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House of Commons to break for the holidays, return in January

House of Commons to break for the holidays, return in January

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau ended the fall sitting of the House of Commons by saying he shares the New Democrats' concerns around health care.
Eastern Quebec bus crash kills two people, leaves many in hospital

Eastern Quebec bus crash kills two people, leaves many in hospital

SAINT-FABIEN, Que. — Health officials say eight people remain in hospital after a collision between a car and a bus Tuesday evening that killed two people in St-Fabien, Que. Dr.
First Nations, governments working to establish Indigenous protected area in Manitoba

First Nations, governments working to establish Indigenous protected area in Manitoba

MONTREAL — Four First Nations in Manitoba are working with the provincial and federal governments to establish a new Indigenous protected area.
Alberta care home worker shared photos of residents, used bug-eyes filter

Alberta care home worker shared photos of residents, used bug-eyes filter

LAMONT, Alta. — An Alberta health-care worker has been sentenced for taking and sharing photos of long-term care residents, including one that was distorted with a filter.
Coaching Association of Canada announces new mental health and sport project

Coaching Association of Canada announces new mental health and sport project

OTTAWA — The Coaching Association of Canada announced a new mental health and sport project funded by the Public Health Agency of Canada on Tuesday. The National Mental Health and Sport project will be launching in February 2023.
HSBC updates climate policy to stop funding new oil and gas

HSBC updates climate policy to stop funding new oil and gas

LONDON — HSBC, Europe’s biggest bank, announced Wednesday it will no longer finance new oil and gas fields as part of its updated climate strategy.
National average rent rose to a record $2,024 in November: Rentals.ca

National average rent rose to a record $2,024 in November: Rentals.ca

MONTREAL — The average monthly cost to rent a home in Canada rose to a record $2,024 in November, new data shows, and experts say this trend is showing no signs of stopping.
Soccer writer Grant Wahl died of heart aneurysm at World Cup

Soccer writer Grant Wahl died of heart aneurysm at World Cup

NEW YORK (AP) — Grant Wahl died of an aneurysm in his heart when he was stricken while covering a World Cup match last weekend, according to an autopsy of the well-known American soccer writer. Wahl's wife, Dr.
Province announces funding for food banks

Province announces funding for food banks

The St. Albert Food Bank and Community Village is gearing up for around 300 Christmas hampers this year, which is “above the “regular” hampers that folks will be needing to get them through the month," said Suzan Krecsy executive director of the food bank.
First Nations groups determining next steps in landfill search, consulting experts

First Nations groups determining next steps in landfill search, consulting experts

WINNIPEG — Indigenous groups are considering their own study into a potential search of a landfill outside Winnipeg for the remains of two women believed to be the victims of an alleged serial killer after police declined to look there.
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