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Hurricane Larry wipes out power, trees and fishing wharves across Newfoundland

Hurricane Larry wipes out power, trees and fishing wharves across Newfoundland

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — The City of St.
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Several Canadian communities hold ceremonies marking 20th anniversary of 9/11 attacks

Several Canadian communities hold ceremonies marking 20th anniversary of 9/11 attacks

Communities across Canada took time out on Saturday to pay tribute to the 20th anniversary of the Sept.
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Twenty years on, Americans gather in lower Manhattan to remember Sept. 11 attacks

Twenty years on, Americans gather in lower Manhattan to remember Sept. 11 attacks

NEW YORK — The anguished recitation of the names of the dead rang out Saturday from the footprints of the World Trade Center as family members, dignitaries and ordinary Americans gathered to mark the 20th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks.
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Chinese-controlled company fights Ottawa's order to divest assets on security grounds

Chinese-controlled company fights Ottawa's order to divest assets on security grounds

OTTAWA — The Liberal government has directed a state-owned Chinese telecommunications firm to divest its stake in a Canadian subsidiary over national security concerns, prompting a court challenge of the order.
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No winning ticket for Friday's $31.8 million Lotto Max jackpot

No winning ticket for Friday's $31.8 million Lotto Max jackpot

TORONTO — No winning ticket was sold for the $31.8 million jackpot in Friday's Lotto Max draw. The jackpot for the next draw on Sept. 14 will grow to an estimated $50 million. There will also be two Maxmillions prizes of $1 million each up for grabs.
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Hurricane Larry makes landfall in eastern Newfoundland

Hurricane Larry makes landfall in eastern Newfoundland

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Hurricane Larry made landfall as a Category 1 storm in eastern Newfoundland, arriving near South East Bight around midnight local time, according to the National Hurricane Centre in Miami.
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Canada helped 145 Afghan refugees flee overland to Pakistan

Canada helped 145 Afghan refugees flee overland to Pakistan

OTTAWA — Canada has helped 145 Canadian-bound refugees flee Afghanistan overland to Pakistan.
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Leaders defend Quebecers as questions about discrimination erupt after debate

Leaders defend Quebecers as questions about discrimination erupt after debate

OTTAWA — Federal party leaders were defending Quebec against charges of racism on Friday — a day too late, Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet shot back — as they returned to the road hoping to capitalize on any post-debate momentum as Canad
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Quebec coroner outraged by delay in getting nurses to hard-hit Résidence Herron

Quebec coroner outraged by delay in getting nurses to hard-hit Résidence Herron

MONTREAL — A coroner hearing testimony about the situation at a suburban Montreal long-term care home where 47 people died during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic said Friday she was shocked at how long it took to get proper help to residents.
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Immunocompromised should receive 3rd COVID-19 mRNA vaccine: immunization panel

Immunocompromised should receive 3rd COVID-19 mRNA vaccine: immunization panel

OTTAWA — A national advisory panel recommended Friday people who are immunocompromised should receive a third vaccine dose against COVID-19.
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