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OTTAWA — A new federal report says cyberthreat activity targeting elections is increasing worldwide, and is now more likely to be seen in Canada's next federal ballot.

A global network of environmental groups has given Alberta the rare distinction of being named Fossil of the Day at climate meetings in Dubai.

OTTAWA — A majority of Canadians think the federal government should spend more on health care, a housing strategy and initiatives to ease inflation and cost-of-living issues, a new poll suggests — but they also want it to freeze or reduce other spen

MONTREAL — Quebec provincial police are investigating the death of a toddler who was found injured at a daycare in a residence near Montreal. Police say the toddler was discovered on Tuesday with serious injuries at a home in L'Assomption, Que.

The number of Canadians with at least one disability has doubled in 10 years, a reality that should push governments to help reduce barriers to accessibility, says the head of a human rights organization.

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

VICTORIA — Hundreds of thousands of wild fish have died at British Columbia salmon farms in recent years, with an operator blaming the kills on the "learning curve" associated with new machinery to remove sea lice from stock.

OTTAWA — Hundreds of delegates listened intently Tuesday as the slate of candidates vying to take over leadership of the Assembly of First Nations pleaded their case one final time before the assembly decides their fate.

OTTAWA — Canada's public broadcaster is feeling the heat after its president declined to rule out the possibility of holiday bonuses this year, hours after announcing massive layoffs.

OTTAWA — Any attempt to intimidate a senator while in the process of fulfilling their duties is a breach of their privilege, even if the effort is ultimately unsuccessful, the Speaker of the Senate ruled Tuesday.