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Strained RCMP resources mean a 'delicate balance' on protecting MPs: internal memo

Strained RCMP resources mean a 'delicate balance' on protecting MPs: internal memo

OTTAWA — The demands of protecting parliamentarians and other public figures are placing "significant strain" on RCMP personnel and taking resources from other federal policing priorities, warns an internal briefing note.
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Kamala Harris makes surprise appearance on first night of Democratic convention

Kamala Harris makes surprise appearance on first night of Democratic convention

CHICAGO — Kamala Harris made a surprise appearance on the first night of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago to honour the legacy of Joe Biden before the president figuratively passed the baton of party leadership to his vice-president.
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'Missing part of its soul': Jasper residents take stock of wildfire destruction

'Missing part of its soul': Jasper residents take stock of wildfire destruction

JASPER, ALTA. — When Alice Foubert entered her home in Jasper, Alta., for the first time since a wildfire roared into the community, the rancid smell from her fridge made it difficult for her to recognize where she was.
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Global Affairs says Canadian reported dead after yacht capsized off Sicily

Global Affairs says Canadian reported dead after yacht capsized off Sicily

Global Affairs Canada said Monday it's aware of reports that a Canadian has died after a luxury superyacht sank off Sicily during a violent storm, while Italian authorities said they continued to search for six people who remained unaccounted for.
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Criticism of new Senate appointment includes that of a federal cabinet minister

Criticism of new Senate appointment includes that of a federal cabinet minister

WINNIPEG — The appointment of longtime broadcaster Charles Adler to the Senate is being criticized in some quarters, including by a member of the federal cabinet.
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Tories delete Canadian dream video featuring what Liberals say are Russian jets

Tories delete Canadian dream video featuring what Liberals say are Russian jets

OTTAWA — The Conservative Party of Canada has deleted a video that was meant to promote its Canadian values but featured images of what the Defence Minister's office says are Russian fighter jets.
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Canada's assisted-dying law faces constitutional fight for excluding mental disorder

Canada's assisted-dying law faces constitutional fight for excluding mental disorder

OTTAWA — A man who says he suffers from chronic and worsening mental health issues is among those launching a court challenge of the federal government's assisted dying law, which excludes people suffering solely from a mental disorder.
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Ottawa Pride stance on Israel has Liberals, U.S., some civil servants exit parade

Ottawa Pride stance on Israel has Liberals, U.S., some civil servants exit parade

OTTAWA — The decision by organizers of the Pride parade in Ottawa to boycott Israeli companies is prompting a growing number of participants to pull out of the festivities, including the federal Liberal party and the U.S. embassy.
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'Freedom Convoy' organizer defends charge of encouraging honking during protest

'Freedom Convoy' organizer defends charge of encouraging honking during protest

OTTAWA — The lawyer for "Freedom Convoy" organizer Chris Barber told a judge Monday that a court order banning honking in downtown Ottawa during the protest wasn't clear enough.
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Montreal water main showed corrosion in years before break, official says

Montreal water main showed corrosion in years before break, official says

MONTREAL — Montreal city officials knew the major water main that burst last week and flooded a neighbourhood was showing signs of damage, but they thought there was still time before it needed to be repaired, the head of the city's water service sai
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