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OTTAWA — Quebec Liberal MP Francis Scarpaleggia was elected Speaker of the House of Commons on Monday — after an unusually dramatic race that saw the only Conservative contenders drop out of the running at the last minute.

Experts say the potential linking of British Columbia's power grid with Yukon would be a game-changer for the territory's quality of life and economy, but realization would likely take more than a decade.

Highlighted by an Ivy League title and a divisional crown at the national college playdowns, Canada's Ocean Ma enjoyed a memorable first season on Harvard's squash team.

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney will take part in his first question period on Wednesday — but will not carry on a tradition started by his predecessor.

MONTREAL — This week's Royal visit marks King Charles's first visit to Canada since his coronation two years ago.

A national ban on overtime continues after the Canadian Union of Postal Workers opted for the limited labour action.

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... King Charles, Queen Camilla slated to arrive in Canada today King Charles and Queen Camilla will touch down in Ottawa today to kick off a historical royal tour.

WALKERTON — Grief rippled through a central Ontario community on Sunday as residents struggled to come to terms with the deaths of four students and a teacher killed in a crash, with hundreds of people paying tribute at an evening vigil outside the s

OTTAWA — Talks between Canada Post and negotiators from its union are expected to resume over the next few days, its union said Sunday after the two parties met amid warnings of mail delivery delays tied to a national ban on overtime for postal worke

MONTREAL — The late, legendary Montreal Canadiens goal scorer Maurice Richard is now also an official historic figure in Quebec, the province announced Sunday.