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Party leaders condemn violence at Hindu temple in Brampton amid India consular visit

Party leaders condemn violence at Hindu temple in Brampton amid India consular visit

OTTAWA — India's high commission in Canada is condemning violence that erupted Sunday as Indian consular officials visited a Hindu temple in the Toronto suburb of Brampton.
Union for B.C. foremen accuses port employers of 'acting recklessly' ahead of lockout

Union for B.C. foremen accuses port employers of 'acting recklessly' ahead of lockout

VANCOUVER — The union representing more than 700 foremen is accusing the BC Maritime Employers Association of "acting recklessly" by threatening an industry-wide lockout to close all B.C. ports by 8 a.m.
Utility says power back on in Kimmirut after days-long outage

Utility says power back on in Kimmirut after days-long outage

KIMMIRUT, Nvt. — Power has been restored to a Nunavut hamlet on Baffin Island following a days-long outage that began on Thursday.
Liberals extend Lebanon donation-match deadline as aid workers plead for more support

Liberals extend Lebanon donation-match deadline as aid workers plead for more support

OTTAWA — The federal Liberals are extending their timeline for matching donations to support people in Lebanon, as pledges came short of expectations and left aid workers pleading for more help in supporting desperate families living in squalor.
No strike notice so far as talks continue between Canada Post and workers' union

No strike notice so far as talks continue between Canada Post and workers' union

Canada Post said Sunday that both sides have agreed not to give the required 72-hour notice of a strike or lockout "as long as the talks are productive."
Six cars set ablaze in suspicious fire in Montreal parking lot

Six cars set ablaze in suspicious fire in Montreal parking lot

MONTREAL — Montreal police say six cars were set on fire in a commercial parking lot early Sunday morning in the city's Plateau-Mont-Royal borough. Spokesperson Anthony Dorelas says police received a call around 5:30 a.m.
Whitehorse cites 'scarce resources' in defence of snow removal inadequacy claims

Whitehorse cites 'scarce resources' in defence of snow removal inadequacy claims

The City of Whitehorse denies its snow removal policies make transit stops and parking inaccessible for people with disabilities, defending itself against claims made in a lawsuit by pointing out its snow removal budget is limited with "scarce resour
Ottawa's 'night mayor' wants to transform quiet capital into after-dark destination

Ottawa's 'night mayor' wants to transform quiet capital into after-dark destination

OTTAWA — Canada's capital has long held a reputation as a town that fun forgot. Mathieu Grondin wants to be the one to change that for good.
'We are scared': Gen Z may hold the keys to the White House, and the parties know it

'We are scared': Gen Z may hold the keys to the White House, and the parties know it

WASHINGTON — It felt like his future was at stake when 18-year-old Carter Fay cast an early ballot in the United States election. "The reality is that our democracy, I truly think, is on the line.
A look at U.S. presidential candidates' ties to Canada ahead of this week's election

A look at U.S. presidential candidates' ties to Canada ahead of this week's election

MONTREAL — Among the millions glued to their TV sets Tuesday night watching U.S. election results will be a group of people in Montreal with a particular connection to Democratic candidate Kamala Harris — her high school classmates.