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Former top general says reviewing medals for Afghan vets a 'no-brainer' for Carney

Former top general says reviewing medals for Afghan vets a 'no-brainer' for Carney

OTTAWA — A former top general who led the military during the Afghanistan conflict is urging Prime Minister Mark Carney's government to revisit the files of soldiers who served there to see if any of their awards should be upgraded to the Victoria Cr
Atlantic Canada sees more sweltering temperatures, relief expected in Ontario

Atlantic Canada sees more sweltering temperatures, relief expected in Ontario

Extreme heat is expected to ease in many parts of Canada today, while the Atlantic provinces continue to bear the brunt of a multi-day heat wave.
Canadian news publishers, experts raise alarm over Google search AI summaries

Canadian news publishers, experts raise alarm over Google search AI summaries

In small font at the bottom of its AI summaries, Google warns users that "AI responses may include mistakes."
Air Canada, flight attendants yet to call 72 hour notice of job action

Air Canada, flight attendants yet to call 72 hour notice of job action

There's no word yet whether Air Canada and the union representing some 10,000 of its flight attendants have averted a possible strike or lockout that could begin as soon as Saturday.
China to impose 75.8 per cent tariffs on Canadian canola, industry braces for impacts

China to impose 75.8 per cent tariffs on Canadian canola, industry braces for impacts

Canada's canola industry is urging Ottawa to act as farmers brace for steep losses over a planned 75.8 per cent preliminary tariff from China on canola seed.
Yukon, Alaska sign agreement to address missing and murdered Indigenous people

Yukon, Alaska sign agreement to address missing and murdered Indigenous people

WHITEHORSE — The Yukon has signed an agreement with the state of Alaska to address the crisis of missing and murdered Indigenous people.
Evacuations ordered as wildfire roars near Newfoundland's largest city

Evacuations ordered as wildfire roars near Newfoundland's largest city

ST. JOHN'S — Residents near Newfoundland and Labrador's largest city were ordered to flee a wildfire Tuesday, as thousands of other people across the province faced the prospect of leaving or losing their homes to flames.
Cowichan title lands encompass multimillion-dollar mansions in Richmond, B.C.

Cowichan title lands encompass multimillion-dollar mansions in Richmond, B.C.

The stretch of semi-rural land on No. 6 Road in Richmond, B.C., is home to blueberry farms, multimillion-dollar mansions and an 18-hole golf course.
Top officer says Canada's laws are 'inadequate' to fight cross-border crime

Top officer says Canada's laws are 'inadequate' to fight cross-border crime

VICTORIA — The head of the Canada's police chiefs association says they are guided by "outdated and inadequate" laws that were never designed to take on the current criminal landscape that no longer respects international borders.
Satellite images reveal conditions that contributed to 'catastrophic' wildfire season

Satellite images reveal conditions that contributed to 'catastrophic' wildfire season

WINNIPEG — Images from space and artificial intelligence can help detect areas prone to extreme wildfires, researchers suggest, after satellite photos showed dry parts of Manitoba ahead of its devastating wildfire season.