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Woman, 79, killed at Quebec seniors residence; suspect, 81, under watch in hospital

Woman, 79, killed at Quebec seniors residence; suspect, 81, under watch in hospital

TERREBONNE, Que. — A 79-year-old woman was killed over the weekend at her seniors residence, and an 81-year-old man found unconscious in her room is a suspect in her death, police north of Montreal said Monday. Capt.
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Trial to begin for former RCMP intelligence director accused of disclosing secrets

Trial to begin for former RCMP intelligence director accused of disclosing secrets

OTTAWA — More than four years after Cameron Jay Ortis was charged with breaching Canada's secrets law, the former RCMP intelligence director is about to get his day in court. Ortis was taken into custody in Ottawa on Sept.
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A look at how to avoid a bear encounter after fatal attack in Banff National Park

A look at how to avoid a bear encounter after fatal attack in Banff National Park

BANFF, Alta. — A couple and their dog were killed on the weekend in a grizzly bear attack in the wilderness of Banff National Park in Alberta.
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In the news today: Manitoba politicians make final pitch before tomorrow's election

In the news today: Manitoba politicians make final pitch before tomorrow's election

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today...
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Imperial, Alberta regulator knew for years about tailings seepage at mine: documents

Imperial, Alberta regulator knew for years about tailings seepage at mine: documents

EDMONTON — Documents filed by Imperial Oil Ltd.
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Promise tracker: What Manitoba's main parties would do if they win the election

Promise tracker: What Manitoba's main parties would do if they win the election

WINNIPEG — Manitobans go to the polls on Tuesday.
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Winners of recent Manitoba elections have seen sizable majority governments

Winners of recent Manitoba elections have seen sizable majority governments

WINNIPEG — A Manitoba election is scheduled for Tuesday.
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Quebec public-sector unions continue to see strong support for strike mandates

Quebec public-sector unions continue to see strong support for strike mandates

MONTREAL — Quebec's public sector workers continue to give their unions strong backing to go on strike if they're unable to successfully negotiate new contracts with the provincial government, the federations said at about the half-way point of the v
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Who will become Manitoba's next premier? A look at party leaders vying for the job

Who will become Manitoba's next premier? A look at party leaders vying for the job

WINNIPEG — Manitoba's provincial election is to take place Tuesday. Here's a look at the leaders of the province's three parties that have seats in the legislature. Heather Stefanson, Progressive Conservative Leader Age: 53. Born May 11, 1970.
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Save the Children advocate says aid cut hinders Canada's leadership in youth rights

Save the Children advocate says aid cut hinders Canada's leadership in youth rights

OTTAWA — Save the Children's global advocate says Canada could lead an effort to have youth steer the reform of global institutions to fight climate change, while urging Ottawa to reverse aid cuts.
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