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Eby calls softwood lumber dispute "canary in the coal mine" of U.S. protectionism

Eby calls softwood lumber dispute "canary in the coal mine" of U.S. protectionism

VICTORIA — Premier David Eby says the federal government cannot forget about the fate of British Columbia's softwood lumber industry as the deadline for a trade deal between the United States and Canada is hours away. Aug.
Grand jury indicts dad of slain Montreal girl for murder, accused pleads not guilty

Grand jury indicts dad of slain Montreal girl for murder, accused pleads not guilty

MONTREAL — The father of a nine-year-old Montreal girl who was found drowned in a pond in Upstate New York has been indicted by a grand jury and will stand trial for murder.
Here are some facts about the massive Russian quake and the tsunami it sent to B.C.

Here are some facts about the massive Russian quake and the tsunami it sent to B.C.

When one of the biggest earthquakes ever recorded struck off Russia's coast on Tuesday, it triggered a tsunami that raced across the Pacific to British Columbia. Here are some facts about the quake and the waves that followed.
With Ottawa promising bail reform, what’s driving the debate?

With Ottawa promising bail reform, what’s driving the debate?

OTTAWA — Premiers are putting pressure on Ottawa to implement tougher bail rules. With the federal government expected to table bail reform legislation in the fall, critics are expressing worries already about Ottawa’s plans.
Bank of Canada holds key rate at 2.75% but opens door to future cuts

Bank of Canada holds key rate at 2.75% but opens door to future cuts

OTTAWA — The Bank of Canada left its policy rate unchanged Wednesday but said future cuts may be warranted as U.S. tariffs continue to cloud the outlook. The central bank’s policy rate remains at 2.75 per cent after a third consecutive hold.
Small tsunami forecast in B.C., beaches closed, after massive 8.8 quake off Russia

Small tsunami forecast in B.C., beaches closed, after massive 8.8 quake off Russia

Most of British Columbia's coast is under a tsunami advisory, triggered when one of the biggest earthquakes ever recorded struck off the coast of southeastern Russia.
1988 Quebec missing person's case solved after bones found in river identified

1988 Quebec missing person's case solved after bones found in river identified

MONTREAL — Montreal-area police say a missing person's case from 1988 has been solved with the recent discovery of human remains in a vehicle submerged in a river. Robert St-Louis, a 42-year-old father of five from Laval, Que.
Crown attorneys' group accuses politicians, media of 'attacks' on justice system

Crown attorneys' group accuses politicians, media of 'attacks' on justice system

OTTAWA — The president of the Ontario Crown Attorneys' Association says "attacks" launched by "politicians, media and members of the public" in response to two high-profile criminal cases amount to "affronts to the rule of law.
Quebec population expected to decrease over next five years

Quebec population expected to decrease over next five years

MONTREAL — Quebec's statistical institute estimates the province's population will decline by 80,000 by 2030.
Islamophobia envoy says Mideast war is bringing back anti-Muslim tropes from 9/11

Islamophobia envoy says Mideast war is bringing back anti-Muslim tropes from 9/11

OTTAWA — Ottawa's special representative on combating Islamophobia says she's alarmed by a recent revival of decades-old tropes about Muslims supporting terrorist violence.
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