebec
5+ hour, 51+ min ago (891+ words) Veronica Martinez, mother of Zachary Miron who died after drinking an energy drink while skiing, speaks at a news conference at the legislature in Quebec City Wednesday, April 1, 2026. Father David Miron and Quebec solidaire MNA Guillaume Cliche-Rivard, look on and…...
The Fort Mc Murray wildfire - Now vs. then
10+ hour, 34+ min ago (320+ words) Heat waves are seen as cars and trucks try and get past a wildfire 16 km south of Fort Mc Murray on Highway 63, Friday, May 6, 2016. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward Traffic moves along Highway 63, 16 kms south of Fort Mc Murray, Alta....
'Denial of care': Doctors worry about refugees as payment requirements take effect
9+ hour, 29+ min ago (1058+ words) Asylum seekers line up to enter Olympic Stadium Friday, August 4, 2017 near Montreal, Quebec. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Paul Chiasson Refugees from Afghanistan board a bus after being processed at Pearson Airport in Toronto, Tuesday, Aug 17, 2021, after arriving indirectly from Afghanistan. THE…...
Quebec premier feels bound by Labrador energy deal despite expiration date
9+ hour, 51+ min ago (584+ words) VICTORIA - The British Columbia government has reappointed I" Quebec Premier Christine Fr'chette walks in a news conference at a pre-session caucus meeting in Rivi're-du-Loup, Que. , Friday, May 1, 2026. Fran'ois Bonnardel, Quebec minister of immigration, francization and integration, and government house leader,…...
Workers around the world demonstrate on May Day, in photos
9+ hour, 37+ min ago (358+ words) People across Asia kicked off May Day with large marches and protests as many workers grapple with rising energy costs and shrinking purchasing power tied to the Iran war. Also known as International Workers" Day or Labor Day, the holiday…...
Takeaways from Hegseth's first hearings in Congress since the start of Iran war
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (1045+ words) Hegseth seemed to emerge with solid Republican support over his leadership and handling of the war. But a few GOP lawmakers questioned his dismissal of a top Army general, while some sought assurances that the Pentagon is doing everything possible…...
Candidate nominations open for 2026 Ontario municipal elections
19+ hour, 35+ min ago (166+ words) Voters line up outside a voting station to cast their ballot in the Toronto's municipal election in Toronto on Monday, October 22, 2018. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young The nomination period for mayoral, council and school trustee candidates for this fall's Ontario…...