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Town in Quebec's Laurentians declares state of emergency after heavy rainfall
MONTREAL - A municipality in Quebec's Laurentians region has declared a local state of emergency after heavy rainfall left some roads impassable.
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Canadian astronaut prepares for NASA mission to International Space Station
Growing up on a cattle farm in eastern Alberta, Joshua Kutryk says he dreamt of going to space though he never thought it would happen.
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Hundreds protest Meta's plan for massive data centre in northern Alberta county
The protest took place in Morinville, where the company behind Facebook announced last month that it's building a massive one-gigawatt data centre.
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States of emergency declared in Ontarioâs Niagara Region after major flooding
Back-to-back âhistoric stormsâ dumped a combined 250 millimetres of rain on parts of the area
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Joint and several liability: who pays when one can't
See how joint and several liability shapes Pierringer agreements and defendant exposure in Canadian personal injury litigation In personal injury law, the bill doesnât always get split evenly. Sometimes, one defendant ends up paying for everyone else, including the ones who couldnât. Thatâs the reality of joint and several liability in Canada, and for personal injury lawyers, knowing how to use it is just half the battle. Joint and several liability lets an injured plaintiff collect the full a...
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EDI in admissions and hiring: the case in favour
Malinda S. Smith argues that equity strengthens excellence in university hiring and admissions. The post EDI in admissions and hiring: the case in favour appeared first on University Affairs.
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B.C. wildfire conditions 'explosive and extremely dangerous' as crews brace for more heat, dry lightning
The period of cooler, more humid weather that provided some relief for crews battling the Pear Lake wildfire has come to an end, according to the B.C. Wildfire Service (BCWS). It says hotter, drier conditions have returned and are expected to increase fire activity in the coming days. In the southern Interior, temperatures are expected to hit the mid-30s this week, with the possibility of dry lightning. Of the 112 wildfires burning across B.C., 84 are believed to have been caused by lightning...
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Russian missile and drone barrage in Ukrainian capital region kills 17
Russia unleashes deadly wave of missiles, drones on Kyiv Russian missile and drone strikes on Kyiv and the surrounding region killed 17 people and wounded 44 others overnight into Wednesday, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said. The attack was the latest in a series of large-scale Russian ballistic missile strikes that have become near-routine this summer. The intensified barrages are exploiting Ukraine's critical shortage of interceptor missiles for the U.S.-made Patriot systems, the...
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Canadian Armed Forces member charged in terrorist case no longer in the military
MONTREAL â A Quebec man charged last year with facilitating a terrorist activity is no longer a member of the Canadian Armed Forces.
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Ontario launches reviews of large public agencies including Metrolinx, LCBO
The Ontario government is putting several large public agencies under the microscope, launching reviews that will look at efficiency and productivity. The announcement today from Treasury Board President Peter Bethlenfalvy comes as government spending has been under increased scrutiny recently, due to Toronto-area Progressive Conservative caucus members billing thousands in Toronto hotel stays. Premier Doug [âŠ]
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Carneyâs Canada Investment Summit âextremely well done,â but details to attract $1 trillion in new capital from top financiers remain unclear
Prime Minister Mark Carney meets Chief Executive Officer of Temasek Holdings Dilhan Pillay. Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press. âCanada has what the world wants.â That was the overarching sales pitch that Prime Minister Mark Carney gave at his inaugural Canada Investment Summit to many of the worldâ...
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Ontario launches medical school tuition grants worth $220-million for family doctors
The provincial government said in January that the number of Ontarians without a primary-care provider had dropped to 1.98-million, down from an earlier estimate of 2.5 million as of 2023.Jeff McIntosh/The Canadian Press Ontario family doctor residents can begin applying Thursday for a new grant th...
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What it was like to pitch a project in the hurly-burly of the Canada Investment Summit
100% Human-crafted journalism, trusted by leaders Getting into Canadaâs deal book led to many meetings for Alberta defence entrepreneur JR Coxâeven if he was excluded from the main event Learning that his plan to build a military explosives factory complex in central Alberta was in the Canada Inve...
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Albertaâs separation multiverseâand the variable no economist can predict
Counter-protestors walk through a crowd of Alberta separatists during an Alberta Prosperity Project rally at the Alberta Legislature in Edmonton on Saturday, Aug. 29, 2026. Amanda Erickson/The Canadian Press. The researchers have run the numbers. Theyâve divided the debt, priced the bureaucracy, mo...
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Op-Ed: The Liberservative Party of Canada
Fearless and independent Canadian journalism Stephen Harper did not endorse Mark Carney on Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2026. That would be going too far. But the former Conservative prime minister did turn up at Carneyâs Canada Investment Summit and say the Liberal government had âno choiceâ but to walk aw...
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EU chief warns China âwe will use all toolsâ to rebalance trade
Fearless and independent Canadian journalism The EUâs trade talks with China must deliver results, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Wednesday, warning the bloc would âuse all tools at our disposal to rebalance our relationship.â âOur trade deficit with China is now âŹ1 bil...
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Key transcripts that led to Project South probe will remain under publication ban, Ontario Superior Court rules
From left, Toronto Police Chief Myron Demkiw joins York Regional Police Chief Jim MacSween and Deputy Chief Ryan Hogan to announce the results of Project South in Aurora, Ont., on Feb. 5.Jon Blacker/The Canadian Press Transcripts of key recordings that led to the Project South takedown will remain...
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Five things that happened during the first two debates of Quebec election campaign
Coalition Avenir Québec supporters await the arrival of leader Christine Frechette to an election debate in Montreal, on Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2026. MONTREAL - After getting some moderate attention and a few feisty exchanges during the first debate of the Quebec election campaign, the prospects of an...
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Newfoundland and Labrador votes in favour of Quebec energy agreement worth billions
Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Tony Wakeham takes questions from the media as Quebec Premier Christine Frechette, back left, and Prime Minister Mark Carney look on, following the announcement of a new agreement on the Churchill Falls generating station and the launch of new hydro, wind and transm...
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More Time Needed to Get Gas Royalties Right, Nation Says
People in B.C. are headed to the polls in October for municipal elections across the province. At the same time, local newsrooms have been gutted, with existing reporting teams trying to do more with less. Local politics are hugely consequential for how we live day to day but often have the lowest...
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CONTEST: Win Tickets to Vancouver Writers Fest 2026
People in B.C. are headed to the polls in October for municipal elections across the province. At the same time, local newsrooms have been gutted, with existing reporting teams trying to do more with less. Local politics are hugely consequential for how we live day to day but often have the lowest...
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David Eby Fuels Early Election Speculation
People in B.C. are headed to the polls in October for municipal elections across the province. At the same time, local newsrooms have been gutted, with existing reporting teams trying to do more with less. Local politics are hugely consequential for how we live day to day but often have the lowest...
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Will BCâs Land Zoning Plan Protect More Forests?
People in B.C. are headed to the polls in October for municipal elections across the province. At the same time, local newsrooms have been gutted, with existing reporting teams trying to do more with less. Local politics are hugely consequential for how we live day to day but often have the lowest...
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Trump signs order to ban Canadian goods from U.S. government procurement
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a campaign rally in Gastonia, N.C. on Wednesday. The U.S. president ordered his governmentâs agencies and departments to eliminate Canadian products from $280 billion (U.S.) in federal procurement. U.S. President Donald Trump signed an order Wednesday dema...
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Quebec party leaders spar about referendum and sovereignty in second debate
Coalition Avenir Quebec Leader Christine Frechette speaks to the media following the debate, Montreal, Sept. 16.Christopher Katsarov/The Canadian Press The prospect of a referendum on Quebec sovereignty took centre stage Wednesday as the heads of the main political parties squared off for a provinc...
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Trump threatens EU with more tariffs if Canada joins
The U.S. President threatened to respond to the proposed move by imposing more tariffs on the bloc.
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Ford government says cities must not deviate from Buy Ontario rules
The province could reconsider funding for municipalities that don't comply with Buy Ontario requirements, Municipal Affairs and Housing Minister Rob Flack said in a letter to municipal leaders.Cole Burston/The Canadian Press Premier Doug Fordâs government is threatening to cut off funding to munici...
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Sudoku: Week of Sept. 14, 2026
Fearless and independent Canadian journalism Thank you for being a paid subscriber. Your support makes our original and Canadian-focused journalism possible. đšđŠ â The ability to gift a 20% discount on Canadian Affairs subscriptions to your contacts Your email address will not be published. Requir...
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Crossword: Essay Outline
Fearless and independent Canadian journalism Thank you for being a paid subscriber. Your support makes our original and Canadian-focused journalism possible. đšđŠ â The ability to gift a 20% discount on Canadian Affairs subscriptions to your contacts Your email address will not be published. Requir...
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West Fraser enters into new US$500M loan agreement, maturing in 2029
Logs are piled up at West Fraser Timber in Quesnel, B.C., Tuesday, April 21, 2009.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward VANCOUVER - West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. says it has entered into a new US$500-million loan agreement, maturing in 2029. The company says some of the proceeds will be used to retir...
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What are Carneyâs next moves after EU meetings and the investment summit? Ask us your questions
Weâll be answering questions about the summitâs big announcements, EU associate member talks and whatâs in store for the countryâs financial future Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks at the Canada Investment Summit welcome reception at the Royal Ontario Museum in Toronto on Sept. 13.Laura Proctor/Th...
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How rising bond yields are affecting Canadian mortgages, inflation and investing
A for sale/sold sign stands in front of residential homes in the Riverside South neighbourhood of Ottawa, in 2024.PATRICK DOYLE/The Canadian Press The bond market has gained increased attention in recent weeks as fluctuations and record highs affect consumers and investors alike, influencing inflat...
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Poilievre urges Conservatives to put national interest first in caucus address
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre speaks to workers at Cavalier Tool and Manufacturing Ltd., in Windsor, Ont., on Aug. 24.Dax Melmer/The Canadian Press Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre kicked off his address to his caucus Thursday with a promise that the Official Opposition will unite behind...
successNew Brunswick's nuclear power plant expected to be off-line for weeks, official says
FREDERICTON - A representative for New Brunswick's nuclear power plant says it's expected to remain off-line for a few weeks as they make a repair.
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Ottawa urged to fund intensive housing for homeless Canadians with cognitive impairments
A group of tents is seen in Dufferin Grove Park, in Toronto, last year.EDUARDO LIMA/The Globe and Mail Ottawa should invest in intensive housing for Canadians with severe cognitive impairment, a small but uniquely visible and costly subgroup in the homeless population that no current housing model...
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