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Accused in Ottawa east-end explosion expected to plead guilty next month

Accused in Ottawa east-end explosion expected to plead guilty next month

OTTAWA — The man charged with causing an explosion that destroyed several new homes in Ottawa earlier this year is expected to plead guilty next month. Kody Troy Crosby, 35, is scheduled to appear in court on Aug.
Aging infrastructure struggling to keep up with storms, wildfires, changing climate

Aging infrastructure struggling to keep up with storms, wildfires, changing climate

FREDERICTON — The torrential rain that washed out roads, bridges and a key rail link in Nova Scotia on the weekend is is being described as another sign that engineers cannot rely on past weather patterns to design infrastructure able to withstand ri
Republican senator calls out Canada's 'feeble commitment' on NATO spending

Republican senator calls out Canada's 'feeble commitment' on NATO spending

WASHINGTON — A Republican senator welcomed Canada's new defence minister to the portfolio Wednesday with a pointed critique of what he called a "feeble commitment" to defence spending by America's northern neighbour. Sen.
Supreme Court won't hear appeal of ex-construction boss convicted of corruption

Supreme Court won't hear appeal of ex-construction boss convicted of corruption

OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada will not hear an appeal from a former construction boss who was convicted of corruption, breach of trust and conspiracy to commit fraud.
In the news today: New federal cabinet role, Pat Carney dead at 88

In the news today: New federal cabinet role, Pat Carney dead at 88

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today...
What is citizens' services, and what should be expected from the new minister?

What is citizens' services, and what should be expected from the new minister?

As Prime Minister Justin Trudeau reorganized his front bench Wednesday in a massive federal cabinet shuffle, he also created a single new job: minister of citizens' services.
Former senator, MP and journalist Pat Carney is dead at the age of 88

Former senator, MP and journalist Pat Carney is dead at the age of 88

VANCOUVER — Pat Carney, who pioneered roles for women in Canadian politics and journalism, has died at the age of 88. Her niece, Jill Carney, confirmed in a statement that the former MP and senator passed away late Tuesday.
British Columbia's record-breaking wildfire season, by the numbers

British Columbia's record-breaking wildfire season, by the numbers

British Columbia's wildfire season is the most destructive on record, with more than 15,000 square kilometres of the province burned, surpassing the previous high of 13,543 square kilometres set in 2018.
Alberta government says clinic offering faster doctor access for a fee is an outlier

Alberta government says clinic offering faster doctor access for a fee is an outlier

The Alberta government says a Calgary medical clinic charging its patients fees for faster access to a physician is an outlier and it will take action against any clinic that follows suit.
Indigenous leaders hope new minister Anandasangaree will follow in Miller's footsteps

Indigenous leaders hope new minister Anandasangaree will follow in Miller's footsteps

OTTAWA — Indigenous leaders say they are hopeful that new Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Gary Anandasangaree will take inspiration from his predecessor's approach with organizations, community members and leadership.