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Grocery CEOs meet with federal ministers, agree to work to stabilize food prices

Grocery CEOs meet with federal ministers, agree to work to stabilize food prices

OTTAWA — Top executives from Canada's major grocery chains have agreed to work with the federal government on stabilizing prices, Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne said on Monday, but few details have been divulged about how that will be
Demonstrators wouldn't leave as police moved in on 'Freedom Convoy,' court hears

Demonstrators wouldn't leave as police moved in on 'Freedom Convoy,' court hears

OTTAWA — "Freedom Convoy" protesters were resistant to clearing the streets along Parliament Hill last year as lines of police in crowd-control gear attempted to push them out, a Quebec provincial police officer told an Ottawa courtroom Monday. Capt.

B.C. MLA Adam Walker hopes to clear his name after removal from NDP caucus by Eby

British Columbia MLA Adam Walker says he hopes to clear his name after what he called an "abrupt" decision by Premier David Eby to remove him from the NDP caucus over a human resources complaint.
Liberals, Tories compete on housing policy as MPs return to Ottawa after summer break

Liberals, Tories compete on housing policy as MPs return to Ottawa after summer break

OTTAWA — The federal Liberals intend to introduce legislation soon that would eliminate the GST from new rental housing construction and backdate the change to mid-September regardless of when it becomes law, Housing Minister Sean Fraser said Monday.
'A serious moment in the life of the world': Trudeau heads back to United Nations

'A serious moment in the life of the world': Trudeau heads back to United Nations

WASHINGTON — At the annual UN General Assembly, that traffic-snarling symposium of international hand-wringing and high dudgeon now underway in New York City, the peril of climate change is always a prominent topic.

Republican Derrick Anderson to run for Democratic-controlled Virginia US House seat

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Derrick Anderson, a U.S. Army combat veteran and attorney, announced plans Monday to again seek the Republican nomination for a Virginia congressional seat that could be a key to determining party control of the U.S. House.
Film 'Bones of Crows' hits small screen with more story as five-part miniseries

Film 'Bones of Crows' hits small screen with more story as five-part miniseries

TORONTO — It was soon apparent to writer and director Marie Clements that a limited miniseries would not be enough to contain the multigenerational tale of an Indigenous family at the heart of her latest project, “Bones of Crows.
A Supreme Court redistricting ruling gave hope to Black voters. They're still waiting for new maps

A Supreme Court redistricting ruling gave hope to Black voters. They're still waiting for new maps

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court’s decision siding with Black voters in an Alabama redistricting case gave Democrats and voting rights activists a surprising opportunity before the 2024 elections.

Manitoba NDP promise more beds at Winnipeg hospital if elected in October

WINNIPEG — Manitoba New Democrats are promising to reduce emergency room wait times by adding 12 more beds at Grace Hospital in Winnipeg if they are elected on Oct. 3.
Gusty winds complicate B.C. wildfire fight, but human-caused blazes also a factor

Gusty winds complicate B.C. wildfire fight, but human-caused blazes also a factor

VANCOUVER — Gusty winds and unsettled weather in parts of British Columbia helped kick up several wildfires over the weekend, forcing a number of evacuation orders and alerts.
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