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In the news today: Evacuation ordered for Jasper Park and townsite

In the news today: Evacuation ordered for Jasper Park and townsite

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed...
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Fuel spill sparks evacuation worries for Nunavut community

Fuel spill sparks evacuation worries for Nunavut community

SANIKILUAQ, NVT. — A gasoline spill in Nunavut prompted what some officials characterized as an evacuation, although the territory's government says no evacuation was ordered.
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Residents of Williams Lake, B.C., get front-row view of battle to save their town

Residents of Williams Lake, B.C., get front-row view of battle to save their town

WILLIAMS LAKE, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA — Residents of Williams Lake, B.C.
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Gaza protesters at University of Victoria clearing encampment after trespass notice

Gaza protesters at University of Victoria clearing encampment after trespass notice

VICTORIA — The pro-Palestinian protest encampment on the campus of the University of Victoria has been vacated after an almost three-month stay.
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Kamala Harris likely to follow path blazed by Biden on Canada-U.S. relationship

Kamala Harris likely to follow path blazed by Biden on Canada-U.S. relationship

U.S. President Joe Biden endorsed Harris, his second-in-command, as he dropped out of the 2024 presidential race Sunday.
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Police seize more than 28 stolen vehicles, thousands of dollars in Montreal area

Police seize more than 28 stolen vehicles, thousands of dollars in Montreal area

MONTREAL — Quebec provincial police have announced the seizure of more than 28 vehicles and thousands of dollars in the Montreal area this week as part of their fight against organized vehicle theft in the province.
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Man accused of killing fellow student in class wanted tarot cards back, court hears

Man accused of killing fellow student in class wanted tarot cards back, court hears

WETASKIWIN — A man on trial for stabbing a fellow student to death in their high school classroom three years ago had wanted her to return his tarot cards, court heard Monday.
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Senior Quebec church leader resumes role after six-month leave due to abuse claims

Senior Quebec church leader resumes role after six-month leave due to abuse claims

QUEBEC CITY, Que.
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Two Albertans charged in online death threats to Trudeau, other federal leaders

Two Albertans charged in online death threats to Trudeau, other federal leaders

EDMONTON — Two Alberta men have been charged after death threats were allegedly directed at top federal politicians, including the prime minister.
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Stall and crash in plane in B.C. renews safety board call to Transport Canada

Stall and crash in plane in B.C. renews safety board call to Transport Canada

RICHMOND, B.C. — A crash of an Air Nootka De Havilland plane on Vancouver Island last year has reopened a debate between the Transportation Safety Board and the federal government over stall warning systems.
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