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Canada sending four more battle tanks, ammo to Ukraine as rallies held across Canada

Canada sending four more battle tanks, ammo to Ukraine as rallies held across Canada

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced more weapons for Ukraine on Friday as people rallied across Canada to mark 365 days of death and violence since Russia's invasion began.
Lawsuit accuses B.C. government of coercing Indigenous women into sterilization

Lawsuit accuses B.C. government of coercing Indigenous women into sterilization

VANCOUVER — A proposed class-action lawsuit accuses the British Columbia government of "sexism and genocide" over a decades-long practice of coercing Indigenous women into sterilization and abortions. The lawsuit filed in B.C.
Auditor general to probe federal government contracts with McKinsey

Auditor general to probe federal government contracts with McKinsey

OTTAWA — Canada's auditor general will review the contracts awarded by the federal government to McKinsey & Company. A spokesperson for the independent agency confirmed to The Canadian Press on Friday that planning for the review is underway.
Vancouver port authority suspends Rolling Truck Age Program for at least nine months

Vancouver port authority suspends Rolling Truck Age Program for at least nine months

OTTAWA — The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority is suspending a controversial program to replace older trucks servicing the port for at least another nine months while it reassesses its plans.
Tory leader says German politician who met with MPs holds 'vile' and 'racist' views

Tory leader says German politician who met with MPs holds 'vile' and 'racist' views

OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre denounced a German politician Friday after several Tory MPs were criticized for meeting with her while she was in Canada earlier in the week.
B.C. to probe 'troubling' complaints about RCMP in Prince George

B.C. to probe 'troubling' complaints about RCMP in Prince George

PRINCE GEORGE, B.C.
'The weather got the best of us:' Ottawa's Rideau Canal Skateway to stay closed

'The weather got the best of us:' Ottawa's Rideau Canal Skateway to stay closed

OTTAWA — The National Capital Commission says the Rideau Canal Skateway, the world's largest outdoor skating rink, will not open this season due to warm temperatures, leaving some Ottawa residents disappointed.
Quebec tables bill to protect rights of children born of sexual assault

Quebec tables bill to protect rights of children born of sexual assault

QUEBEC — The Quebec government has tabled a bill that would make it illegal for someone who commits sexual assault to claim parental rights if the rape produces a child.
Federal disaster aid program being overhauled to include climate adaptation

Federal disaster aid program being overhauled to include climate adaptation

OTTAWA — Canada's overworked disaster assistance program is being overhauled so that future projects would only be eligible for aid if they take into account the need to adapt to climate change.
Trudeau says he's bothered by Google preventing some Canadians from accessing news

Trudeau says he's bothered by Google preventing some Canadians from accessing news

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he is bothered that Google is limiting access to news for some Canadians.
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