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Mild earthquake rattles three Quebec cities, no damage reported

Mild earthquake rattles three Quebec cities, no damage reported

MONTREAL — A 4.6 magnitude earthquake rumbled through parts of Quebec early Sunday morning. Natural Resources Canada says the quake struck at 5:43 a.m, and was "lightly felt" in Drummondville, Trois-Rivières and Montreal.
Toronto woman grappling with grief, anger after death of cousin held hostage by Hamas

Toronto woman grappling with grief, anger after death of cousin held hostage by Hamas

TORONTO — Mayan Shavit was incredulous at first when rumours surfaced on social media saying her cousin was dead.
McGill law professors on strike in protest of challenge to union certification

McGill law professors on strike in protest of challenge to union certification

MONTREAL — Law professors at McGill University were on the picket line Thursday, forcing the cancellation of classes during the first week of the fall semester in protest of the school's challenge to their right to unionize.
Some Quebec seniors homes struggle to stay afloat due to regulations, rising costs

Some Quebec seniors homes struggle to stay afloat due to regulations, rising costs

MONTREAL — Jacques Marchildon says sprinklers were the nail in the coffin for Villa Marie-Ange, the 14-person seniors residence he co-owns in St-Adelphe, Que.
Liberal immigration pivot forces Canada to reckon with approach to labour shortages

Liberal immigration pivot forces Canada to reckon with approach to labour shortages

OTTAWA — The Liberal government's decision to reel in the temporary foreign worker program after loosening the rules to help businesses find workers after the pandemic is sparking a contentious debate about whether governments should even try to addr
Two new senate appointments for Alberta include critic of school pronoun policy

Two new senate appointments for Alberta include critic of school pronoun policy

A corporate lawyer and a professor who has been a vocal critic of Alberta's planned legislation on pronouns in schools are both now senators representing the province. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Saturday that Gov.-Gen.
Inmate who escaped from federal facility in Laval, Que., now back in custody

Inmate who escaped from federal facility in Laval, Que., now back in custody

MONTREAL — An inmate convicted of murder who escaped from a federal facility in Laval, Que., on Friday evening is now back in custody after he returned to facility of his own accord.
Police arrest one man days after alleged homicide in Laurentians region

Police arrest one man days after alleged homicide in Laurentians region

MONTREAL — Police have arrested a 47-year-old man related to an alleged homicide in Quebec's Laurentians region.
No start date for Supreme Court renovation amid lengthy relocation delay

No start date for Supreme Court renovation amid lengthy relocation delay

OTTAWA — Preparation of a temporary new home for the Supreme Court of Canada is three years behind schedule due to a series of unforeseen challenges.
Mine review begins in Yukon despite First Nation concerns

Mine review begins in Yukon despite First Nation concerns

The Yukon government says an independent review of a catastrophic ore slide and cyanide solution spill at a gold mine in June is now underway, in a process that's going ahead despite concerns raised by the local First Nation.
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