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In The News for June 13 : Canada experiencing worst wildfire season of 21st century

In The News for June 13 : Canada experiencing worst wildfire season of 21st century

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 13 ... What we are watching in Canada ...
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Senators fear delay, prejudice in carveouts to allow Afghan aid, as House passes bill

Senators fear delay, prejudice in carveouts to allow Afghan aid, as House passes bill

OTTAWA — Senators are concerned that a long-delayed Liberal bill aimed at unblocking Canadian aid in Afghanistan will bog down development groups in red tape and block access based on prejudicial bureaucracy.
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O'Toole warns of 'performance politics,' social media perils in final Commons address

O'Toole warns of 'performance politics,' social media perils in final Commons address

OTTAWA — If members of Parliament do not avoid the dangers of "performance politics" and chasing "likes" on social media, future Canadians will look back on the current moment as the start of the country's decline, Erin O'Toole warned Monday.
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Wildfire roundup: What you need to know about blazes burning across Canada

Wildfire roundup: What you need to know about blazes burning across Canada

Quebecers are returning home as the province goes on the offensive against a record wildfire season, but gusty winds and hot temperatures are fuelling fires in the West.
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Vancouver family who lost son to fentanyl donates $20 million to new treatment model

Vancouver family who lost son to fentanyl donates $20 million to new treatment model

VANCOUVER — Jill Diamond says when her brother Steven was struggling with substance addiction the system meant to support him was messy and filled with delays, disappointments and waitlists.
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'Worst wildfire season:' Quebec makes progress as wind fuels flames out West

'Worst wildfire season:' Quebec makes progress as wind fuels flames out West

Quebec was on the offensive in its battle against a record wildfire season as gusting winds fuelled growing blazes out West, and the federal government said it would provide free travel documents and visa extensions for people affected across the cou
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Stamp honours First Nations leader George Manuel, whose work spanned globe

Stamp honours First Nations leader George Manuel, whose work spanned globe

VANCOUVER — Canada Post has unveiled a stamp depicting First Nations political leader George Manuel, part of a series of three stamps being released to mark National Indigenous Peoples Day this month.
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B.C. port cargo loaders approve strike, but talks continue with maritime employers

B.C. port cargo loaders approve strike, but talks continue with maritime employers

VANCOUVER — More than 7,000 terminal cargo loaders at British Columbia's ports have voted overwhelmingly in support of strike action against local maritime employers, although both sides are still negotiating to avoid such an outcome.
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Opposition leaders yet to meet about setting terms of possible public inquiry: Singh

Opposition leaders yet to meet about setting terms of possible public inquiry: Singh

OTTAWA — Opposition leaders have yet to meet to discuss terms of reference for a possible public inquiry into foreign interference, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh said Monday
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Many Quebec fire evacuees allowed to return home as situation improves: premier

Many Quebec fire evacuees allowed to return home as situation improves: premier

MONTREAL — Thousands of Quebecers who were forced from their towns by out-of-control wildfires started to return home on Monday, as the province's public security minister praised the work of firefighters in saving lives and property.
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