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Zexi Li, 'Freedom Convoy' lawyers spar at organizers' criminal trial

Zexi Li, 'Freedom Convoy' lawyers spar at organizers' criminal trial

OTTAWA — The woman who went to court to get an injunction against the "Freedom Convoy" last year faced the protest organizers in criminal court Monday in some of the most combative lines of questioning the trial has seen so far.
Suncor CEO says company committed to decarbonization, is accused of greenwashing

Suncor CEO says company committed to decarbonization, is accused of greenwashing

OTTAWA — Suncor remains totally committed to eliminating its carbon footprint in less than three decades, the company's CEO said Monday on Parliament Hill.
Montreal mayor joins mayors of New York, Paris on UN sustainability advisory group

Montreal mayor joins mayors of New York, Paris on UN sustainability advisory group

Montreal Mayor Valérie Plante has joined a new United Nations group to help local and regional governments implement the organization's sustainable development plan.
In the news today: Fifth Canadian dies in Israel after Hamas attacks

In the news today: Fifth Canadian dies in Israel after Hamas attacks

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today...
Global Affairs confirms death of fifth Canadian in Israel after Hamas attacks

Global Affairs confirms death of fifth Canadian in Israel after Hamas attacks

OTTAWA — Global Affairs Canada has confirmed the death of a fifth Canadian in Israel after a series of attacks by Hamas militants, while Canadians in the besieged Gaza Strip still have no way to get out.
NDP to campaign on pharmacare if it backs out of Liberal deal: national director

NDP to campaign on pharmacare if it backs out of Liberal deal: national director

HAMILTON — The federal New Democrats plan to make pharmacare a central issue in the next election if the Liberals do not meet the bar the opposition party has set for legislation to reduce the cost of prescription drugs.
Friends and family mourn the loss of Canadians killed by Hamas in Israel

Friends and family mourn the loss of Canadians killed by Hamas in Israel

Friends, family and government officials have confirmed that at least five Canadians were killed last weekend when Hamas militants conducted a series of attacks in Israel.
More than 50 Indigenous fish harvesters in the Maritimes charged or on trial: Ottawa

More than 50 Indigenous fish harvesters in the Maritimes charged or on trial: Ottawa

HALIFAX — Three years after a First Nation started a self-regulated lobster fishery that sparked protests and violence in Nova Scotia, federal prosecutors are pressing ahead with charges against dozens of Indigenous fishers, some of whom are planning
Ottawa working to get Canadians out of Gaza, announces plan for those in West Bank

Ottawa working to get Canadians out of Gaza, announces plan for those in West Bank

Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly says the federal government is still working to get Canadians out of the besieged Gaza Strip as the Palestinian territory braces for an expected ground invasion by Israel.
Cloud breaks bring cheers from partial solar eclipse watchers at B.C. observatory

Cloud breaks bring cheers from partial solar eclipse watchers at B.C. observatory

SAANICH, B.C. — Cheers greeted the brief cloud breaks that gave more than 100 people gathered at an astrophysical observatory site near Victoria, B.C., a peak at Saturday's partial solar eclipse.
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