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185 arrests so far at B.C. protests against old-growth logging: RCMP

185 arrests so far at B.C. protests against old-growth logging: RCMP

LAKE COWICHAN, B.C. — Another 13 people have been arrested at blockades set up to prevent old-growth logging on southwestern Vancouver Island, bringing the total of number of arrests to 185, at least nine of whom have been arrested more than once.
The latest news developments on the fatal attack in London, Ont.

The latest news developments on the fatal attack in London, Ont.

The latest news on the vehicle attack in London, Ont., that killed four members of a Muslim family and seriously injured a nine-year-old boy on Sunday (all times eastern): --- 11 p.m.
Canada's border agency urgently developing biometric plans in response to COVID-19

Canada's border agency urgently developing biometric plans in response to COVID-19

OTTAWA — Canada's border agency has an "urgent need" to hire a global technology firm to help develop a biometric strategy in response to rapidly evolving issues including COVID-19.
Medically assisted deaths rising as Canadians grow more comfortable with the idea

Medically assisted deaths rising as Canadians grow more comfortable with the idea

OTTAWA — Almost 7,600 Canadians received medical assistance to end their lives last year, continuing a trend of steady annual increases in cases since the procedure was legalized in 2016.
The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Monday, June 7, 2021

The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Monday, June 7, 2021

The latest numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 9:30 p.m. ET on Monday June 7, 2021. There are 1,394,145 confirmed cases in Canada. Canada: 1,394,145 confirmed cases (22,861 active, 1,345,523 resolved, 25,761 deaths).
Alberta moves forward on equalization referendum, with vote proposed in October

Alberta moves forward on equalization referendum, with vote proposed in October

EDMONTON — The Alberta government is taking the next step towards a referendum question on equalization. Premier Jason Kenney says his government will put before the legislature a motion on the wording of a referendum question.
Dealing with growing Chinese authoritarianism a challenge for democracies: Garneau

Dealing with growing Chinese authoritarianism a challenge for democracies: Garneau

OTTAWA — China's growing authoritarianism and coercive diplomacy constitute a challenge to democratic countries around the world including Canada, Foreign Affairs Minister Marc Garneau said Monday.
Alberta premier says sorry for breaking COVID-19 health rules with rooftop dinner

Alberta premier says sorry for breaking COVID-19 health rules with rooftop dinner

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Jason Kenney, facing mounting criticism in cabinet and caucus, says he is sorry for breaking COVID-19 rules at a dinner party caught on camera.
Vehicle attack on Muslim family 'terrorist' event, says council of Canadian Muslims

Vehicle attack on Muslim family 'terrorist' event, says council of Canadian Muslims

LONDON, Ont. — Noor Al-Henedy’s first reaction was to call her family when she heard that a Muslim family in London, Ont., was targeted in a deadly vehicle attack.
Vancouver Island First Nations plan to defer old-growth logging at protest sites

Vancouver Island First Nations plan to defer old-growth logging at protest sites

PORT RENFREW, B.C. — The leaders of three First Nations on southwestern Vancouver Island say they've told the B.C.
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