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Mounties arrest 'top priority' U.S. fugitive wanted in Creston, B.C.

Mounties arrest 'top priority' U.S. fugitive wanted in Creston, B.C.

CRESTON, B.C. — The RCMP says a fugitive from the United States has been arrested in Creston, B.C. The Mounties say they were alerted Friday that the man, who was wanted in the U.S.
Much of southern Quebec under rainfall warning, up to 60 millimetres expected

Much of southern Quebec under rainfall warning, up to 60 millimetres expected

Much of southern Quebec is under a rainfall warning today as Environment Canada forecasts between 40 and 60 millimetres of rain could drench the province by Sunday evening.
Montreal one step closer to getting park to mark Irish mass grave site

Montreal one step closer to getting park to mark Irish mass grave site

Montreal is one step closer to getting a commemorative park for the 6,000 Irish immigrants buried in unmarked graves in an industrial pocket of the city southeast of the downtown core.
Canada-U.S. refugee pact changes expected to 'exacerbate existing threats': memo

Canada-U.S. refugee pact changes expected to 'exacerbate existing threats': memo

OTTAWA — A newly released memo shows federal officials warned last spring that expanding a bilateral refugee pact to the entire Canada-U.S.
Cardiology clinic becomes first in Saskatchewan to opt out of public health care

Cardiology clinic becomes first in Saskatchewan to opt out of public health care

MOOSE JAW, Sask. — A cardiology clinic in Saskatchewan, the birthplace of medicare, has opted out of the publicly funded health-care system after it struggled to meet its costs under the province's fee structure. Dr.
Trudeau under pressure over response to Israel-Hamas war

Trudeau under pressure over response to Israel-Hamas war

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau acknowledged divergent views, and common fears, among his Liberal MPs over the Israel-Hamas war on Friday, when he also faced an unfriendly crowd during a visit to a mosque.
Trudeau says India's move against Canadian diplomats should concern the world

Trudeau says India's move against Canadian diplomats should concern the world

OTTAWA — India's move to reduce the presence of Canadian diplomats in its country is "contrary to international law" and the rest of the world should be concerned about its consequences, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Friday.
Premiers ask federal government for COVID-19 small business loan extension

Premiers ask federal government for COVID-19 small business loan extension

VICTORIA — Up to 250,000 small businesses across Canada face uncertain futures if the federal government continues with its repayment options for a COVID-19 loan program, says Dan Kelly, president of Canadian Federation of Independent Business.
Lost police messages slow 'Freedom Convoy' organizers' trial

Lost police messages slow 'Freedom Convoy' organizers' trial

OTTAWA — The trial of two 'Freedom Convoy' organizers was stalled on Friday after the defence demanded more information about a software upgrade that wiped the data from the phones of at least two police officers after the protest. Const.
Appeal court orders new trial for former senior Montreal politician Zampino

Appeal court orders new trial for former senior Montreal politician Zampino

MONTREAL — Quebec's Court of Appeal has ordered the former chair of Montreal city council's executive committee to stand trial on corruption charges.