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Rain, mud and people trapped: A list of numbers prompted by storm in southern B.C.

Rain, mud and people trapped: A list of numbers prompted by storm in southern B.C.

VANCOUVER — Torrential rain that set off flooding and mudslides in southern British Columbia closed highways, trapped people in vehicles and forced the evacuation of some communities.
Justin, take the wheel: experts tell Canada to show tough love at White House

Justin, take the wheel: experts tell Canada to show tough love at White House

WASHINGTON — The federal Liberal government was lulled into a false sense of security by the results of last year's U.S.
Ottawa must consult provinces on emissions cap for oil, gas industry: Alberta premier

Ottawa must consult provinces on emissions cap for oil, gas industry: Alberta premier

OTTAWA — Alberta Premier Jason Kenney warned the federal government on Monday that it must consult with the provinces as Ottawa moves on plans to implement a cap on emissions from the oil and gas sector.
Quebec coroner concerned about lack of COVID-19 preparation in long-term care homes

Quebec coroner concerned about lack of COVID-19 preparation in long-term care homes

QUEBEC — The coroner investigating COVID-19 deaths in Quebec's long-term care homes said Monday she was troubled by the fact officials knew there were risks to the care homes but failed to protect them from the pandemic's first wave.
As MPs return to Hill, some still worry about safety despite enhanced security

As MPs return to Hill, some still worry about safety despite enhanced security

OTTAWA — With a week until MPs return to Parliament Hill, the issue of safety is top of mind for some as the threat of political violence has been on the rise.
Alberta child care and Queen Elizabeth's sprained back: In The News for Nov. 15

Alberta child care and Queen Elizabeth's sprained back: In The News for Nov. 15

In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of Nov. 15 ... What we are watching in Canada ...
Doctors lament overnight closure of Montreal hospital ER, dig into pockets to end it

Doctors lament overnight closure of Montreal hospital ER, dig into pockets to end it

MONTREAL — Dr. Fahimy Saoud spent a recent shift in a west-Montreal emergency room idly sitting and waiting for patients she knew would never come.
Clock already ticking on Liberal promise to introduce host of bills in first 100 days

Clock already ticking on Liberal promise to introduce host of bills in first 100 days

OTTAWA — After getting off to an arguably slow start since winning re-election on Sept. 20, Justin Trudeau's Liberal government appears poised to go into hyperdrive with next week's resumption of Parliament.
Tory brand with racialized communities still hurt by divisive 2015 campaign: MP

Tory brand with racialized communities still hurt by divisive 2015 campaign: MP

OTTAWA — The Conservative MP leading outreach efforts for leader Erin O'Toole says a six-year-old promise to create a 'barbaric cultural practices' hotline still hangs over the party's attempts to rebuild relationships with racialized communities tod
Excessive workloads hurting veterans and staff, former case manager alleges

Excessive workloads hurting veterans and staff, former case manager alleges

OTTAWA — A former case manager with Veterans Affairs Canada is speaking out about the overwhelming caseloads, lack of support and toxic work environment that she says are putting severely disabled veterans at risk.
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