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Ontario signs $10.2 billion child care deal with federal government

Ontario signs $10.2 billion child care deal with federal government

OTTAWA — Ontario signed a $10.2 billion child-care deal with the federal government Sunday that will cut child-care fees in the province in half by the end of the year.
Canadian soccer fans rejoice as men's team clinches World Cup berth

Canadian soccer fans rejoice as men's team clinches World Cup berth

TORONTO — Canadian soccer fans rejoiced upon seeing Canada's men's soccer team clinch a berth in the 2022 World Cup in Qatar after a 4-0 win over Jamaica on Sunday at BMO Field.
Liberal promise to explore three-day polling day took Elections Canada by surprise

Liberal promise to explore three-day polling day took Elections Canada by surprise

OTTAWA — The body in charge of administering Canada’s elections was taken by surprise by an announcement that there could be major reforms coming to the way people vote, including a three-day-long polling day.
Former federal cabinet minister Claudette Bradshaw remembered for her activism

Former federal cabinet minister Claudette Bradshaw remembered for her activism

MONCTON, N.B. — Known for her powerful hugs and an unrelenting commitment to community activism, former federal cabinet minister Claudette Bradshaw has died. She was 72. Her son, Nick, confirmed Bradshaw died Saturday at her home in Moncton, N.B.
ICRC asks Canada not to mix Ukraine aid promises with military support, sanctions

ICRC asks Canada not to mix Ukraine aid promises with military support, sanctions

OTTAWA — The International Committee of the Red Cross is asking Canada not to mix promises of humanitarian aid in with announcements about military support and sanctions when it comes to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Indigenous delegation arrives in Rome ahead of meetings with Pope Francis

Indigenous delegation arrives in Rome ahead of meetings with Pope Francis

ROME — An air of anticipation filled Indigenous delegates as their long flight from Montreal landed in Rome early Sunday morning ahead of planned meetings with Pope Francis.
'Ignored': Climate change fight should shift to look at forest policy, scientist says

'Ignored': Climate change fight should shift to look at forest policy, scientist says

Canada hasn't paid enough attention to what could be a leafy, green ally in the fight against climate change, says one of the country's most prominent scientists.
Canadians want forest protections but are concerned about jobs: survey

Canadians want forest protections but are concerned about jobs: survey

Canadians of all political stripes and from all regions support greater protection for the country's forests but are concerned about what that could mean for the economy, according to a new survey.
RCMP staffing shortfall needs scrutiny from N.S. mass shooting probe: lawyer

RCMP staffing shortfall needs scrutiny from N.S. mass shooting probe: lawyer

HALIFAX — An active shooter was on the loose in Portapique, N.S, buildings were burning, and it was left to three RCMP officers to advance into the mayhem on April 18, 2020. Const.
Mohawk community in Quebec voted in favour of exhumation of allegedly abusive priest

Mohawk community in Quebec voted in favour of exhumation of allegedly abusive priest

MONTREAL — The Mohawk community of Kahnawake voted this weekend to move the remains of a priest facing sexual abuse allegations. Several Kahnawake residents came forward last summer with allegations that Rev.
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