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First Indigenous Supreme Court nominee Michelle O'Bonsawin speaks at Parliament

First Indigenous Supreme Court nominee Michelle O'Bonsawin speaks at Parliament

OTTAWA — Incoming Supreme Court of Canada judge Michelle O'Bonsawin, poised to become the first Indigenous member of that bench, says she's a "tell it like it is person" and a lifelong student.
Canada has short window to get ahead of U.S. hydrogen efforts, backer warns

Canada has short window to get ahead of U.S. hydrogen efforts, backer warns

OTTAWA — It is feasible to start exporting small shipments of Canadian-made hydrogen to Europe within three years but only if everyone moves quickly, the chairman of a company behind one of the biggest proposed green hydrogen projects in Atlantic Can
'I want to apologize for the RCMP,' Commissioner Lucki tells N.S. shooting probe

'I want to apologize for the RCMP,' Commissioner Lucki tells N.S. shooting probe

HALIFAX — RCMP Commissioner Brenda Lucki apologized Wednesday for her force's failure to meet public expectations during the 2020 Nova Scotia mass shooting, saying she hopes trust will return with time.
Quebec health director says Omicron-targeted vaccine ready in 'less than two weeks'

Quebec health director says Omicron-targeted vaccine ready in 'less than two weeks'

MONTREAL — A bivalent COVID-19 vaccine, which targets both the original strain of the novel coronavirus and the Omicron variant, should be available for Quebecers in less than two weeks, public health director Dr. Luc Boileau said Wednesday.
Group files constitutional challenge of ArriveCan app in Federal Court

Group files constitutional challenge of ArriveCan app in Federal Court

OTTAWA — A constitutional rights group has launched a legal challenge of a federal requirement that travellers to Canada use the ArriveCan app.
Hydrogen: What is it, and what is the opportunity for Canada?

Hydrogen: What is it, and what is the opportunity for Canada?

CALGARY — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz signed a deal this week to help kick-start a transatlantic hydrogen supply chain, with the first deliveries expected by 2025.
Head of federal telecom regulator did not breach Conflict of Interest Act: watchdog

Head of federal telecom regulator did not breach Conflict of Interest Act: watchdog

OTTAWA — The federal ethics watchdog says the head of the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission did not breach the Conflict of Interest Act when he held meetings with large telecom providers while they had files before the regul
Dropping mask requirements, Indigenous SCOC nominee speaks: In The News for Aug. 24

Dropping mask requirements, Indigenous SCOC nominee speaks: In The News for Aug. 24

In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of Aug. 24 ... What we are watching in Canada ...
No winning ticket sold for Tuesday's $25 million Lotto Max jackpot

No winning ticket sold for Tuesday's $25 million Lotto Max jackpot

There was no winning ticket sold in Tuesday's Lotto Max $25 million draw. The jackpot for the next draw on Aug. 26 will be an estimated $31 million. The Canadian Press
Château Laurier believes swap of famous Churchill portrait was by a 'professional'

Château Laurier believes swap of famous Churchill portrait was by a 'professional'

OTTAWA — The Château Laurier says it's been able to narrow down a time frame of when it believes a famous portrait of Sir Winston Churchill was stolen from its walls: sometime between Christmas Day last year and Jan. 6.
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