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Some cities rethinking Canada Day parades amid rising costs, funding challenges

Some cities rethinking Canada Day parades amid rising costs, funding challenges

MONTREAL — Canada Day celebrations are making a return after two years of scaled-down festivities because of the COVID-19 pandemic, but some Canadians hoping to catch a traditional parade may be out of luck.
Tuesday's $70 million Lotto Max jackpot claimed by single winning ticket

Tuesday's $70 million Lotto Max jackpot claimed by single winning ticket

TORONTO — Someone in Ontario is waking up $70 million dollars richer. A single winning ticket was drawn for Tuesday's Lotto Max jackpot.
B.C. Premier John Horgan to resign in the fall after leadership review

B.C. Premier John Horgan to resign in the fall after leadership review

VANCOUVER — British Columbia Premier John Horgan says he'll resign as leader in the fall after the New Democrats hold a leadership convention because a second bout with cancer has left him with little energy for a job that's been the thrill of his li
Two suspects dead, six officers injured in B.C. bank shooting

Two suspects dead, six officers injured in B.C. bank shooting

SAANICH, B.C. — Two robbery suspects believed to be wearing body armour died in a barrage of bullets exchanged with police outside a bank in Saanich, B.C., on Tuesday.
Liberal government to release cabinet documents to Emergencies Act inquiry

Liberal government to release cabinet documents to Emergencies Act inquiry

The federal Liberal government has agreed to provide sensitive cabinet documents to the inquiry examining its use of the Emergencies Act during the 'Freedom Convoy' protest
RCMP official: Lucki claimed direct pressure from federal minister to name guns

RCMP official: Lucki claimed direct pressure from federal minister to name guns

A scathing letter from an RCMP communications manager released Tuesday says RCMP Commissioner Brenda Lucki referred to direct pressure from the federal public safety minister to release firearm details in the days after the Nova Scotia mass shooting
Trudeau expected to face tough questions on Canadian military spending at NATO summit

Trudeau expected to face tough questions on Canadian military spending at NATO summit

MADRID — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is expected to face tough questions at a major NATO summit this week as a new report released by the alliance ahead of the meeting shows Canada heading in the wrong direction when it comes to military spending.
Clean fuel standards allow companies to get both tax credits and sell carbon credits

Clean fuel standards allow companies to get both tax credits and sell carbon credits

OTTAWA — Canada's new emissions standards for gasoline and diesel will allow oil companies that get a federal tax break for installing carbon capture and storage systems to also generate credits based on those systems, which they can then sell to ref
Cyberspy agency launched operation to protect federal election from foreign attack

Cyberspy agency launched operation to protect federal election from foreign attack

OTTAWA — Canada's cyberspy agency launched a defensive operation to protect last year's federal election — including the party leaders' debate — from disruption by foreign agencies.
Federal Green Party launches leadership race, will pick new leader in November

Federal Green Party launches leadership race, will pick new leader in November

OTTAWA — The beleaguered federal Green Party launched a leadership contest on Tuesday with the hopes of announcing a new leader on Nov. 19. The Greens will take applications for the job until Aug.
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