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Two people confirmed dead in Vancouver Island road washout

Two people confirmed dead in Vancouver Island road washout

PORT ALBERNI, B.C. — Police say they have found the body of a second person who was trapped in their submerged vehicle after a road washout on the west coast of Vancouver Island.
Sonia Furstenau staying on as B.C. Greens leader in wake of indecisive election

Sonia Furstenau staying on as B.C. Greens leader in wake of indecisive election

The B.C. Greens say Sonia Furstenau will be staying on as party leader, despite losing her seat in the legislature in Saturday's provincial election.
Montreal suburb begins controversial deer cull to reduce population in local park

Montreal suburb begins controversial deer cull to reduce population in local park

LONGUEUIL, Que. — A Montreal suburb began an operation on Tuesday to kill white-tailed deer in one of its local parks after years of legal battles with activists seeking to save the animals.
Families call for inquiry after nine Indigenous people killed in police interactions

Families call for inquiry after nine Indigenous people killed in police interactions

OTTAWA — Black and Indigenous women gathered in Ottawa to demand action following a spate of police-involved deaths, including nine Indigenous people who were killed in interactions with police in August and September.
Legault 'shocked' by Montreal teacher scandal, pledges to toughen secularism measures

Legault 'shocked' by Montreal teacher scandal, pledges to toughen secularism measures

MONTREAL — Quebec Premier François Legault promised on Tuesday to toughen secularism measures in schools, saying he was "shocked" by revelations about a Montreal public school where a group of teachers had tried to introduce what the premier describe
Auditor general will probe government contracts with ArriveCan app contractor

Auditor general will probe government contracts with ArriveCan app contractor

OTTAWA — The federal auditor general will probe all government contracts given to the company that was behind the controversial ArriveCan app.
Abdelrazik wipes away tears in court as he recounts time in Sudanese detention

Abdelrazik wipes away tears in court as he recounts time in Sudanese detention

OTTAWA — Abousfian Abdelrazik wiped away tears today as he told a court about being detained in Sudan two decades ago.
Quebec government considers abolishing time change, announces consultations

Quebec government considers abolishing time change, announces consultations

QUÉBEC — The Quebec government says it wants to hear from Quebecers about the possibility of scrapping the twice-yearly time change.
Justin Trudeau says his leadership is not in danger as Liberals brace for revolt

Justin Trudeau says his leadership is not in danger as Liberals brace for revolt

While members of the cabinet have defended Trudeau staying on as leader, a number of Liberal MPs have signed onto a letter that aims to convince him to step aside before the next election.
Veteran Quebec TV exec Marie-Philippe Bouchard named new CEO of CBC/Radio-Canada

Veteran Quebec TV exec Marie-Philippe Bouchard named new CEO of CBC/Radio-Canada

A seasoned Quebec television executive says she's up for the "challenge" of keeping CBC/Radio-Canada relevant after being appointed its next president and CEO.
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