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Two Canadians likely dead after Lisbon streetcar crash, police say

Two Canadians likely dead after Lisbon streetcar crash, police say

Police in Portugal said there is a “high possibility” based on recovered documents and other evidence that the victims include two Canadians
Champagne says 'adjustments' coming to the public service as Ottawa reviews spending

Champagne says 'adjustments' coming to the public service as Ottawa reviews spending

TORONTO — Finance Minister François Philippe Champagne acknowledged Thursday that "adjustments" are coming to the public service as Ottawa looks to trim its spending in the fall budget.
What could drought-stricken forests mean for Canada's fall foliage?

What could drought-stricken forests mean for Canada's fall foliage?

Drought-stricken parts of Canada could be in for some underwhelming fall foliage if stressed trees lose out on the energy needed to generate some of the season's most brilliant colours, experts say.
Canadian Armed Forces member deployed to Latvia is missing, says DND

Canadian Armed Forces member deployed to Latvia is missing, says DND

Warrant Officer George Hohl, vehicle technician based in Edmonton, was last seen in Ādaži, Latvia.
Citing U.S. loophole, NDP pitches tighter arms controls on Israel

Citing U.S. loophole, NDP pitches tighter arms controls on Israel

OTTAWA — NDP MP Jenny Kwan says she will ask Parliament to close a loophole that could allow the U.S. to purchase Canadian weapons for Israel, despite a ban on exporting various forms of arms to that country.
Accused in jailhouse killing of serial killer Robert Pickton to plead guilty: Crown

Accused in jailhouse killing of serial killer Robert Pickton to plead guilty: Crown

MONTREAL — The man accused of killing convicted serial killer Robert Pickton in a jailhouse attack intends to plead guilty, the Crown says.
Carney sending MP Blois to China to help Saskatchewan push back on canola tariffs

Carney sending MP Blois to China to help Saskatchewan push back on canola tariffs

Prime Minister Mark Carney's parliamentary secretary will go to China to join Saskatchewan's efforts to get Beijing to scrap its canola tariffs and address other "trade irritants," the prime minister's office said Thursday.
Ontario’s top doctor says province needs to modernize vaccine registry, calls for national schedule

Ontario’s top doctor says province needs to modernize vaccine registry, calls for national schedule

TORONTO — Ontario's top doctor is calling for a national immunization schedule and registry to address gaps exposed by the resurgence of measles in Canada – but first, he says his own province needs a centralized digital vaccine system. Dr.
Head of hard-right U.S. think tank no longer addressing Carney's cabinet

Head of hard-right U.S. think tank no longer addressing Carney's cabinet

TORONTO — The head of a controversial right-wing American think tank dropped off the list of speakers who were set to brief Prime Minister Mark Carney and his cabinet behind closed doors Thursday.
Chiefs vote down major projects resolutions, say AFN shouldn't negotiate for them

Chiefs vote down major projects resolutions, say AFN shouldn't negotiate for them

WINNIPEG — First Nations chiefs voted down a resolution at their national assembly on Thursday that opponents said would have amounted to an endorsement of the federal government's major projects legislation.