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Cabinet shuffle expected Wednesday as ministers announce they won't seek re-election

Cabinet shuffle expected Wednesday as ministers announce they won't seek re-election

OTTAWA — With Prime Minister Justin Trudeau expected to shuffle his cabinet as early as Wednesday,a string of Liberal ministers have confirmed they will not run in the next federal election.
Chinese foreign interference: Retired Mountie William Majcher granted bail in Quebec

Chinese foreign interference: Retired Mountie William Majcher granted bail in Quebec

LONGUEUIL, Que. — A former RCMP officer charged with helping China conduct foreign interference was granted bail on Tuesday with conditions that forbid him from leaving the country.
B.C. port workers mull contract offer as expert warns of more labour strife

B.C. port workers mull contract offer as expert warns of more labour strife

VANCOUVER — More large-scale disputes like the industrial action at British Columbia's ports may be on the horizon, a labour movement researcher is warning, as longshore workers gathered to consider a possible agreement with employers.
N.S. RCMP describe power and height of floodwaters that left three dead, one missing

N.S. RCMP describe power and height of floodwaters that left three dead, one missing

WINDSOR, N.S. — The Nova Scotia RCMP provided a description Tuesday of the terrifying power of torrential floodwaters that took the lives of a man and two children early Saturday and left a youth missing. Sgt.
Ottawa buying nine Airbus planes to replace Polaris fleet, including PM's plane

Ottawa buying nine Airbus planes to replace Polaris fleet, including PM's plane

OTTAWA — The federal government has signed a $3.
Core of Montreal's Chinatown district receives Quebec heritage status

Core of Montreal's Chinatown district receives Quebec heritage status

MONTREAL — Quebec has designated Montreal's Chinatown neighbourhood a provincial heritage site, protecting nine buildings in the district from demolition or significant alteration without permission.
How Paul Bernardo's prison transfer renewed an old legal debate over just two words

How Paul Bernardo's prison transfer renewed an old legal debate over just two words

OTTAWA — The federal Conservatives say Canadians angry over Paul Bernardo's move to a medium-security prison have a Liberal government law to blame.
In The News for today: Floods, fires and food Insecurities concerning Canadians

In The News for today: Floods, fires and food Insecurities concerning Canadians

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today...
Climate change: Correlation between wildfires, flooding in Nova Scotia

Climate change: Correlation between wildfires, flooding in Nova Scotia

FREDERICTON — The fingerprints of climate change are all over the supercharged weather witnessed this year in Nova Scotia -- and the rest of the country -- from raging wildfires to devastating flooding.
B.C. crews hopeful of forecasted heavy rain dampening massive Donnie Creek wildfire

B.C. crews hopeful of forecasted heavy rain dampening massive Donnie Creek wildfire

PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. — Crews fighting British Columbia's largest ever wildfire are hoping a "heavy, prolonged rain" in the forecast can help them turn the corner on the massive blaze.