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OTTAWA — Cindy Blackstock, one of the people responsible for bringing forward a Canadian Human Rights Tribunal case that led to a historic settlement agreement, says she is concerned about an "imbalance" between what lawyers and victims will be paid.

WINNIPEG — Coin collectors across the country will soon be able to get their hands on a piece of history as the first Canadian coins bearing the image of King Charles go into production.

SAN FRANCISCO — Its 21 member economies represent nearly three billion people and 62 per cent of the world's GDP, generating US$30 trillion in global trade last year alone.

Quebec's forest fire prevention agency says the area burned by wildfires this year was greater than the previous 20 years combined.

OTTAWA — The Liberal government has released its final policy direction for the Online Streaming Act, requiring digital giants to contribute to Canadian content while leaving individual content creators alone.

TORONTO — Peter Nygard, the former Canadian fashion mogul who was found guilty of four counts of sexual assault, could face up to a decade or more behind bars as an Ontario court hands down a sentence expected to "set the tone" for similar cases in t

Montreal police are investigating after the walls of 16 métro stations were covered overnight with pro-Palestinian posters.

Friends, family and government officials have confirmed that at least seven Canadians were killed when Hamas militants conducted a series of attacks in Israel on Oct. 7.

Quebec City police say they have arrested a teenager in the sexual assault and killing of a 19-year-old woman on Oct. 26.

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today...