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'Clearly identifiable signs': Quebec report highlights domestic violence risk factors

'Clearly identifiable signs': Quebec report highlights domestic violence risk factors

MONTREAL — A Quebec committee that examines domestic violence deaths has found that many victims aren't accessing the help they need even if the signs of violence are clear.
Supreme Court to hear challenge of law that curbs spy watchdog members

Supreme Court to hear challenge of law that curbs spy watchdog members

OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada will weigh the constitutionality of legislation that limits members of a spy watchdog from using their parliamentary immunity to speak out.
Blair says future of defence relies on building relationships with Indigenous Peoples

Blair says future of defence relies on building relationships with Indigenous Peoples

OTTAWA — Defence Minister Bill Blair says his department's future success depends upon building and strengthening relationships with Indigenous communities in a way that's consistent with reconciliation.
Supreme Court of Canada declines to hear appeal from former fashion mogul Nygard

Supreme Court of Canada declines to hear appeal from former fashion mogul Nygard

OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada will not hear an appeal from former fashion mogul Peter Nygard.
In the news today : Liberals' GST break expected to pass today

In the news today : Liberals' GST break expected to pass today

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed...
Canadian soldier dies of medical complications while serving in Belgium

Canadian soldier dies of medical complications while serving in Belgium

OTTAWA — A Canadian soldier deployed to Europe has died of medical complications.
Not a moment to ‘squabble,’ Freeland says after premiers’ meeting on Trump tariffs

Not a moment to ‘squabble,’ Freeland says after premiers’ meeting on Trump tariffs

OTTAWA — Unity among provinces and the federal government is critical in the face of the grave challenge posed by the threat of massive new import tariffs from Canada's closest trading partner, Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland said Wednesday f
Liberal GST holiday expected to pass soon as government introduces solo bill

Liberal GST holiday expected to pass soon as government introduces solo bill

OTTAWA — The Liberal government introduced a stand-alone bill to implement its proposed GST holiday Wednesday, hours after the NDP threatened it would not pass the legislation if it was linked to a $250 rebate for working Canadians.
Hiker 'doing well and recovering' after 5 weeks missing in freezing B.C. wilderness

Hiker 'doing well and recovering' after 5 weeks missing in freezing B.C. wilderness

Health officials say a hiker reported missing in the wilds of northern British Columbia more than five weeks ago is on the path to recovery after being found alive amid frigid conditions.
Longtime P.E.I. mayor resigns after a contentious vote for pickleball courts

Longtime P.E.I. mayor resigns after a contentious vote for pickleball courts

KENSINGTON, P.E.I. — A feud over proposed pickleball courts in Prince Edward Island has prompted a longtime mayor to throw in the towel.
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