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Anishinabek Nation chief says he briefed OPP on protests against fast-track bills

Anishinabek Nation chief says he briefed OPP on protests against fast-track bills

OTTAWA — A regional chief for Anishinabek Nation says he briefed Ontario Provincial Police Thursday on what to expect when First Nations take to the streets to protest provincial and federal legislation aimed at fast-tracking major projects.
Trade bill could trigger 'race to the bottom' in health standards, health groups warn

Trade bill could trigger 'race to the bottom' in health standards, health groups warn

OTTAWA — Anti-smoking groups are warning the Carney government that its legislation to eliminate interprovincial trade barriers could undermine health standards unless it's amended to add new safeguards.
High court overturns B.C. sex assault conviction, clarifies 'confusion' over evidence

High court overturns B.C. sex assault conviction, clarifies 'confusion' over evidence

Dustin Kinamore was 22 when he met the 16-year-old complainant in May 2020.
Surrey, B.C., police launch team to counter extortions in South Asian community

Surrey, B.C., police launch team to counter extortions in South Asian community

SURREY — A series of reports of extortion from people and businesses in the South Asian community has prompted a wider investigation by police in Surrey, B.C.
Jury to hear final arguments in Quebec truck attack trial next week

Jury to hear final arguments in Quebec truck attack trial next week

RIMOUSKI — The trial of a Quebec man accused of using his truck to kill three pedestrians heard from its last witness on Friday, with the jury expected to be sequestered by the end of next week.
Canadian premiers turn to New England governors for support on Trump tariffs

Canadian premiers turn to New England governors for support on Trump tariffs

FREDERICTON — A group of Canadian premiers appears to be setting high expectations as they pursue negotiations with American governors to mitigate the impacts of United States-imposed tariffs on their economies.
Public service shrinks by nearly 10,000, with tax, immigration hit the hardest

Public service shrinks by nearly 10,000, with tax, immigration hit the hardest

OTTAWA — The federal public service shed almost 10,000 people last year, with the Canada Revenue Agency and Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada losing the most employees.
Police warn of hundreds of Hells Angels in Surrey, B.C., this weekend

Police warn of hundreds of Hells Angels in Surrey, B.C., this weekend

Police in Surrey, B.C., are warning residents about hundreds of Hells Angels who have arrived in the city, saying they have a history as "perpetrators and attractors of violence.
AFN says wildfires are forcing it to postpone annual general assembly to September

AFN says wildfires are forcing it to postpone annual general assembly to September

OTTAWA — The Assembly of First Nations is pushing its annual general assembly from July to September due to ongoing wildfire emergencies across the country.
Quebec Liberals hope to boost their fortunes as they choose new leader

Quebec Liberals hope to boost their fortunes as they choose new leader

MONTREAL — After a drawn-out campaign overshadowed by upheaval in Ottawa and threats from the United States, Quebec Liberals will choose a new leader this weekend who they hope will revive the party from years of inertia.