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U.S. dismisses charges against Saskatoon mother accused of faking deaths

U.S. dismisses charges against Saskatoon mother accused of faking deaths

SASKATOON — A United States court has dismissed charges against a Saskatchewan woman accused of faking her death and that of her child before they crossed the border.
In the news today: Canadians in Gaza could soon cross into Egypt after list published

In the news today: Canadians in Gaza could soon cross into Egypt after list published

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today...
Indigenous soldiers determined to carry on family legacies

Indigenous soldiers determined to carry on family legacies

Indigenous Peoples have been part of Canada's military history dating back to the War of 1812, when it's estimated more than 10,000 First Nations people fought.
Small businesses still hoping for CEBA loan forgiveness extension as time runs out

Small businesses still hoping for CEBA loan forgiveness extension as time runs out

As the deadline to repay pandemic loans and receive partial forgiveness approaches, small businesses are still hoping the federal government will reverse course and extend it for another year.
Crown and defence say driver should serve 3 years after killing two UBC students

Crown and defence say driver should serve 3 years after killing two UBC students

RICHMOND, B.C. — The man who killed two University of British Columbia students in a high-speed crash sobbed in court as the mother of one of his victims described her grief as "woven into my DNA.
Canadians wait to flee Gaza Strip as border crossing reopens for approved evacuees

Canadians wait to flee Gaza Strip as border crossing reopens for approved evacuees

Canadians in the Gaza Strip who were told they might be able to get out of the besieged Palestinian territory over the weekend are instead still waiting for their chance to escape.
Guilbeault says no more carbon price carve outs on his watch, as Tory motion fails

Guilbeault says no more carbon price carve outs on his watch, as Tory motion fails

OTTAWA — Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault said Monday he will not stand for any further adjustments to Canada's carbon-pricing system as a Conservative motion calling for more carve-outs failed in the House of Commons.
Sex offender Randall Hopley removed his ankle bracelet to avoid court date: police

Sex offender Randall Hopley removed his ankle bracelet to avoid court date: police

British Columbia's attorney general says it's "unacceptable"that a high-risk sex offender was able to walk away from a Vancouver halfway house, and the province needs to understand what happened to prevent a reoccurrence.
Feds put $5M toward security for community groups who fear hate-motivated crimes

Feds put $5M toward security for community groups who fear hate-motivated crimes

OTTAWA — The federal government is spending $5 million on private security and other safety measures for community groups worried about an increase in hate-fuelled violence, the public safety minister announced Monday.
Tuition hike: Quebec government suggests it has rejected offer from McGill, Concordia

Tuition hike: Quebec government suggests it has rejected offer from McGill, Concordia

The heads of Quebec's three English-language universities met the premier and his minister of higher education on Monday, promising to ensure that more out-of-province students graduate with a knowledge of French.