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Canadian jets still waiting for advanced missiles U.S. used to destroy flying objects

Canadian jets still waiting for advanced missiles U.S. used to destroy flying objects

OTTAWA — Canadian fighter jets still have not been armed with the type of missiles used by the American military to bring down four airborne objects in recent weeks, more than two years after such missiles were ordered. The U.S.
Major parties support quick passage of Liberal law delaying assisted dying expansion

Major parties support quick passage of Liberal law delaying assisted dying expansion

OTTAWA — All major parties in the House of Commons are signaling they will support a Liberal bill that would further delay the expansion of medically assisted dying to people whose sole condition is a mental disorder.
Canadian Heritage changes vetting process for anti-racism funds after nixing contract

Canadian Heritage changes vetting process for anti-racism funds after nixing contract

OTTAWA — Canadian Heritage has changed the way it vets funding requests for community and anti-racism projects after it cut ties with an organization that was accused of antisemitism.
Manitoba clinics can get extra pay for staying open longer under new plan

Manitoba clinics can get extra pay for staying open longer under new plan

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government is offering financial incentives to family and pediatric medical clinics that stay open longer, under a new 18-month pilot project.
Imperial Oil files cleanup plan for tailings leak in Alberta, won't disclose details

Imperial Oil files cleanup plan for tailings leak in Alberta, won't disclose details

Imperial Oil Ltd. has filed a plan for the interim cleanup of one of the largest oilpatch spills in Alberta history but hasn't released any details on the plan or the two toxic releases at its Kearl oilsands mine.
Turkish excavators search in rubble where Canadian woman last heard from

Turkish excavators search in rubble where Canadian woman last heard from

HALIFAX — Excavation equipment started moving rubble Monday at the scene of destruction where a Canadian woman was last heard from during a massive earthquake in Turkey, her brother said. The Feb.
Canadian government gives funding to help Vancouver's Chinatown revitalization

Canadian government gives funding to help Vancouver's Chinatown revitalization

VANCOUVER — The federal government is spending $1.8 million to help make Vancouver's historic Chinatown lighter and brighter.
Federal justice minister orders appeal for Manitoba man in murder case

Federal justice minister orders appeal for Manitoba man in murder case

WINNIPEG — Robert Sanderson will get a chance to clear his name after spending more than two decades behind bars on a murder conviction the federal justice minister says was a likely miscarriage of justice.
Workers get support for Atlantic City casino smoking ban

Workers get support for Atlantic City casino smoking ban

TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — Atlantic City casino dealers pushing for a smoking ban received support from several state lawmakers Monday at a long-awaited hearing on a bill that would end smoking inside the nine casinos.
The truth is down there: Canada helps U.S. search Lake Huron for latest object debris

The truth is down there: Canada helps U.S. search Lake Huron for latest object debris

WASHINGTON — A Canadian Coast Guard vessel churned across the Great Lakes to join the search for answers Monday after U.S.
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