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Family says B.C. man's cremated remains in limbo due to Canada Post strike

Family says B.C. man's cremated remains in limbo due to Canada Post strike

A Quebec woman whose father died in British Columbia last month says her family has been unable to properly grieve because the Canada Post strike has left his remains in limbo.
GDP per capita falls for sixth straight quarter, economists split on rate cut size

GDP per capita falls for sixth straight quarter, economists split on rate cut size

OTTAWA — The Canadian economy shrank on a per-person basis for a sixth consecutive quarter, extending an all-too-familiar trend of high interest rates stifling business investment and constraining growth.
Prime Minister Trudeau adds $7.1 million to P.E.I. school food program

Prime Minister Trudeau adds $7.1 million to P.E.I. school food program

MOUNT STEWART, P.E.I. — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau travelled to a public school in eastern Prince Edward Island Friday where he announced $7.1 million in federal support over three years for the Island’s school food program.
One woman killed, one hurt in armed robbery attempt southeast of Quebec City

One woman killed, one hurt in armed robbery attempt southeast of Quebec City

SAINT-ANSELME, Que. — One woman was killed and another was badly injured following an alleged armed robbery attempt at a clothing store southeast of Quebec City.
Federal government posts $13B deficit in first half of the fiscal year

Federal government posts $13B deficit in first half of the fiscal year

OTTAWA — The Finance Department says the federal deficit was $13 billion between April and September.
LGBTQ+ Africans look to Canada for help as anti-gay laws expand

LGBTQ+ Africans look to Canada for help as anti-gay laws expand

MOMBASA — Astraeus O'Levin is tired of strangers telling her they want to kill her.
In the news today: Liberals, NDP pass GST bill in House of Commons

In the news today: Liberals, NDP pass GST bill in House of Commons

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed...
As Australia bans social media for children, Quebec is paying close attention

As Australia bans social media for children, Quebec is paying close attention

MONTREAL — As Australia moves to ban social media for children under 16, Quebec is debating whether to follow suit.
Liberals, NDP pass bill to enact two-month GST holiday in House of Commons

Liberals, NDP pass bill to enact two-month GST holiday in House of Commons

OTTAWA — The Liberals' GST holiday bill is one step closer to becoming law after it was passed by a majority of the House of Commons late Thursday night.
Study of 2023 Okanagan wildfires recommends limiting development in high-risk areas

Study of 2023 Okanagan wildfires recommends limiting development in high-risk areas

A study into the devastating wildfires that struck British Columbia's Okanagan region in 2023 has recommended that government and industry limit development in high-fire-risk areas.
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