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Details on Emergencies Act, January inflation rate : In The News for Feb. 16

Details on Emergencies Act, January inflation rate : In The News for Feb. 16

In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of Feb. 16 ... What we are watching in Canada ...
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One winning ticket sold in the Prairies for Tuesday's $20 million Lotto Max jackpot

One winning ticket sold in the Prairies for Tuesday's $20 million Lotto Max jackpot

TORONTO — A Lotto Max ticket holder in the Prairies is waking up $20 million richer. A single winning ticket was sold in Tuesday's Lotto Max draw. The jackpot for the next draw on Feb. 18 will be an estimated $10 million. The Canadian Press
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Federal government invokes Emergencies Act for 'illegal' blockades

Federal government invokes Emergencies Act for 'illegal' blockades

The federal government has invoked the Emergencies Act to bring an end to antigovernment blockades in Ottawa and across the country. This is the first time the Emergencies Act has been invoked since it came into force in 1988.
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Emergencies Act prohibits bringing children, food or fuel to 'illegal' blockades

Emergencies Act prohibits bringing children, food or fuel to 'illegal' blockades

OTTAWA — Bringing children to the antigovernment blockades that have immobilized downtown Ottawa and shuttered border crossings is among the activities that could net protesters a fine of up to $5,000 or five years in prison while Canada is under the
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RCMP release names of 13 people arrested, charged at Coutts, Alta., border blockade

RCMP release names of 13 people arrested, charged at Coutts, Alta., border blockade

COUTTS, Alta. — The RCMP said Tuesday night that it has charged a total of 13 people with Criminal Code offences from the Coutts, Alta., border blockade protest.
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The latest on protests against COVID-19 measures in Ottawa and beyond

The latest on protests against COVID-19 measures in Ottawa and beyond

The latest developments on ongoing protests against COVID-19 restrictions and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's government, in Ottawa and various locations across Canada, on Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2022. All times eastern: 8 p.m.
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'It could have been deadly': Truckers end blockade at Alberta border crossing

'It could have been deadly': Truckers end blockade at Alberta border crossing

COUTTS, Alta. — A blockade that paralyzed a United States border crossing for more than two weeks ended Tuesday as trucks and other vehicles with horns blaring rolled away from a southern Alberta community.
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Ten dead, search continues for 11 crew after Spanish fishing boat sinks off N.L.

Ten dead, search continues for 11 crew after Spanish fishing boat sinks off N.L.

HALIFAX — Search and rescue teams were expected to continue operating overnight after 10 members of a Spanish fishing boat died and 11 were missing in the icy waters of the North Atlantic east of Newfoundland.
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B.C. to lift most COVID restrictions, but mask and vaccine card rules remain

B.C. to lift most COVID restrictions, but mask and vaccine card rules remain

VICTORIA — British Columbia will drop capacity limits for indoor and outdoor gatherings including at sporting events, fitness centres, restaurants, bars and nightclubs as it shifts to a new phase of managing COVID-19 while preparing for ongoing waves
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Panel agrees with Canada that Trump-era U.S. solar panel tariffs violate USMCA

Panel agrees with Canada that Trump-era U.S. solar panel tariffs violate USMCA

WASHINGTON — When it comes to trade dispute victories in the post-NAFTA era, Canada just tied it up, 1-1.
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