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Parti Québécois refuses invite to Fête nationale concert to protest choice of host

Parti Québécois refuses invite to Fête nationale concert to protest choice of host

QUEBEC — The Parti Québécois has turned down an invitation to address the crowd at a major concert marking the province's national holiday in protest over the choice of host.
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Most residents of northern Quebec town return after wildfire threat, but risks remain

Most residents of northern Quebec town return after wildfire threat, but risks remain

LEBEL-SUR-QUÉVILLON, Que. — The mayor of a northern Quebec town said Monday that firefighters were making progress combating a nearby forest fire, but he warned residents to be prepared should a new evacuation order be issued.
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Canada Day events to feature citizenship ceremony in Ottawa, cross-country concert

Canada Day events to feature citizenship ceremony in Ottawa, cross-country concert

OTTAWA — Canada Day celebrations this year are set to feature a citizenship ceremony for 17 people in Ottawa, speeches from dignitaries and a cross-country concert with Canadian musicians. Ottawa's LeBreton Flats Park will be open from 9 a.m.
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Canada sanctions judges of Iran's Revolutionary Courts over human-rights violations

Canada sanctions judges of Iran's Revolutionary Courts over human-rights violations

OTTAWA — Canada has levied sanctions against seven Iranian officials, citing their role in gross and systematic human-rights violations in the country's criminal justice system.
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Manitoba premier to speak about deadly bus crash : In The News for June 19

Manitoba premier to speak about deadly bus crash : In The News for June 19

In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of June 19 ... What we are watching in Canada ...
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MPs call for reform of Canada's extradition system to avoid 'further injustices'

MPs call for reform of Canada's extradition system to avoid 'further injustices'

OTTAWA — The Liberal government should undertake a "comprehensive reform" of Canada's extradition law as soon as possible to prevent "further injustices" due to shortcomings, a House of Commons committee recommends.
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'A bit of help': Canadian Red Cross funding medical clinics for displaced in Ukraine

'A bit of help': Canadian Red Cross funding medical clinics for displaced in Ukraine

KORSUN-SHEVCHENKIVSKYI — Medical intern Alina Manko sits at a desk and speaks with a woman as other patients wait for their turn.
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High government spending means more inflation? It's complicated, economists say

High government spending means more inflation? It's complicated, economists say

OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre's attempt to block the federal government's budget bill from passing earlier this month is the latest example of government spending coming under scrutiny amid high inflation.
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Trudeau calls byelection in riding of Calgary Heritage for July 24

Trudeau calls byelection in riding of Calgary Heritage for July 24

OTTAWA — Voters in the federal riding of Calgary Heritage will go to the polls late next month.
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Quebec provincial police say man, 32, killed northeast of Montreal is homicide victim

Quebec provincial police say man, 32, killed northeast of Montreal is homicide victim

MONTREAL — Quebec provincial police say they are investigating a homicide after a man was allegedly gunned down in his car in a city northeast of Montreal. Police say Noël Garcia-Frias, 32, was found Friday in Charlemagne.
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