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Yukon's chief medical officer announced as federal Liberal candidate

Yukon's chief medical officer announced as federal Liberal candidate

WHITEHORSE — Yukon's chief medical officer of health has been nominated as the candidate for the Liberal Party of Canada in the territory for the next federal election. Dr.
'We have nothing': Residents share frustrations after destructive B.C. wildfire

'We have nothing': Residents share frustrations after destructive B.C. wildfire

A resident of a small British Columbia community devastated by wildfire says she and others want to return home to see what remains of their properties and businesses. The community of Monte Lake, in B.C.
'Time for a new leader:' Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister says he won't run again

'Time for a new leader:' Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister says he won't run again

BRANDON, Man. — Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister says he won't seek re-election and a new Progressive Conservative leader will be chosen before the next provincial election.
First Nations search for children who didn't return from North Vancouver school

First Nations search for children who didn't return from North Vancouver school

VANCOUVER — Three British Columbia First Nations have launched an investigation to find answers about children who once attended the former St. Paul's Indian Residential School in North Vancouver but never made it home.
No person had 'fairer hearing,' government lawyer tells Meng Wanzhou extradition case

No person had 'fairer hearing,' government lawyer tells Meng Wanzhou extradition case

VANCOUVER — There has been no misconduct in the extradition case of Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou that would justify a stay of proceedings, a lawyer for Canada's attorney general told the British Columbia Supreme Court.
Ottawa creates new regulator for immigration consultants to root out fraud

Ottawa creates new regulator for immigration consultants to root out fraud

OTTAWA — The federal government is establishing a college for immigration and citizenship consultants to become the official regulator of the profession across the country.
Ottawa commits $321 million for residential school survivors and communities

Ottawa commits $321 million for residential school survivors and communities

OTTAWA — The federal government is committing $321 million in new funding for Indigenous communities and appointing a special interlocutor to propose law and policy changes to better respond to the findings of hundreds of unmarked graves at former re
Company 'shocked' by Ottawa's decision on proposed coal mine in southwestern Alberta

Company 'shocked' by Ottawa's decision on proposed coal mine in southwestern Alberta

CROWSNEST PASS, Alta. — The company behind the proposed Grassy Mountain coal project in southwestern Alberta says it is shocked by the federal government's decision that it cannot proceed.
O'Toole warns Canadians not safe in China after court upholds death sentence

O'Toole warns Canadians not safe in China after court upholds death sentence

OTTAWA — Federal Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole accused Beijing of using the death penalty for political purposes on Tuesday after a Chinese court upheld the sentence of a Canadian sentenced to death in a drug case.
Moderna to build mRNA production plant in Canada within two years

Moderna to build mRNA production plant in Canada within two years

OTTAWA — Massachusetts-based drug maker Moderna will build an mRNA vaccine manufacturing plant in Canada within the next two years, CEO Stéphane Bancel said Tuesday.