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Many voters cast ballot in last federal election without feeling fully informed: poll

Many voters cast ballot in last federal election without feeling fully informed: poll

TORONTO — A new survey suggests more than half of Canadians believe they didn’t have enough information or needed more to cast their ballot in the last federal election.
In the news today: Auto industry braces for tariffs, Ottawa to recognize Palestine

In the news today: Auto industry braces for tariffs, Ottawa to recognize Palestine

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed...
Canadian teen visits Ukraine to support efforts to recover children taken by Russia

Canadian teen visits Ukraine to support efforts to recover children taken by Russia

OTTAWA — Sixteen-year-old Jaden Braves says he chose to travel to Ukraine and volunteer for a humanitarian aid group operating in a war zone because he thinks young people need to step up when others are suffering.
Tsunami advisory refloats memories of waves that swamped Port Alberni, B.C., in 1964

Tsunami advisory refloats memories of waves that swamped Port Alberni, B.C., in 1964

Longtime residents of Port Alberni, B.C., know the potential impact of a tsunami all too well. Mike Ruttan was 12 when the town on Vancouver Island was hit with massive waves triggered by 9.2-magnitude earthquake that struck Alaska on March 27, 1964.
Prime Minister Carney says Canada will recognize a Palestinian state

Prime Minister Carney says Canada will recognize a Palestinian state

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney announced Wednesday that Canada intends to recognize a Palestinian state at the United Nations in September, as long as the Palestinian Authority holds elections next year.
Wildfire evacuations underway for about 400 properties near Peachland, B.C.

Wildfire evacuations underway for about 400 properties near Peachland, B.C.

Police are helping firefighters from several local departments evacuate residents from about 400 properties in the Peachland, B.C., area due to a fast-moving wildfire. Central Okanagan Emergency Operations issued a bulletin just after 5 p.m.
Eby says B.C. insulated from Trump copper tariff, cites need for trade diversity

Eby says B.C. insulated from Trump copper tariff, cites need for trade diversity

VICTORIA — British Columbia Premier David Eby says an incoming 50 per cent United States tariff on some copper products highlights the need for diversified markets. He says the tariffs will affect provinces differently, pointing out that most of B.C.
Migrant worker calls proposed spike in housing cost payroll deduction 'wickedness'

Migrant worker calls proposed spike in housing cost payroll deduction 'wickedness'

OTTAWA — An Ontario migrant farm worker says there is "wickedness" in a federal government proposal that could allow employers to charge some workers 30 per cent of their income for housing.
'Don't see it coming:' minister pushes for preparedness after B.C. tsunami scare

'Don't see it coming:' minister pushes for preparedness after B.C. tsunami scare

British Columbia had the luxury of time as emergency officials watched a potential tsunami roll across the Pacific Ocean after a massive earthquake near Russia. But the province's emergency management minister says it's a reminder that B.C.
PM Carney says trade talks with U.S. may not end by Aug. 1 deadline

PM Carney says trade talks with U.S. may not end by Aug. 1 deadline

WASHINGTON — Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Wednesday that Canada's negotiations with the United States might not conclude by Donald Trump's Aug.