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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.
Junior hockey players' trial a chance to discuss sex, masculinity with youth: experts

Junior hockey players' trial a chance to discuss sex, masculinity with youth: experts

TORONTO — The sexual assault trial of five former junior hockey players that culminated in their acquittal on Thursday is sparking a renewed conversation about how young people are being educated about sex and masculinity, experts say — and how paren
Police recapture convicted murderer who escaped prison north of Montreal

Police recapture convicted murderer who escaped prison north of Montreal

MONTREAL — A convicted murderer who escaped from a Quebec prison nearly three weeks earlier was recaptured early Friday in Montreal, Correctional Service Canada said. They said Lory Bill Germa was apprehended by the Montreal police at around 7:45 a.
Final arguments on Monday in bail hearing for 3 Quebec extremist plot suspects

Final arguments on Monday in bail hearing for 3 Quebec extremist plot suspects

QUÉBEC — A Quebec court judge is expected to hear final arguments from the Crown and defence attorneys on Monday in a bail hearing for three men facing terrorism charges in the Quebec City region.
Trump says he hasn't 'had a lot of luck' with Canada ahead of latest tariff deadline

Trump says he hasn't 'had a lot of luck' with Canada ahead of latest tariff deadline

WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump said Friday his administration hasn't "had a lot of luck with Canada" in its trade negotiations, tempering expectations of a deal ahead of next week's deadline to avert tariffs.
Former city lawyer who vandalized National Holocaust Monument pleads guilty

Former city lawyer who vandalized National Holocaust Monument pleads guilty

OTTAWA — A former City of Ottawa lawyer has pleaded guilty after defacing Canada's National Holocaust Monument.