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Canada · 7 d ago

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Canadian official reports "limited progress" in Canada-US trade talks

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Prime Minister Mark Carney said talks have intensified slightly in recent days. Trump and his officials have suggested a deal could come before next week's US midterm elections.

Canada · 7 d ago

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Racism allegations at Montreal police raise questions about supervision of recruits

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In June, the Service de police de la Ville de Montréal (SPVM) disbanded a 16-officer team at Station 39 in Montréal-Nord after racism allegations. Chief Fady Dagher noted that many of the officers had less than five years' experience.

Canada · 7 d ago

Danielle Smith faces another call for a leadership review

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The board of a United Conservative Party constituency association in Bonnyville-Cold Lake-St. Paul, Alberta, passed a motion Monday calling for a review of the premier's leadership. Local MLA Scott Cyr, who disagrees with it, says it is time to rally behind her.

Canada · 7 d ago

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Trump congratulates B.C.'s premier-designate as the NDP looks ahead

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"Congratulations to Lorne Doerkson on his Big Victory. Conservatives are moving strong in Canada!"

Canada · 7 d ago

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Quebec Liberal leader open to tribunal approval of rent hikes

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A seniors' association of nearly 35,000 members wants Quebec to better protect tenants from abusive rent increases. A recent investigative report described investors imposing hikes of 50 per cent or more on vulnerable tenants.

Canada · 7 d ago

Vancouver's EarthDaily wins a $3-million NASA task order

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EarthDaily will supply Earth observation data to NASA and the US Geological Survey, whose scientists will compare its satellite measurements with Landsat's.

Canada · 7 d ago

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Europe looks to Canada to prepare for the next pandemic

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European commissioner Hadja Lahbib says the EU wants to use its closer ties with Canada, as Washington grows less predictable. She says scientists agree the next crisis will come, and the point is to be ready.

Canada · 7 d ago

New Brunswick signs a deal to explore an old antimony mine

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Toronto-based Avenir Minerals has exclusive rights to explore the former Lake George mine, southwest of Fredericton.