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From bulky car phones to pocket computers, cellphones mark 40 years in Canada

From bulky car phones to pocket computers, cellphones mark 40 years in Canada

The first wireless call in Canadian history took place 40 years ago on July 1, 1985, when then-Toronto mayor Art Eggleton used a 10-pound mobile phone to call his Montreal counterpart, Jean Drapeau.
B.C. reports offer 'road map' for repatriation of Indigenous items, remains

B.C. reports offer 'road map' for repatriation of Indigenous items, remains

A pair of reports out of British Columbia are detailing the complex, expensive and under resourced process of repatriating Indigenous historical items or remains back to their homes.
There's no one way to be a Canadian: Culture Minister Steven Guilbeault

There's no one way to be a Canadian: Culture Minister Steven Guilbeault

"There are a lot of things that bring us together, and this is true for the whole country," says Steven Guilbeault, federal minister of identity and culture.
Orcas sharing prey with humans may be trying to learn 'who we are,' researcher says

Orcas sharing prey with humans may be trying to learn 'who we are,' researcher says

Jared Towers was in his research vessel on two separate occasions watching killer whales off the coast of Vancouver Island when the orcas dropped their prey directly in front of him and his colleagues.
Amid calls for separation, Alberta's new referendum rules set to formally take effect

Amid calls for separation, Alberta's new referendum rules set to formally take effect

EDMONTON — As Canada prepares Tuesday to blow out 158 birthday candles, Alberta plans three days later to formalize rules making it easier to have an independence celebration of its own.
B.C. government gets report looking into safety at events after Lapu Lapu attack

B.C. government gets report looking into safety at events after Lapu Lapu attack

The man accused in the attack, Adam Kai-Ji Lo, remains in custody while facing numerous charges of second-degree murder.
Gilbert Rozon, Just for Laughs founder, continues to deny allegations in civil trial

Gilbert Rozon, Just for Laughs founder, continues to deny allegations in civil trial

MONTRÉAL — Just for Laughs founder Gilbert Rozon on Monday denied the allegations of two sisters who say he sexually assaulted them, one of whom is his former partner.
Is Canada now free of internal trade barriers? Read the fine print

Is Canada now free of internal trade barriers? Read the fine print

OTTAWA — Federal and provincial leaders are working to dismantle internal trade barriers that push up the cost of goods and make it harder to do business within Canada. But anyone expecting all of them to be gone by now should read the fine print.
'It's a privilege to live here': What this Canada Day means for new citizens

'It's a privilege to live here': What this Canada Day means for new citizens

"The beautiful thing about Canada is that you don’t need to give anything up. You can still be who you are and respect and celebrate your culture and where you came from."
U.S. and Canada restart trade talks after conflict over digital services tax

U.S. and Canada restart trade talks after conflict over digital services tax

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney said Monday his move to drop Canada's digital services tax is part of the broader trade negotiation with the United States, even as the White House said Carney "caved" to U.S. President Donald Trump.