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'Hold the line,' means different things to different people: 'Freedom Convoy' defence

'Hold the line,' means different things to different people: 'Freedom Convoy' defence

OTTAWA — The lawyer for one of the most prominent organizers of the "Freedom Convoy" disputed the meaning of a key phrase used by demonstrators in the final days of the protest.
Judge expresses sympathy, but rules audit of Muslim charity should run its course

Judge expresses sympathy, but rules audit of Muslim charity should run its course

OTTAWA — An Ontario Superior Court judge has dismissed a major Muslim charity's bid to halt a Canada Revenue Agency audit, saying it is too early to intervene in the federal examination.
3 people from Canada sickened in botulism outbreak in Bordeaux, France

3 people from Canada sickened in botulism outbreak in Bordeaux, France

OTTAWA — The Public Health Agency of Canada says three Canadian residents have fallen ill from a botulism outbreak in Bordeaux, France.
Hurricane watches issued for southwestern Nova Scotia and southern New Brunswick

Hurricane watches issued for southwestern Nova Scotia and southern New Brunswick

HALIFAX — Residents of the Maritimes are being warned to prepare for damaging winds, large waves, flooding and power outages as hurricane Lee is expected to transform into a large, powerful post-tropical storm Saturday after entering Canadian waters.
Visible homelessness in Quebec rose about 44 per cent since 2018, report finds

Visible homelessness in Quebec rose about 44 per cent since 2018, report finds

MONTREAL — The number of people living in emergency shelters or on the streets surged in all regions of Quebec over the last four years but rose most sharply outside Montreal, a new report says.
WestJet union should apologize for trying to 'silence' free speech, Poilievre says

WestJet union should apologize for trying to 'silence' free speech, Poilievre says

OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says the union representing WestJet cabin crew should apologize for trying to silence free speech.
All former youth in care in B.C. now eligible for education tuition waivers: minister

All former youth in care in B.C. now eligible for education tuition waivers: minister

VICTORIA — British Columbia has expanded its tuition waiver program to include all former youth in government care enrolling in post-secondary education.
Youth arrested for bear-spray attack on Sikh teen in Kelowna, B.C.: RCMP

Youth arrested for bear-spray attack on Sikh teen in Kelowna, B.C.: RCMP

KELOWNA — RCMP say they've arrested a youth after a bear-spray attack on a Sikh teenager who was riding a bus in Kelowna, B.C. Corp.
Woman who was one of eight people to overdose Sunday in Montreal has died: police

Woman who was one of eight people to overdose Sunday in Montreal has died: police

Montreal police have announced the death of a 42-year-old woman who was one of eight people who overdosed on Sunday in the city's downtown. Const.
Legault invited to UN climate summit, seen as recognition of province's efforts

Legault invited to UN climate summit, seen as recognition of province's efforts

Quebec Premier François Legault will be attending a United Nations climate summit in New York next week.
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