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Gen Z Canadians make push for end to hyperpartisanship

Gen Z Canadians make push for end to hyperpartisanship

OTTAWA — Hundreds of Gen Z Canadians met in the capital Friday calling for less partisanship at a time of heightened global polarization and uncertainty.
Evacuee describes 'surreal' speed of B.C. wildfire that quadrupled in size

Evacuee describes 'surreal' speed of B.C. wildfire that quadrupled in size

DAWSON CREEK — Shelley Calliou of the Kelly Lake Cree Nation said it was "surreal" how fast a wildfire threatening the community in northeast British Columbia moved. She said she was told by the RCMP at 6 p.m.
B.C. man who got $8M says he'll be penniless if made to pay sex assault damages

B.C. man who got $8M says he'll be penniless if made to pay sex assault damages

VANCOUVER — A British Columbia man who was awarded $8 million after being wrongfully convicted of sexual assault and spending 27 years in prison says he'll be left "homeless and penniless" if forced to pay civil damages to victims who won a lawsuit a
'They're ready': Edmonton Oilers fans full of hope heading into Stanley Cup rematch

'They're ready': Edmonton Oilers fans full of hope heading into Stanley Cup rematch

EDMONTON — Edmonton Oilers fans are once again living the dream, but hopes are high that this year comes without the nightmare ending.
Federal bill to bolster border security expected early next week

Federal bill to bolster border security expected early next week

OTTAWA — The Liberal government plans to introduce legislation soon to strengthen border security in response to continuing pressure from the United States. Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree is expected to table a bill early next week.
Quebec tables bill to eliminate interprovincial trade barriers on sale of goods

Quebec tables bill to eliminate interprovincial trade barriers on sale of goods

QUÉBEC — Quebec is moving to lower interprovincial trade barriers, as part of a push by provinces and the federal government to increase domestic trade in response to U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs.
Centre for Truth and Reconciliation to release names of residential school priests

Centre for Truth and Reconciliation to release names of residential school priests

OTTAWA — The National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation says it will soon release the names of 140 priests or brothers who worked in residential schools.
Prematurely born harbour seal Zeus is rescued in British Columbia

Prematurely born harbour seal Zeus is rescued in British Columbia

VANCOUVER — The latest patient at Vancouver's Marine Mammal Rescue Centre is tiny in stature but has a big name to live up to. Zeus, a prematurely born harbour seal, was rescued Tuesday after being found alone on the shores of White Rock, B.C.
Chief says infrastructure drive could trigger another Idle No More protest movement

Chief says infrastructure drive could trigger another Idle No More protest movement

OTTAWA — A First Nations chief is warning that Canada is "staring down the barrel" of another wave of protests like the Idle No More movement if governments pursue "national interest" projects without their input and consent.
Carney says he has no immediate plans to overhaul municipal funding

Carney says he has no immediate plans to overhaul municipal funding

OTTAWA — Ottawa probably can't help overhaul how municipalities raise funds in the near future, because the federal government is now focused on major, nation-building projects, Prime Minister Mark Carney said Friday "We're building on what has worke
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