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Possible scenarios that could play out in Ottawa as the Liberal government teeters

Possible scenarios that could play out in Ottawa as the Liberal government teeters

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is said to be reflecting on his future over the holidays after the resignation of his top cabinet minister, Chrystia Freeland, in mid-December.
Canada set to preside over G7 in 2025 — what that means and what's at stake

Canada set to preside over G7 in 2025 — what that means and what's at stake

OTTAWA — Canada is set to take over the presidency of the G7 in 2025, leading a forum of seven of the world's most advanced economies at a time of political instability at home and around the world.
In the news today: Feds watering down key promise: gun-control group

In the news today: Feds watering down key promise: gun-control group

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed...
Feds are watering down promise to fully scrutinize firearms before sale, group says

Feds are watering down promise to fully scrutinize firearms before sale, group says

OTTAWA — A leading gun-control group is accusing the Liberal government of watering down a promise to ensure firearms are properly scrutinized before entering the Canadian market.
From industrial highway to developer's paradise, Montreal's Lachine Canal turns 200

From industrial highway to developer's paradise, Montreal's Lachine Canal turns 200

MONTREAL — It used to be that on New Year’s Eve, people living along Montreal’s Lachine Canal would throw open their doors to hear the nearby factories blow their horns when the clocks struck midnight.
B.C. teen with avian flu deemed no longer infectious, taken off supplemental oxygen

B.C. teen with avian flu deemed no longer infectious, taken off supplemental oxygen

VANCOUVER — A letter sent to the editor of The New England Journal of Medicine signed by Canadian health officials says the British Columbia teenager who tested positive for avian flu has been taken off of supplemental oxygen and is no longer infecti
Canadian man, 38, dies in avalanche in Utah mountains

Canadian man, 38, dies in avalanche in Utah mountains

MONTREAL — Authorities in Utah say a Canadian man has died in an avalanche while snowboarding in the mountains near Salt Lake City. The Salt Lake County sheriff's office says the body of 38-year-old David Éthier was recovered Tuesday.
Quebec cyclist dies after falling from bike and colliding with parked car

Quebec cyclist dies after falling from bike and colliding with parked car

MONTREAL — A 31-year-old cyclist has died after falling off his bike and colliding with a parked vehicle in downtown Sherbrooke, Que. Police say in a news release that the crash happened around 8 p.m. Tuesday on Dépôt Street.
New Quebec recycling system takes effect, shifts more responsibility to producers

New Quebec recycling system takes effect, shifts more responsibility to producers

MONTREAL — Quebec’s recycling system is getting an overhaul to reduce waste and take the burden off municipalities.
Trump's top priorities: Experts watching for how president-elect uses Day 1 powers

Trump's top priorities: Experts watching for how president-elect uses Day 1 powers

WASHINGTON — A new year will bring Donald Trump back to the White House and start a fresh wave of anxiety as America's closest neighbours prepare for the Republican's disruptive agenda and looming threats of massive tariffs.