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Canada to lead upgraded force in Latvia, but resists calls to meet spending target

Canada to lead upgraded force in Latvia, but resists calls to meet spending target

MADRID — Canada has signed an agreement to upgrade the NATO battlegroup it leads in Latvia to a brigade, a move that signals a commitment to the military alliance even as the federal Liberals resist calls to boost defence spending to two per cent of
Memorial service held for RCMP Const. Heidi Stevenson, killed in N.S. mass shooting

Memorial service held for RCMP Const. Heidi Stevenson, killed in N.S. mass shooting

HALIFAX — An RCMP officer who was among 22 people killed in the 2020 Nova Scotia mass shooting was remembered Wednesday during a regimental service in Halifax for her "fierce" character and brave actions.
Montreal police announce second arrest in drive-by shooting that killed 15-year-old

Montreal police announce second arrest in drive-by shooting that killed 15-year-old

Montreal police announced Wednesday they have arrested a second person in the drive-by shooting death of a 15-year-old girl last year. Cmdr.
Quebec COVID-19 hospitalizations rising as new variants gaining ground

Quebec COVID-19 hospitalizations rising as new variants gaining ground

MONTREAL — Quebec is seeing an increase in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations driven by new Omicron subvariants that account for about 75 per cent of infections, the province's public health director said Wednesday. Dr.
Sandra Oh, Donovan Bailey among dozens appointed to Order of Canada

Sandra Oh, Donovan Bailey among dozens appointed to Order of Canada

Film and TV actress Sandra Oh and track champion Donovan Bailey are among dozens of performers, athletes, advocates and experts newly named to Canada's highest civilian honour. Gov. Gen.
Cancelled Canada Day parades, Canada's role in NATO : In The News for June 29

Cancelled Canada Day parades, Canada's role in NATO : In The News for June 29

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 June 29 ... What we are watching in Canada ...
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.