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B.C. Premier Eby says Canada won't work if Ottawa favours separatist premiers
VICTORIA - Canada cannot work if "separatist premiers" get all of the attention of the federal government, B.C. Premier David said Tuesday. Eby said that is the message he'll relay to Prime Minister M...
Wolfgang Depner, The Canadian Press May 19, 2026

CBC pausing production on satirical Indigenous show
OTTAWA - The CBC is pausing production on a satirical show on Indigenous issues after blowback from some who claimed false pretences were used to lure high-profile guests. CBC spokesperson Chuck Thomp...
The Canadian Press staff May 19, 2026

Union 'disappointed' as feds fund outside staff to guard immigration holding centres
OTTAWA - The union representing Canada Border Services Agency workers says it's disappointed by the federal government's decision to provide funding for the agency to hire private sector guards on con...
Catherine Morrison, The Canadian Press May 19, 2026

Eby says Carney must show same enthusiasm for B.C. projects as he does for Alberta
VICTORIA - B.C. Premier David Eby says he's looking for an equal level of enthusiasm from Prime Minister Mark Carney as he had for Alberta's pipeline pitch and a lower carbon price. Eby made the state...
Wolfgang Depner, The Canadian Press May 19, 2026

Canadians say they saw beatings, felt helpless as Israel intercepted Gaza flotilla
As an unmarked speedboat approached the ship that had been her home for two weeks, Luiza Ravalli heard a voice over a loudspeaker issue an ominous command: "Turn back or you'll be boarded." Ravalli, a...
Kathryn Mannie, The Canadian Press May 19, 2026

Ottawa proposes $164M in whale protection funding for waters off B.C. coast
VICTORIA, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA - Ottawa says it has proposed spending about $164 million to protect whales and their habitat off British Columbia, including working with BC Ferries to reduce under...
Canadian Press May 19, 2026

Poilievre names new chief of staff after Ian Todd announces retirement
OTTAWA - Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is getting a new top aide after Ian Todd announced plans to retire this summer. Steve Outhouse will take on the role of chief of staff in addition to his ...
Catherine Morrison, The Canadian Press May 19, 2026

Armenian ambassador praises Canada as group accuses Carney of dialing down peace push
OTTAWA - Armenia's ambassador in Ottawa is praising Canada's ongoing support for democratic reforms in the Caucasus nation - even as a group representing Armenian-Canadians says the federal government...
Dylan Robertson, The Canadian Press May 19, 2026

Inuit lamp symbol approved for headstones at national military cemetery
OTTAWA - A traditional Inuit lamp has been approved as an optional spiritual emblem for headstones at the National Military Cemetery. The qulliq emblem was unveiled Tuesday in a ceremony at Beechwood ...
Alessia Passafiume, The Canadian Press May 19, 2026

Two people fined for fireworks after Canadiens beat Sabres in Game 7 of NHL playoffs
MONTREAL - Montreal police say two people will be fined for lighting fireworks in the city's downtown after the Canadiens beat the Buffalo Sabres Monday night in Game 7. Police did not give the amount...
Charlotte Glorieux, The Canadian Press May 19, 2026
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