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Scattering of protesters, empty sites, on second and final day of G7 leaders summit

Scattering of protesters, empty sites, on second and final day of G7 leaders summit

CALGARY — More than 50 Sikh protesters continued their demonstration Tuesday outside Calgary city hall on the second and final day of the G7 leaders’ summit.
Military vice-chief says there are no plans to arm Coast Guard vessels

Military vice-chief says there are no plans to arm Coast Guard vessels

OTTAWA — The federal government does not intend to arm the Canadian Coast Guard, the vice-chief of the defence staff told a committee of senators on Tuesday. Lt-Gen.
Montreal invests $100K to lure research talent seeking to escape United States

Montreal invests $100K to lure research talent seeking to escape United States

MONTREAL — The City of Montreal is investing $100,000 to lure scientists and researchers who want to leave the United States. In a news release, Mayor Valérie Plante says the "current situation" in the U.S.
Kurek looks to leave mark on Canada with bill to add a new national symbol

Kurek looks to leave mark on Canada with bill to add a new national symbol

OTTAWA — Outgoing Conservative MP Damien Kurek is looking to leave his mark in Parliament by pushing for the adoption of a national livestock brand as one of Canada's symbols.
Quebec man who killed his young twins displayed domestic violence signs: coroner

Quebec man who killed his young twins displayed domestic violence signs: coroner

MONTREAL — A Quebec coroner has raised questions about whether police missed domestic violence red flags in the case of a man who killed his three-year-old twin sons shortly after he was arrested — then released — for allegedly harassing his ex-partn
128-year-old shipwreck on Vancouver Island charred by fire

128-year-old shipwreck on Vancouver Island charred by fire

A shipwreck that has been part of Vancouver Island's history for more than a century is a charred skeleton after a fire earlier this month.
Federal government says it will move open banking forward at 'earliest opportunity'

Federal government says it will move open banking forward at 'earliest opportunity'

OTTAWA — The federal government says it will introduce legislation to implement open banking at its "earliest opportunity" as some advocates warn the project's momentum may have stalled.
Oilers in must-win mode tonight as Panthers aim to claim Stanley Cup at home

Oilers in must-win mode tonight as Panthers aim to claim Stanley Cup at home

SUNRISE — Hockey fans in Sunrise are preparing for a trophy-hoisting party inside Amerant Bank Arena tonight as the Florida Panthers aim to wrap up the Stanley Cup final series against the Edmonton Oilers.
In the news today: Carney to meet with Modi, Zelenskyy at G7 today

In the news today: Carney to meet with Modi, Zelenskyy at G7 today

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'I had higher expectations': In tourist town of Banff, G7 felt rather than seen

'I had higher expectations': In tourist town of Banff, G7 felt rather than seen

BANFF — In her hometown of Banff, Alta., Monica Dominguez’s experience of the G7 leaders’ summit has been defined by the sound of helicopter blades humming from above.
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