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City of Ottawa converts unused office space to interim housing for asylum seekers

City of Ottawa converts unused office space to interim housing for asylum seekers

OTTAWA — The City of Ottawa has converted unused office space in a downtown building into transitional housing for 140 asylum seekers — just blocks from Parliament Hill.
Automakers 'cautiously optimistic' on EV mandate changes after meeting with Carney

Automakers 'cautiously optimistic' on EV mandate changes after meeting with Carney

OTTAWA — The head of an organization representing automakers said he's "cautiously optimistic" after meeting with Prime Minister Mark Carney to urge him to repeal the electric vehicle sales mandate.
Search for another Vancouver Island boa constrictor prompts warning about exotic pets

Search for another Vancouver Island boa constrictor prompts warning about exotic pets

Inspector Drew Milne of the British Columbia Conservation Officer Service likened it to finding a needle in a haystack — the haystack being a 137-hectare park on Vancouver Island, and the needle being a 1.5-metre-long boa constrictor.
Montreal colleges dispute findings of government investigation

Montreal colleges dispute findings of government investigation

MONTREAL — A recent Quebec government investigation into the climate at two Montreal junior colleges may have had a chilling effect on teachers, according to the director general of one of the schools.
Canada begins to diversify its trade, but U.S. tariffs still a 'heavy weight'

Canada begins to diversify its trade, but U.S. tariffs still a 'heavy weight'

OTTAWA — Canada's efforts to broaden trade beyond the United States appear to be bearing fruit, but economists warn it will be a long road before Canadian exporters settle at a new status quo.
Canadian airports returning to normal operations after early morning bomb threats

Canadian airports returning to normal operations after early morning bomb threats

Bomb threats early Thursday resulted in temporary disruptions and control tower evacuations at some airports across Canada, officials said.
Defence spending to add 'staggering' sum to deficit by 2035, think tank warns

Defence spending to add 'staggering' sum to deficit by 2035, think tank warns

OTTAWA — The C.D. Howe Institute predicts Ottawa's recently announced spending plans — which include a much bigger defence budget — will drive its deficits markedly higher in the coming years.
Quebec language watchdog now says it's OK to use 'go' to support sports teams

Quebec language watchdog now says it's OK to use 'go' to support sports teams

MONTREAL — Quebec's language watchdog has changed its tune on whether it's acceptable to use the word "go" to cheer on sports teams.
Victoria mayor announces $10 million on diverted spending for community safety

Victoria mayor announces $10 million on diverted spending for community safety

VICTORIA — Victoria Mayor Marianne Alto said residents will see a difference in community safety within six months after announcing $10.
In the news today: Public servants losing confidence, major agribusiness merger

In the news today: Public servants losing confidence, major agribusiness merger

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