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As critics push Trudeau on China interference, Liberal MP says he has become 'target'

As critics push Trudeau on China interference, Liberal MP says he has become 'target'

OTTAWA — Politicians including a Liberal MP and a senator say they fear allegations of Chinese interference in the 2019 federal election will lead to anti-Asian racism.
Paradox between warming climate and intense snowstorms, say scientists

Paradox between warming climate and intense snowstorms, say scientists

FREDERICTON — There is a complex, counterintuitive relationship between rising global temperatures and the likelihood of increasingly intense snowstorms across Canada.
Ontario Walmart turns into 'hotel' as storm-stranded shoppers get stuck for the night

Ontario Walmart turns into 'hotel' as storm-stranded shoppers get stuck for the night

CHATHAM, Ont. — A quick errand to Walmart turned into an overnight adventure for dozens of shoppers in southern Ontario when whiteout conditions meant they couldn't leave the store, and employees pumped up air mattresses and set up a buffet with deli food for the unexpected guests.
Dolphins delight with return to B.C. waters, but some see 'invasive species'

Dolphins delight with return to B.C. waters, but some see 'invasive species'

After 100 years of absence, large numbers of Pacific white-sided dolphins are back in the northern part of British Columbia's Salish Sea.
Canada urges Taliban to reverse decision on banning women from NGO work

Canada urges Taliban to reverse decision on banning women from NGO work

OTTAWA — Canada's international development minister is calling on the Taliban to reverse its decision to bar women from working at non-governmental organizations in Afghanistan.
King Charles salutes late queen, public workers in speech

King Charles salutes late queen, public workers in speech

LONDON (AP) — King Charles III evoked memories Sunday of his late mother, Queen Elizabeth II, as he broadcast his first Christmas message as monarch in a speech that also paid tribute to the “selfless dedication” of Britain’s public service workers.
Moe to run again for premier, looks to lead Saskatchewan out of Alberta's shadow

Moe to run again for premier, looks to lead Saskatchewan out of Alberta's shadow

REGINA — Premier Scott Moe says he plans to run in the next provincial electionand wants to turn Saskatchewan into a leader in the west for decades to come.
'Hundreds' of Canadians stranded for days in Mexico after Sunwing cancellations

'Hundreds' of Canadians stranded for days in Mexico after Sunwing cancellations

Hundreds of Canadians are stranded in Cancún, Mexico and don't know how they'll get home after their Sunwing flights were cancelled last week.
'Avoidable loss:' Widow of man who drowned in Fort McMurray pool sues operator

'Avoidable loss:' Widow of man who drowned in Fort McMurray pool sues operator

FORT MCMURRAY, Alta. — A lawsuit filed in the drowning of an Alberta man in a public pool is shining a light on potentially dangerous breath-holding exercises and what responsibility facility operators have to supervise patrons who practise them.
Keystone pipeline reopening plan approved; in-service date not yet announced

Keystone pipeline reopening plan approved; in-service date not yet announced

CALGARY — TC Energy Corp. has received regulatory approval to restart the remaining segment of the Keystone pipeline that has been shut down since suffering its worst oil spill in the pipeline's history on Dec. 7.
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