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British Columbia's premier says his government will be fighting a lawsuit by an Aboriginal group based in the United States, saying B.C.'s obligations are to Indigenous people in Canada.

LA TUQUE — The victims of a plane crash over the weekend in La Tuque, in the province's Mauricie region, have been identified. The victims are Valérie Fortier, 42, of St-Valère, and Jean-Pier Godin, 41, of Ste-Eulalie.

Video showing a church in flames appeared on social media this week along with claims the fire happened at Montreal's Notre-Dame Basilica and was the result of arson by "Islamists.

QUÉBEC — Mired in scandal and dismal polling numbers, Quebec Premier François Legault will shuffle his cabinet next week and prorogue the provincial legislature until the end of the month.

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney's office says he told Ukraine's allies today that Canada is willing to deploy "direct and scalable military assistance" in a post-ceasefire Ukraine.

VANCOUVER — Temperatures in British Columbia have hit all-time Canadian record levels for the month of September for the second consecutive day, as extremely hot and smoky conditions persist across much of the province.

MONTREAL — Quebec is replacing its national public health director, with Dr. Caroline Quach-Thanh taking over from Dr. Luc Boileau. In a statement Wednesday, the government said Quach-Thanh's term will begin Sept. 29.

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OTTAWA — A new report argues the rise of gig work, artificial intelligence and rapid population growth are souring job prospects for Canada's youngest workers.

EDMONTON — An Alberta government order banning some books from school libraries doesn't appear to be deterring people from reading them, say managers at several bookstores.