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Judge to allow Ottawa residents to testify in 'Freedom Convoy' organizers' trial

Judge to allow Ottawa residents to testify in 'Freedom Convoy' organizers' trial

OTTAWA — Eight Ottawa residents will be allowed to testify at the criminal trial of two "Freedom Convoy" organizers, the presiding judge ruled Wednesday.
Around 70 Canadians stuck in Gaza, government officials say

Around 70 Canadians stuck in Gaza, government officials say

OTTAWA — Around 70 Canadians are stuck in the Gaza Strip and have asked for help, federal government officials said Wednesday, but the Canadian government has no way of reaching them without a humanitarian corridor.
Major Canadian grocers won't confirm discounts, price freezes feds promised last week

Major Canadian grocers won't confirm discounts, price freezes feds promised last week

OTTAWA — Major grocers in Canada are not yet confirming whether they have committed to special promotions to stabilize grocery prices, as was recently promised by the federal government.
Conservationists raise concerns over B.C.'s proposed grizzly bear stewardship plan

Conservationists raise concerns over B.C.'s proposed grizzly bear stewardship plan

Grizzly bears seen starving in the rainforests of British Columbia's south coast because there isn't enough salmon to sustain them raises alarm bells for wildlife biologist Wayne McCrory, who's known as a leading bear expert in Canada.
War crimes inquiry research sheds fresh light on Canadian screening, policies

War crimes inquiry research sheds fresh light on Canadian screening, policies

OTTAWA — When an individual suspected of taking part in the Second World War murder of Jews in western Ukraine applied for admission to Canada in 1951, immigration officials did not follow up with potential witnesses who might have provided crucial d
In the news today: Health ministers in Charlottetown and Joly talks Israel airlifts

In the news today: Health ministers in Charlottetown and Joly talks Israel airlifts

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today...
Health ministers converge in P.E.I. as governments negotiate final deals

Health ministers converge in P.E.I. as governments negotiate final deals

OTTAWA — Federal Health Minister Mark Holland is set to sit down with his provincial and territorial counterparts in Charlottetown on Wednesday to discuss how they're going to grow the health workforce.
Saskatchewan pronoun bill, notwithstanding clause coming later this week: Moe

Saskatchewan pronoun bill, notwithstanding clause coming later this week: Moe

REGINA — On the day politicians returned to debate legislation over the Saskatchewan Party government's pronoun policy in schools, Memphis Hartman reminded people he's a human being.
'They are in prison': Canadians desperate to help family in Gaza struggle for options

'They are in prison': Canadians desperate to help family in Gaza struggle for options

Reem Sultan said she's been struggling to hold herself together after recently losing loved ones in Gaza and is desperately looking for ways to help family still in the sealed-off Palestinian territory. The 49-year-old London, Ont.
Unifor ends strike less than 24 hour in after reaching tentative deal with GM

Unifor ends strike less than 24 hour in after reaching tentative deal with GM

TORONTO — Unifor put a short-lived strike on hold Tuesday after General Motors agreed to a tentative contract that mirrors the one the union reached with Ford Motor Co. about two weeks ago.
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