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Robust federal collection, analysis of UFO data could dispel misinformation: report

Robust federal collection, analysis of UFO data could dispel misinformation: report

OTTAWA — Systematic government collection and analysis of data about mysterious sightings in the sky could help Canada better prepare for incidents like the sudden appearance of several high-altitude balloons over North America two years ago, says a
Carney to hold talks with Inuit leaders on major projects bill in N.W.T. next week

Carney to hold talks with Inuit leaders on major projects bill in N.W.T. next week

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney will be in Inuvik, N.W.T. on July 24 to continue talks with Indigenous groups on the government's major projects bill.
Quebec City region received 75 millimetres of rain in less than two hours on Thursday

Quebec City region received 75 millimetres of rain in less than two hours on Thursday

QUÉBEC — Up to 75 millimetres of rain fell over two hours in parts of the Quebec City area on Thursday when severe thunderstorms swept across southern Quebec.
Quebec Senator Pierre Moreau named new government leader in upper chamber

Quebec Senator Pierre Moreau named new government leader in upper chamber

OTTAWA — Quebec Senator Pierre Moreau is now the government's representative in the Senate, replacing Marc Gold who retired last month. Moreau will be tasked with guiding government legislation through the Senate in this new job.
In the news today: Jasper fire report cites provincial interference

In the news today: Jasper fire report cites provincial interference

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed...
How Vancouver's urban orcas create connections and community among followers

How Vancouver's urban orcas create connections and community among followers

VANCOUVER — Chatchawan Jaksuwong says he used to feel empty when he looked at the ocean.
Some of the best-known Canadian UFO sightings over the years

Some of the best-known Canadian UFO sightings over the years

OTTAWA — Some of the best-known Canadian cases of unusual sightings in the sky: May 20, 1967, near Falcon Lake, Man.
Pair of rare, multicoloured lobsters new summer stars of Dartmouth ocean centre

Pair of rare, multicoloured lobsters new summer stars of Dartmouth ocean centre

DARTMOUTH — Burrowing under seaweed and crawling around a large open-top tank at an ocean centre in Dartmouth, N.S., are two beady-eyed alien-like creatures named Moonmist and Bingo.
B.C. Health Ministry restores drug funding for girl with rare disease

B.C. Health Ministry restores drug funding for girl with rare disease

VICTORIA — The mother of a nine-year-old Vancouver Island girl who has an extremely rare neurodegenerative disease says she's grateful her daughter will get her medication back.
Report says Alberta government created command challenges fighting Jasper wildfire

Report says Alberta government created command challenges fighting Jasper wildfire

A report into a wildfire that devastated the Rocky Mountain resort town of Jasper last summer says crews did their best but command and control was hampered by the Alberta government.