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Shoal Lake 40 files lawsuit against federal government, Winnipeg over water diversion

Shoal Lake 40 files lawsuit against federal government, Winnipeg over water diversion

WINNIPEG — An Anishinaabe community in northwestern Ontario is suing the federal government and the City of Winnipeg, claiming it hasn't been compensated for a diversion to supply Manitoba's capitalwith clean water a century ago that resulted in it b
Montreal officer expected to recover after being stabbed in abdomen: police chief

Montreal officer expected to recover after being stabbed in abdomen: police chief

Montreal's police chief says a police officer stabbed on the job Wednesday was attempting to speak to a man with mental health issues when he was suddenly attacked.
As new public safety minister, LeBlanc has plenty of tricky leftover files to handle

As new public safety minister, LeBlanc has plenty of tricky leftover files to handle

OTTAWA — As public safety minister, Marco Mendicino had a full plate of simmering issues and legislative initiatives.
After 'historic' fires, Cree fire marshal wants more training for community members

After 'historic' fires, Cree fire marshal wants more training for community members

MONTREAL — As the threat to northern Quebec Cree communities from historic wildfires diminishes, the Cree Nation's top firefighter is looking to a future where destructive blazes like those that have been burning for weeks become more common Millions
Five things to know about Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's new cabinet

Five things to know about Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's new cabinet

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made a dramatic change to his inner circle Wednesday, bringing in a number of new faces to cabinet and shuffling veterans into new roles. Here's what you need to know about the new federal cabinet.
Fans gather in Toronto to cheer on Canadians at Women's World Cup

Fans gather in Toronto to cheer on Canadians at Women's World Cup

TORONTO — Cheers broke out among soccer fans gathered in Toronto on Wednesday as the Canadian women's team defeated Ireland at the FIFA Women's World Cup.
A look at who is in — and who is out — of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's cabinet

A look at who is in — and who is out — of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's cabinet

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's cabinet will have seven new faces, after dropping the same number of ministers from his bench on Wednesday.
In the news today: New wildfires in B.C., Trudeau to shuffle cabinet

In the news today: New wildfires in B.C., Trudeau to shuffle cabinet

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today... B.C. wildfire crews grapple with new blazes Wildfire crews in B.C.
Lac Ste. Anne pilgrimage cancelled, thousands clean up Alberta campsite after storm

Lac Ste. Anne pilgrimage cancelled, thousands clean up Alberta campsite after storm

LAC STE. ANNE, Alta. — Thousands of religious pilgrims were cleaning up their ravaged campsite Tuesday after a heavy storm blew through Lac Ste. Anne, Alta., cancelling events for the first time in decades.
Feds warn Alberta clinic will violate medicare by charging for faster doctor access

Feds warn Alberta clinic will violate medicare by charging for faster doctor access

Health Canada says a Calgary medical clinic that soon plans to charge its patients a fee to gain faster access to a family doctor would be breaching medicare laws.