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'It's a crisis': National strategy calls on Canada to tackle Inuit food insecurity

'It's a crisis': National strategy calls on Canada to tackle Inuit food insecurity

A new strategy from Canada's national Inuit organization spells out a plan to tackle food insecurity in Inuit communities and calls on the federal government to address what it calls a national public health crisis.
Ottawa adds national security risk assessments to federal research funding

Ottawa adds national security risk assessments to federal research funding

OTTAWA — The federal government is setting new guidelines that work national security considerations into funding criteria for university research in a bid to shield intellectual property from foreign actors.
Linda O'Leary had 'alert range' of blood alcohol after boat crash, officer testifies

Linda O'Leary had 'alert range' of blood alcohol after boat crash, officer testifies

Linda O'Leary registered an "alert range" level of blood alcohol on a breath test taken shortly after a boat crash that killed two people and injured several others, a police officer told an Ontario court Monday.
Fleeing B.C. fires and Canada's rising vaccination rate: In The News for July 12

Fleeing B.C. fires and Canada's rising vaccination rate: In The News for July 12

In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of July12 ... What we are watching in Canada ...
A look at COVID-19 reopening plans across the country

A look at COVID-19 reopening plans across the country

As COVID-19 vaccination rates increase and case numbers drop across the country, the provinces and territories have begun releasing the reopening plans for businesses, events and recreational facilities.
Two police watchdogs now mandated to probe domestic violence, experts say more needed

Two police watchdogs now mandated to probe domestic violence, experts say more needed

ST. JOHN'S, N.L.
Canada to reach 55M vaccine doses by week's end, catching up to U.S. on second doses

Canada to reach 55M vaccine doses by week's end, catching up to U.S. on second doses

OTTAWA — Canada is expecting vaccine shipments to keep rolling in this week as the country inches closer to matching the percentage of people in the United States fully vaccinated against COVID-19. The federal government expects another 1.
Montreal blue-collar workers allege systemic racism on the job, seek compensation

Montreal blue-collar workers allege systemic racism on the job, seek compensation

MONTREAL — Blue-collar workers employed by a Montreal borough say they're seeking compensation from the city after a pair of reports earlier this spring revealed allegations of widespread discrimination against Black and other racialized employees.
England and Italy fans fill patios as teams battle for Euro 2020 final

England and Italy fans fill patios as teams battle for Euro 2020 final

Fans of Italy's national soccer squad took to Canada's streets in raucous droves on Sunday as they celebrated their team's triumph in the Euro Cup final and shook off some of the last vestiges of pandemic-related public health measures.
RCMP to provide update soon on investigation into wildfire in Lytton, B.C.

RCMP to provide update soon on investigation into wildfire in Lytton, B.C.

LYTTON, Calif. — RCMP have set up three security checkpoints around Lytton, B.C., and they say there will be an update soon on the investigation into the cause of the fast-moving wildfire that destroyed most of the village. Supt.
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