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Military concerned by Canada's absence from American-British-Australian security pact

Military concerned by Canada's absence from American-British-Australian security pact

OTTAWA — There are concerns at the highest levels of the Canadian Armed Forces that this country won't have access to the same cutting-edge military technology as its closest allies because it is not part of a security pact between Australia, Britain and the U.S.
Public transit struggling to lure back riders amid deficits, rising costs of living

Public transit struggling to lure back riders amid deficits, rising costs of living

TORONTO — Kelly Fairchild will be paying more to take public transit this year – money she says will come directly out of her food budget
Year after death of Indian family at U.S. border, those left behind try to move on

Year after death of Indian family at U.S. border, those left behind try to move on

Baldev Patel cannot remember much of the last conversation he had with his son and, while the memories are fast fading, the hurt remains
Ranj Pillai officially sworn in as Yukon's 10th premier

Ranj Pillai officially sworn in as Yukon's 10th premier

WHITEHORSE — Yukon's newest premier promised to stay the course on Liberal government policies on Saturday as he formally took the reins of both his party and territory.
Quebec man recounts rescue attempt in propane explosion that left workers missing

Quebec man recounts rescue attempt in propane explosion that left workers missing

As a ceiling and wall collapsed on a woman desperately trying to flee the scene of an explosion at a Quebec propane distribution company, Éric Lizotte could only watch in horror. The resident of St-Roch-de-l'Achigan, Que.
Smith says she urged minister to consider whether COVID prosecutions could succeed

Smith says she urged minister to consider whether COVID prosecutions could succeed

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has delivered a third version of what she discussed with justice officials over how to handle the prosecution of people charged with breaking COVID-19 health rules.
Albertans who regularly visit Moraine Lake say move to restrict vehicles was overdue

Albertans who regularly visit Moraine Lake say move to restrict vehicles was overdue

Some Albertans who regularly bike, climb, hike or take photographs at Moraine Lake in Banff National Park say a decision by Parks Canada to restrict personal vehicles on its access road was long overdue.
Academic troubled by MPs' refusal to share newsletters with researchers

Academic troubled by MPs' refusal to share newsletters with researchers

OTTAWA — While MPs send out newsletters to get the public's attention, many of them are refusing to share these taxpayer-funded mailouts with academics for research purposes.
'Gift for all': Nunavut TV channel looks be in the homes of every Canadian

'Gift for all': Nunavut TV channel looks be in the homes of every Canadian

OTTAWA — As a little girl in the early '80s, Lucy Tulugarjuk said she would spend most of her time playing outside instead of in front of a screen. Her family and friends in Igloolik, Nvt.
Premiers demand bail reform in letter to Trudeau after killing of OPP officer

Premiers demand bail reform in letter to Trudeau after killing of OPP officer

OTTAWA — Canada's premiers are unanimously urging Ottawa to take "immediate action" to strengthen the country's bail system.