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1 of 4 men accused in alleged Quebec extremist plot granted bail, 3 remain detained

1 of 4 men accused in alleged Quebec extremist plot granted bail, 3 remain detained

MONTREAL — One of four men accused in an alleged anti-government plot to forcibly take possession of land in the Quebec City region was granted bail on Monday.
Ottawa is asking Canadians what they want to see in the fall budget

Ottawa is asking Canadians what they want to see in the fall budget

OTTAWA — Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne is looking for feedback from Canadians on national security and defence spending and fortifying the Canadian economy amid an ongoing trade war as he prepares to deliver a federal budget in the fal
TikTok CEO asks to meet with industry minister over shutdown order

TikTok CEO asks to meet with industry minister over shutdown order

OTTAWA — The CEO of TikTok is asking Industry Minister Mélanie Joly for an urgent meeting about the federal government’s order directing the company to shut down its Canadian operations.
In the news today: Over 1,000 people flown from fire-threatened Manitoba community

In the news today: Over 1,000 people flown from fire-threatened Manitoba community

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed...
Police search for group of migrants after vehicle collision near Canada-U.S. border

Police search for group of migrants after vehicle collision near Canada-U.S. border

MONTREAL — Police say they are looking for a group of migrants who were inside a vehicle that collided near the Canada-U.S. border in southern Quebec. Authorities were called early Sunday to the scene in Hemmingford, Que.
Federal investigators deployed to probe WestJet engine fire at Vancouver airport

Federal investigators deployed to probe WestJet engine fire at Vancouver airport

VANCOUVER — Federal investigators have been deployed to Vancouver International Airport after a "small engine fire" onboard a WestJet flight from the United States.
How a tree-killing beetle chose wrong human to fly into, revealing presence in B.C.

How a tree-killing beetle chose wrong human to fly into, revealing presence in B.C.

VANCOUVER — The tiny beetle could scarcely have picked a worse human to fly into. Amateur entomologist Andrew Short was sitting on a bench in downtown Vancouver in June 2023 when the unfamiliar metallic green beetle hit him and fell to the ground.
Anand says Indo-Pacific strategy will have economic focus but maintain values

Anand says Indo-Pacific strategy will have economic focus but maintain values

OTTAWA — Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand says the economy is becoming the primary focus of Canada's relationships in the Indo-Pacific — a shift that appears linked to Canada's recent moves to overcome its security dispute with India.
'Traumatic time': Police face questions in Quadeville, Ont., after attack on girl

'Traumatic time': Police face questions in Quadeville, Ont., after attack on girl

QUADEVILLE — Residents of a tiny rural community in eastern Ontario pressed police on Saturday for answers about a disturbing attack on a young girl that investigators believed was caused by an animal — until they arrested a teenager in the case.
Quebec college faces $30 million in fines for too many students in English programs

Quebec college faces $30 million in fines for too many students in English programs

MONTREAL — A Montreal college is facing $30 million in fines from the Quebec government for having too many students in its English-language programs.
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