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Judge probes eight-month wait for federal minister's owl protection recommendation

Judge probes eight-month wait for federal minister's owl protection recommendation

VANCOUVER — A Federal Court judge said he's "wrestling" with why the minister responsible for saving British Columbia's northern spotted owl waited eight months to recommend an emergency protection order to cabinet with only one wild-born bird remain
Under pressure to clear Israel in hospital blast, Trudeau says he needs more time

Under pressure to clear Israel in hospital blast, Trudeau says he needs more time

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau faced growing pressure Thursday to state Canada's position on who was responsible for a blast at a hospital in Gaza City, but he would only say Canada must take the "necessary time" to examine what happened befo
Sidney Powell pleads guilty over efforts to overturn Trump's loss in Georgia and agrees to cooperate

Sidney Powell pleads guilty over efforts to overturn Trump's loss in Georgia and agrees to cooperate

ATLANTA (AP) — Lawyer Sidney Powell pleaded guilty to reduced charges Thursday over efforts to overturn Donald Trump’s loss in the 2020 election in Georgia, becoming the second defendant in the sprawling case to reach a deal with prosecutors.
P.E.I. long-term care homes were not sufficiently prepared for a pandemic: report

P.E.I. long-term care homes were not sufficiently prepared for a pandemic: report

CHARLOTTETOWN — A report on the spread of COVID-19 in long-term care homes in Prince Edward Island has found that the facilities were insufficiently prepared for a pandemic, and the crisis led to a deterioration in residents' quality of life.
Sidney Powell vowed to 'release the Kraken' to help Donald Trump. She may now testify against him

Sidney Powell vowed to 'release the Kraken' to help Donald Trump. She may now testify against him

NEW YORK (AP) — The Kraken has cracked.
RCMP tells owners to turn in guns after banned fully automatic model sold in Canada

RCMP tells owners to turn in guns after banned fully automatic model sold in Canada

OTTAWA — The RCMP has told owners to turn in what the force is calling fully automatic military surplus firearms after hundreds were misidentified and allowed into Canada for commercial sale.
Canada promised to stop exporting unwanted plastic waste. But it's still happening.

Canada promised to stop exporting unwanted plastic waste. But it's still happening.

OTTAWA — On the northern fringe of Myanmar's largest city is a township of nearly 300,000 people with a growing industrial base in textiles, consumer goods and food products.
Indigenous youth, Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission caution against pronoun bill

Indigenous youth, Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission caution against pronoun bill

REGINA — Armin Eashappie says if his teacher hadn't supported his name and pronoun change years ago, he likely wouldn't be alive. The Grade 12 student says he told his teacher first because school was safe.
Quebec English universities brace for potential financial fallout of tuition hikes

Quebec English universities brace for potential financial fallout of tuition hikes

MONTREAL — English-language universities in Quebec are bracing for the potential financial fallout of the province’s decision to nearly double tuition for out-of-province students.
Anti-discrimination efforts falling short in public service, RCMP: auditor general

Anti-discrimination efforts falling short in public service, RCMP: auditor general

OTTAWA — Canada's efforts to combat racism and discrimination in major departments and agencies are falling short, the federal auditor general found in a scathing report released Thursday.
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