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Protesters settle in at Ambassador Bridge, Windsor mayor to seek injunction

Protesters settle in at Ambassador Bridge, Windsor mayor to seek injunction

Officials looked to the courts Thursday to put an end to what they called an "illegal occupation" at the foot of the Ambassador Bridge, as protesters made themselves comfortable days into a demonstration that's largely shut down one of Canada's busie
Canada, Britain discussing Russia sanctions if it invades Ukraine, says U.K. envoy

Canada, Britain discussing Russia sanctions if it invades Ukraine, says U.K. envoy

OTTAWA — Britain's envoy to Canada says the two countries are co-operating on a tough new set of sanctions against Russia if it invades Ukraine.
Judges reject call for federal watchdog to probe case of slain Mexican activist

Judges reject call for federal watchdog to probe case of slain Mexican activist

OTTAWA — The Federal Court of Appeal has rejected a plea from family and supporters of a slain Mexican activist — killed after opposing a Canadian company's mining project — to have a federal ombudsman investigate the matter.
New Brunswick judge rejects 'rambling' anti-vax arguments from four public servants

New Brunswick judge rejects 'rambling' anti-vax arguments from four public servants

FREDERICTON — A New Brunswick judge has rejected a bid by four public servants to overturn the province's decision to place them on unpaid leave for failing to get vaccinated against COVID-19.
Lack of powder silences Vancouver's historic Nine O'Clock Gun indefinitely

Lack of powder silences Vancouver's historic Nine O'Clock Gun indefinitely

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver parks board says the city's historic Nine O'Clock Gun is being silenced by a lack of explosive powder that's needed to fire it.
Dropping First Nations COVID-19 infections brings hope Omicron wave has passed

Dropping First Nations COVID-19 infections brings hope Omicron wave has passed

OTTAWA — Indigenous Services Minister Patty Hajdu says the number of COVID-19 infections in First Nations communities has begun to decline, bringing hope that the worst of the Omicron wave has passed.
Defence Department failed to spend $1.2B in funding last year, most due to delays

Defence Department failed to spend $1.2B in funding last year, most due to delays

OTTAWA — New figures show the Department of National Defence failed to spend more than $1.2 billion of its allotted budget in the last fiscal year, the majority due to delays in the purchase of new equipment for Canada’s military.
Teenager stabbed near Montreal-area high school on Tuesday has died, police say

Teenager stabbed near Montreal-area high school on Tuesday has died, police say

Montreal police say a teenager who was stabbed during an altercation between students outside a Montreal-area high school on Tuesday has died. Police say the 16-year-old boy died today in hospital. The Lester B.
Personal info about military sex misconduct claimants inadvertently released

Personal info about military sex misconduct claimants inadvertently released

OTTAWA — The company administering the federal government's $900-million settlement deal with Armed Forces members and veterans who experienced sexual misconduct while in uniform has inadvertently released private information about dozens of claimant
Richard Edjericon elected as new representative in Tu Nedhé-Wiilideh byelection

Richard Edjericon elected as new representative in Tu Nedhé-Wiilideh byelection

Voters in a Northwest Territories riding have chosen a new member of the legislative assembly after their previous representative resigned.