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Interest in 'elbows up' merchandise waning ahead of Canada Day, businesses say

Interest in 'elbows up' merchandise waning ahead of Canada Day, businesses say

Business owners say their customers continue to prioritize supporting the Canadian economy, as they are routinely answering questions about where their products are manufactured.
Liberals taking ‘fresh’ look at online harms bill, justice minister says

Liberals taking ‘fresh’ look at online harms bill, justice minister says

OTTAWA — Justice Minister Sean Fraser says the federal government plans to take a "fresh" look at its online harms legislation over the summer but it's not clear yet exactly what the bill will look like when it is reintroduced.
New laws against blocking access to places of worship, schools coming, Fraser says

New laws against blocking access to places of worship, schools coming, Fraser says

OTTAWA — Justice Minister Sean Fraser says the Liberal government will press ahead with plans for new criminal provisions against blocking access to places of worship, schools and community centres.
'So terrifying': Iranian student on fleeing back to safety in Canada amid conflict

'So terrifying': Iranian student on fleeing back to safety in Canada amid conflict

Arash Ghaderi can't forget the moment his wife tearfully woke him up to tell him a war had just started. Ghaderi, a 35-year-old PhD student at the University of Alberta, and his wife travelled last month to Iran to visit their family members.
'A no-brainer': Some bosses happily giving staff Monday off along with Canada Day

'A no-brainer': Some bosses happily giving staff Monday off along with Canada Day

TORONTO — Anyone who works Monday to Friday and is keen for a long weekend this Canada Day has likely had to do a bit of calendar juggling to cope with the ill-timed holiday.
New Yukon Premier Mike Pemberton sworn in, says there's work to do before election

New Yukon Premier Mike Pemberton sworn in, says there's work to do before election

WHITEHORSE — Yukon's 11th premier was sworn in Friday on the promise to get important work done before the next election that must be called within months.
Explosive device damaged B.C. MLA's office, may be linked to earlier blast: RCMP

Explosive device damaged B.C. MLA's office, may be linked to earlier blast: RCMP

NORTH VANCOUVER — An explosive device damaged and blasted open the front door of British Columbia Infrastructure Minister Bowinn Ma's office on Friday morning, police said, and they are investigating whether the "jarring incident" was linked to an ea
Man charged with vandalism of National Holocaust Monument

Man charged with vandalism of National Holocaust Monument

OTTAWA — A 46-year-old man has been charged after Canada's National Holocaust Monument was vandalized earlier this month.
B.C., Vancouver, First Nations sign deal to partner in planning, hosting World Cup

B.C., Vancouver, First Nations sign deal to partner in planning, hosting World Cup

VANCOUVER — British Columbia's government, the City of Vancouver and three First Nations have signed an agreement to co-operate on hosting the seven World Cup games being played in the city next year.
Former PM Harper says military spending can address Arctic infrastructure gap

Former PM Harper says military spending can address Arctic infrastructure gap

OTTAWA — Former prime minister Stephen Harper said Friday the best way to build much-needed infrastructure in the Arctic is through military spending.