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Heat wave has unusual characteristic, high nighttime temperatures, expert says

Heat wave has unusual characteristic, high nighttime temperatures, expert says

VANCOUVER — A stifling heat wave throughout much of Western Canada is unusual because of the nighttime temperatures it is bringing, says an expert.
Ottawa must stop aid to Ethiopia in light of human rights violations: advocates

Ottawa must stop aid to Ethiopia in light of human rights violations: advocates

Ottawa should stop sending millions of dollars in aid to the Ethiopian government and push for creating a no-fly zone and delivering air-dropped food aid to the people of the Tigray region, who have been under attack from the federal military for nea
'Information is missing': Quebec teachers want Indigenous history taught differently

'Information is missing': Quebec teachers want Indigenous history taught differently

MONTREAL — First Nations leaders and Quebec history teachers say the timing is right to reset the way Indigenous history is taught in primary and secondary schools across the province.
A look at COVID-19 reopening plans across the country

A look at COVID-19 reopening plans across the country

As COVID-19 vaccination rates increase and case numbers drop across the country, the provinces and territories have begun releasing the reopening plans for businesses, events and recreational facilities.
Zapped: Lightning too much for Canadiens in Stanley Cup final opener

Zapped: Lightning too much for Canadiens in Stanley Cup final opener

TAMPA, Fla. — The Montreal Canadiens' return to the NHL's biggest stage didn't go as planned.
O'Toole pitches Conservatives as Canada Day defenders as more celebrations cancelled

O'Toole pitches Conservatives as Canada Day defenders as more celebrations cancelled

OTTAWA — The Conservative Party of Canada is positioning itself as the defender of Canada Day, as more communities decide to skip celebrations out of respect for First Nations discovering unmarked burial sites at former residential schools.
'I feel broken:' Mother of woman killed in Edmonton hotel tells court of pain

'I feel broken:' Mother of woman killed in Edmonton hotel tells court of pain

EDMONTON — Family members of a woman who was killed in a hotel room say the pain they continue to feel a decade after her death is unspeakable.
The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada for Monday, June 28, 2021

The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada for Monday, June 28, 2021

The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada (all times eastern): 6:55 p.m. The Northwest Territories is no longer requiring masks to be worn in public places in Yellowknife and three other communities.
Heat wave dubbed 'dangerous,' 'historic' bakes much of Western Canada

Heat wave dubbed 'dangerous,' 'historic' bakes much of Western Canada

VANCOUVER — Environment Canada warns the torrid heat wave that has settled over much of Western Canada won't lift for days, although parts of British Columbia and Yukon could see some relief sooner. Heat warnings were posted across B.C.
Little damage as suspicious fire probed at abandoned church in northwestern B.C.

Little damage as suspicious fire probed at abandoned church in northwestern B.C.

GITWANGAK, B.C. — The Mounties say they are investigating a suspicious fire at an abandoned church in northwestern British Columbia.
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