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Quicksketch: A look at Parti Québécois Leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon

Quicksketch: A look at Parti Québécois Leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon

MONTREAL — Here's a look at Paul St-Pierre Plamondon, Parti Québécois Leader and leader of the third opposition party at the National Assembly. Born: Feb. 18, 1977, in Trois-Rivières, Que.
Federal government unlikely to declare victory on COVID as travel restrictions loosen

Federal government unlikely to declare victory on COVID as travel restrictions loosen

OTTAWA — The thundering sound of hoofbeats charging toward the end of the track was met with a chorus of cheers from thousands of revellers in cowboy hats and jeans, dazzled by the colourful lights of the midway in the distance.
N.W.T. man among finalists in international astronomy photographer contest

N.W.T. man among finalists in international astronomy photographer contest

YELLOWKNIFE — A man from Yellowknife is gaining international recognition for a photo capturing a stunning display of dancing green aurora lights over the Cameron River.
Quebec election: PQ leader fighting to revive sovereignty debate — and his own party

Quebec election: PQ leader fighting to revive sovereignty debate — and his own party

MONTREAL — The question of Quebec independence has been put on the back burner during Quebec's election campaign, but Parti Québécois Leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon is fighting to secure a place for it — and his party — after the Oct. 3 vote.
'Very powerful' post-tropical storm Fiona knocks out power in Nova Scotia, P.E.I.

'Very powerful' post-tropical storm Fiona knocks out power in Nova Scotia, P.E.I.

Atlantic Canada and eastern Quebec being battered by heavy rainfall and "powerful hurricane-force winds" that will continue into Saturday.
"Historic" storm brings severe winds, heavy rain to Atlantic Canada, eastern Quebec

"Historic" storm brings severe winds, heavy rain to Atlantic Canada, eastern Quebec

HALIFAX — Hundreds of thousands of customers are without power across Atlantic Canada as post-tropical storm Fiona makes landfall over Nova Scotia's eastern Guysborough County.
No winning ticket sold for Friday's $70 million Lotto Max jackpot

No winning ticket sold for Friday's $70 million Lotto Max jackpot

The $70 million Lotto Max jackpot is going unclaimed for another week. There was no winning ticket sold in Friday's draw.
Lotto Max winning numbers for Friday, Sept. 23, 2022

Lotto Max winning numbers for Friday, Sept. 23, 2022

TORONTO — The winning numbers in Friday's Lotto Max draw for an estimated $70 million: 15, 17, 21, 24, 28, 32 & 43.
Shannon Smallwood appointed Chief Justice of Supreme Court of the N.W.T.

Shannon Smallwood appointed Chief Justice of Supreme Court of the N.W.T.

OTTAWA — Shannon Smallwood has been appointed as the new Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the Northwest Territories.
Knife-wielding patient arrested at B.C. hospital after staff hid on ward: police

Knife-wielding patient arrested at B.C. hospital after staff hid on ward: police

Vancouver Police say an investigation is underway after a patient allegedly armed with a knife chased a doctor at BC Women's Hospital and tried to access a locked nursery as staff hid to protect themselves. Sgt.
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