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Low municipal election voter turnout not a concern for these Quebec towns

Low municipal election voter turnout not a concern for these Quebec towns

MONTREAL — The historic village of Calixa-Lavallée is named after the man who composed the Canadian national anthem, so perhaps it's no surprise its residents take their civic duty seriously.
Freeland tasked with tapping Canadian businesses to help rebuild Ukraine

Freeland tasked with tapping Canadian businesses to help rebuild Ukraine

OTTAWA — Seven weeks ago, Prime Minister Mark Carney assigned former cabinet minister Chrystia Freeland to be Canada's new special envoy for the reconstruction of Ukraine.
Moe receives more than 80 per cent approval, says he's responsible for city losses

Moe receives more than 80 per cent approval, says he's responsible for city losses

SASKATOON — Premier Scott Moe received healthy support from members at the Saskatchewan Party's convention Saturday despite his dismal performance in the province's two major cities in the last election.
Blood thinners no longer needed for many with irregular heartbeats, study suggests

Blood thinners no longer needed for many with irregular heartbeats, study suggests

Those who have undergone successful corrective procedures for irregular heart beats may no longer need to commit to long-term blood thinning therapy, an international study co-led by Canadian researchers suggests.
B.C. ostrich farm is 'ground zero for change' as family reels from shooting cull

B.C. ostrich farm is 'ground zero for change' as family reels from shooting cull

EDGEWOOD, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA — With the flock of several hundred ostriches on the British Columbia farm co-owned by her mother shot dead in a cull ordered by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, Katie Pasitney said she is focused on creating ch
How Indigenous veterans faced battles at home and abroad

How Indigenous veterans faced battles at home and abroad

VANCOUVER — John Moses says that when his father Russell Moses returned on leave from the Korean War, his battles weren't over.
Jason Kelce says he didn't mean to insult Canada with comments about World Series

Jason Kelce says he didn't mean to insult Canada with comments about World Series

Former Philadelphia Eagles centre Jason Kelce says he didn’t mean to insult Canada when he questioned why he was supposed to care about the World Series in a podcast episode earlier this week.
Official says test reveals no contamination of a local water system after derailment

Official says test reveals no contamination of a local water system after derailment

VICTORIA — A local official said testing has revealed "no contamination" of a local water system on Kamloops Lake in B.C. after more than 80,000 litres of aviation fuel spilled on its shores in a train derailment last weekend.
Toronto will add over 1,200 shelter spaces for winter months

Toronto will add over 1,200 shelter spaces for winter months

TORONTO — The City of Toronto is adding more than 1,200 shelter spaces for people experiencing homelessness later this month as part of its winter services plan.
Canadian travellers to Europe face new border measures as security ramps up

Canadian travellers to Europe face new border measures as security ramps up

OTTAWA — Many Canadian travellers to Europe are being asked to reveal more about themselves as officials begin to usher in new security measures.