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Who's in, who's out, and who else might join the Conservative party leadership race

Who's in, who's out, and who else might join the Conservative party leadership race

OTTAWA — With Sept.10 picked as the date for when the Conservative Party of Canada will have a new leader, time is ticking for prospective candidates and their teams to get into place.
Patrick Brown's decision whether to enter the Conservative race coming 'soon'

Patrick Brown's decision whether to enter the Conservative race coming 'soon'

OTTAWA — A spokesman for Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown says he will soon make a decision about whether to enter the Conservative party leadership race.
Ontario announces $10M for Ottawa businesses affected by downtown protests

Ontario announces $10M for Ottawa businesses affected by downtown protests

OTTAWA — The Ontario government is offering Ottawa businesses affected by the weeks-long protest in the city's downtown $10 million in supports. Tourism and Culture Minister Lisa MacLeod, who also represents an Ottawa riding, also announced a $1.
Canada's foreign minister meets counterparts at NATO to ramp up pressure on Moscow

Canada's foreign minister meets counterparts at NATO to ramp up pressure on Moscow

OTTAWA — Canada’s foreign affairs minister met counterparts at NATO headquarters in Brussels on Friday to co-ordinate continuing efforts to sanction Russia for its invasion of Ukraine.
Nuclear plant attack and Canada's plastic waste exports: In The News for Mar. 4

Nuclear plant attack and Canada's plastic waste exports: In The News for Mar. 4

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 Mar. 4 ... What we are watching in Canada ...
'Disheartening': Alberta government promise to track domestic violence offenders lags

'Disheartening': Alberta government promise to track domestic violence offenders lags

CALGARY — The Alberta government is lagging on a promise to fund electronic monitoring of domestic violence offenders even as other provinces push forward with programs believed to have saved lives.
Canada must do more to control plastic waste exports: Environment Minister Guilbeault

Canada must do more to control plastic waste exports: Environment Minister Guilbeault

OTTAWA — In the year since new rules to slow global exports of plastic waste took effect, Canada's shipments rose by more than 13 per cent, and most of it is going to the United States with no knowledge of where it ultimately ends up.
Trudeau calls for stop to attacks on nuclear plant in Ukraine

Trudeau calls for stop to attacks on nuclear plant in Ukraine

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is condemning attacks on a major nuclear power plant in Ukraine.
'Attempt to interfere:' Former Alberta justice minister officially removed from post

'Attempt to interfere:' Former Alberta justice minister officially removed from post

EDMONTON — Suspended Alberta justice minister Kaycee Madu was moved to another cabinet post Friday following a report that concluded he tried to interfere in the administration of justice over a traffic ticket.
Canadian liquor stores pull Russian products amid conflict in Ukraine

Canadian liquor stores pull Russian products amid conflict in Ukraine

TORONTO — Crown liquor stores in several Canadian provinces were pulling Russian products from their shelves Friday in light of Russia's invasion of neighbouring Ukraine.
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