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OTTAWA — The largest union in the federal public service is hoping the government uses this week's budget to set aside money for workers still facing issues from the Phoenix pay system.

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OTTAWA — When Paul Hughes crossed into Ukraine to help fight the Russians early last month, he expected he would be armed and taken to the front lines. But he couldn't get a weapon or ammunition.

OTTAWA — One of Canada's foremost experts on child protection online said she is "very optimistic" that a panel advising cabinet ministers about combating online harm can map out a way to protect minors from sexual exploitation on the internet.

WHITEHORSE — Yukon's premier says he and the other two premiers of Canada's northern territories met with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and the national defence minister on Monday to discuss Arctic sovereignty and security in light of the war in Ukra

VICTORIA — British Columbia Premier John Horgan says he has tested positive for COVID-19 and is at home isolating until his symptoms end. He made the announcement of his illness on Monday on his verified Twitter account.

OTTAWA — The Ontario police watchdog says a woman who claimed she was injured by a police horse during the "freedom convoy" protest was not hurt seriously enough to warrant an investigation.

MONTREAL — Quebec on Monday appeared to be the only province ready to buck the Canadian trend and prolong its mask mandate, as experts said face coverings are still an effective tool to limit COVID-19 transmission. Currently only Quebec, P.E.I.

OTTAWA — The federal government will consider whether to include booster shots in the next version of the COVID-19 vaccine mandate for its workers, the Treasury Board said as it reviews the rules.

MONTREAL — The chief judge of Quebec court has filed a motion with the Court of Appeal to get information under seal regarding a so-called secret trial held in the province and about which even she has been kept in the dark.