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Trial to begin Thursday in murder-conspiracy case tied to Coutts border blockade

Trial to begin Thursday in murder-conspiracy case tied to Coutts border blockade

LETHBRIDGE, Alta. — The trial for two men charged with conspiracy to commit murder during the border protest at Coutts, Alta., is set to begin Thursday.
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See a goofy-looking bird on the ground? It's likely a baby and it's fine, experts say

See a goofy-looking bird on the ground? It's likely a baby and it's fine, experts say

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — It's fledgling season, a time when animal rescue experts say they are inundated with calls about goofy-looking birds stumbling around on the ground.
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Bank of Canada cuts key interest rate for first time in more than four years

Bank of Canada cuts key interest rate for first time in more than four years

OTTAWA — The Bank of Canada marked a major turning point in its fight against inflation on Wednesday as it lowered its key interest rate for the first time in more than four years, making it the first central bank in the G7 to cut rates.
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Weather window may help search for three missing mountaineers: B.C. RCMP

Weather window may help search for three missing mountaineers: B.C. RCMP

SQUAMISH, B.C. — Police and rescue teams hope a window of good weather will help the search for three mountaineers lost since Friday on Mount Garibaldi in British Columbia.
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Cybersecurity standards emerging in Canada as ransomware business booms

Cybersecurity standards emerging in Canada as ransomware business booms

"The way that the bad guys are getting in is constantly changing, and the battlefield is constantly shifting for cybersecurity professionals to keep these organizations safe."
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Man to serve 12 months house arrest in fatal hit-and-run of 7-year-old Ukrainian girl

Man to serve 12 months house arrest in fatal hit-and-run of 7-year-old Ukrainian girl

MONTREAL — A driver who struck and killed a seven-year-old Ukrainian refugee in Montreal in 2022 has been sentenced to 12 months of house arrest.
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In the news today: Trudeau, Vets in France for D-Day, Bank of Canada rate cut coming?

In the news today: Trudeau, Vets in France for D-Day, Bank of Canada rate cut coming?

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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A 100-year-old Canadian D-Day veteran on remembrance, peace and the threat of war

A 100-year-old Canadian D-Day veteran on remembrance, peace and the threat of war

TORONTO — Richard Rohmer is not sentimental when he says, matter-of-factly, that this may be his last D-Day anniversary trip to France.
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Privacy commissioners investigate B.C. firm that does background checks for landlords

Privacy commissioners investigate B.C. firm that does background checks for landlords

OTTAWA — The privacy commissioners of Canada and British Columbia have launched an investigation into a Victoria-based company that performs background checks on tenants and others.
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Border strike will start Friday afternoon if mediation fails: union

Border strike will start Friday afternoon if mediation fails: union

OTTAWA — The union representing thousands of Canadian border workers says they will begin job action Friday afternoon if no deal is reached by then.
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