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Man with al-Qaida ties likely to plead guilty to terror offence in Montreal: lawyer

Man with al-Qaida ties likely to plead guilty to terror offence in Montreal: lawyer

MONTRÉAL — A man with ties to al-Qaida who allegedly threatened to bomb public transit will likely plead guilty, his lawyer said Monday at the Montreal courthouse.
Federal Court says Canada acted 'unreasonably' in denying request to repair home

Federal Court says Canada acted 'unreasonably' in denying request to repair home

OTTAWA — The Federal Court says Indigenous Services Canada acted unreasonably to deny funding for mould removal in a house for two First Nations children with asthma under its Jordan's Principle program.
Cabinet to meet Tuesday as Trump says 35% tariff letter is 'the deal'

Cabinet to meet Tuesday as Trump says 35% tariff letter is 'the deal'

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday that the letters he sent to Prime Minister Mark Carney and other leaders about new tariff rates are "the deals", as Carney prepares to meet with his cabinet on tariffs and the trade negotiations.
Woman severely burned by substance in 'intentional act' in Langley, B.C., police say

Woman severely burned by substance in 'intentional act' in Langley, B.C., police say

LANGLEY — Police in Metro Vancouver say they have yet to identify a suspect in a targeted assault that sent a woman to hospital for urgent treatment of "severe burns" resulting from exposure to an "unknown substance.
Federal Court of Appeal to hear arguments in B.C. ostrich farm avian flu case

Federal Court of Appeal to hear arguments in B.C. ostrich farm avian flu case

OTTAWA — The B.C. ostrich farmers who lost dozens of birds in an outbreak of avian flu last winter will be heading to the Federal Court of Appeal on Tuesday as they try to stop the remainder of their herd from being culled.
Nova Scotia premier warned to be cautious before granting mayors more power

Nova Scotia premier warned to be cautious before granting mayors more power

HALIFAX — The Nova Scotia government should be cautious as it considers giving mayors more power — authority that could create a “mini American presidency" in communities across the province — says a political scientist.
1 of 4 men accused in alleged Quebec extremist plot granted bail, 3 remain detained

1 of 4 men accused in alleged Quebec extremist plot granted bail, 3 remain detained

MONTREAL — One of four men accused in an alleged anti-government plot to forcibly take possession of land in the Quebec City region was granted bail on Monday.
Ottawa is asking Canadians what they want to see in the fall budget

Ottawa is asking Canadians what they want to see in the fall budget

OTTAWA — Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne is looking for feedback from Canadians on national security and defence spending and fortifying the Canadian economy amid an ongoing trade war as he prepares to deliver a federal budget in the fal
TikTok CEO asks to meet with industry minister over shutdown order

TikTok CEO asks to meet with industry minister over shutdown order

OTTAWA — The CEO of TikTok is asking Industry Minister Mélanie Joly for an urgent meeting about the federal government’s order directing the company to shut down its Canadian operations.
In the news today: Over 1,000 people flown from fire-threatened Manitoba community

In the news today: Over 1,000 people flown from fire-threatened Manitoba community

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