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Canada condemns Hong Kong authorities after warrants issued for overseas activists

Canada condemns Hong Kong authorities after warrants issued for overseas activists

OTTAWA — The Canadian government is condemning Hong Kong's law enforcement authorities after they issued bounties and warrants for 19 pro-democracy activists, some of whom live in Canada.
Nanaimo, B.C., councillor's motion proposes asking for closure of safe injection site

Nanaimo, B.C., councillor's motion proposes asking for closure of safe injection site

A city councillor in Nanaimo, B.C., is expected to push the city to reach out to a B.C. health authority in a bid to close the overdose prevention site next to city hall. The agenda for Monday's council meeting says Coun.
City fines Montreal church for hosting MAGA-affiliated singer Sean Feucht

City fines Montreal church for hosting MAGA-affiliated singer Sean Feucht

MONTRÉAL — The City of Montreal has fined a local church for hosting a concert by the U.S.-based Christian musician Sean Feucht.
Most Canadians think the country is making progress on reconciliation: poll

Most Canadians think the country is making progress on reconciliation: poll

OTTAWA — Most Canadians believe the country is making good progress on reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples, a new poll from Leger suggests.
B.C.'s independent wood manufacturers decry retroactive U.S. softwood duties

B.C.'s independent wood manufacturers decry retroactive U.S. softwood duties

VANCOUVER — British Columbia's independent wood product makers say hundreds of small- and medium-sized manufacturers may be forced to shut down in light of the latest decision from the United States to raise anti-dumping duties on Canadian softwood.
N.S. Black community's reunion returns with safety measures, a year after shooting

N.S. Black community's reunion returns with safety measures, a year after shooting

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia's Black community is including safety measures at a reunion of former residents of a historic community in Halifax, one year after a shooting during the event.
Montreal air quality among worst in the world due to wildfires in Prairies

Montreal air quality among worst in the world due to wildfires in Prairies

MONTRÉAL — Environment Canada has issued air quality warnings across southern Quebec due to smoke from wildfires in the Canadian Prairies.
Auditor general to study hiring, promotion of public servants with disabilities

Auditor general to study hiring, promotion of public servants with disabilities

OTTAWA — The federal auditor general is planning to study the recruitment, retention and promotion of people with disabilities in the federal public service.
'Goosebumps' and euphoria after workers trapped in B.C. mine were freed

'Goosebumps' and euphoria after workers trapped in B.C. mine were freed

It was a "euphoric" moment as three drilling company workers were brought to safety after spending more than 60 hours trapped underground in a mine in a remote area of northwestern British Columbia, their employer said Friday.
How lessons can be learned from B.C.'s Red Chris mine to help future rescues

How lessons can be learned from B.C.'s Red Chris mine to help future rescues

A rescuer who has experienced the relief that comes with successfully freeing people trapped underground said lessons from a rescue operation at British Columbia's Red Chris mine can help teams across the country. Mine operator Newmont Corp.