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What you need to know about measles as cases rise, along with misinformation worries

Public health officials are encouraging parents to ensure their children get routine childhood vaccines as measles continues to spread around the world. Here are some facts about one of the most contagious but preventable diseases.

Mar 15, 2024 2:08 PM Read more >

Prime Minister Trudeau rejects Quebec request for full powers over immigration

MONTREAL — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Friday rejected Quebec's request for additional powers over immigration, saying the province has more control over newcomers than any other Canadian jurisdiction.

Mar 15, 2024 1:19 PM Read more >

A look at the long-running debate on immigration between Ottawa and Quebec

MONTREAL — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Friday once again rejected Quebec's request for additional powers over immigration, following a meeting with Premier François Legault in Montreal.

Mar 15, 2024 1:03 PM Read more >

Canadians, parents shouldn’t worry about TikTok security review: industry minister

OTTAWA — The federal industry minister says Canadians shouldn’t worry about using TikTok, despite an ongoing national security review of the company.

Mar 15, 2024 11:42 AM Read more >

Here's what you need to know about the state funeral for former PM Brian Mulroney

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Wayne Gretzky and Pierre Karl Péladeau are among those who will offer eulogies at the state funeral for former prime minister Brian Mulroney on March 23.

Mar 15, 2024 11:07 AM Read more >

K-Fresh brand Enoki mushrooms recalled due to possible Listeria contamination

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is recalling K-Fresh brand Enoki mushrooms due to possible Listeria contamination. The affected mushrooms were sold in 200-gram packages in British Columbia, Ontario and Quebec.

Mar 15, 2024 11:04 AM Read more >

Funeral for Sri Lankan family slain in Ottawa suburb to be held Sunday

OTTAWA — The funeral for the victims of what Ottawa's mayor has called one of the city's most shocking incidents of violence will be held this weekend.

Mar 15, 2024 10:05 AM Read more >

'Plan in advance': Eclipse glasses are hot sellers ahead of rare celestial event

MONTREAL — These days, Mylene Gamache-Tremblay spends her evenings and weekends taking orders for solar eclipse glasses, and packing and shipping them around the eastern part of the country.

Mar 15, 2024 9:21 AM Read more >

In the news today: Suspect in Ottawa killings being held in protective custody

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today...

Mar 15, 2024 2:15 AM Read more >

How the 2019 Fridays for Futures strikes inspired a wave of Canadian climate leaders

As they marched through the streets in 2019, Ashley Torres and Louis Couillard did not expect a protest would alter the trajectory of their lives.

Mar 15, 2024 2:00 AM Read more >