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B.C. Appeals Court finds agency's decision to remove kids 'tainted by stereotype'

B.C. Appeals Court finds agency's decision to remove kids 'tainted by stereotype'

VANCOUVER — The B.C. Court of Appeal says an Indigenous mother who had her four kids temporarily removed from her care by a child welfare agency was discriminated against because the agency's view of the woman was "tainted by stereotype.
Canadians mark Victory in Europe Day in downtown ceremonies

Canadians mark Victory in Europe Day in downtown ceremonies

OTTAWA — Veterans, diplomats, members of the Armed Forces and political leaders gathered Thursday at events across Canada commemorating the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War in Europe.
Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops pleased to hear new pope appointed

Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops pleased to hear new pope appointed

EDMONTON — The president of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops says the church needs to be in the public square and he is looking forward to working with the new pope.
Canada could lose its measles elimination status if spread lingers, PHAC advisor says

Canada could lose its measles elimination status if spread lingers, PHAC advisor says

TORONTO — A senior medical advisor with the Public Health Agency of Canada says the country could lose its measles elimination status if the highly contagious disease continues to spread into the fall. Dr.
Jurors in hockey players' sex-assault trial told 2022 lawsuit not proof of wrongdoing

Jurors in hockey players' sex-assault trial told 2022 lawsuit not proof of wrongdoing

Allegations laid out in a sexual-assault lawsuit against Hockey Canada and eight unnamed players cannot be used as proof of any wrongdoing in the ongoing criminal trial of five hockey players, jurors in the case heard Thursday.
Quebec reports high immigration, record-low fertility in 2024

Quebec reports high immigration, record-low fertility in 2024

MONTREAL — Despite a downward trend, Quebec still reported nearly record-high population growth last year due to immigration, even as the province's fertility rate reached its lowest level on record.
What Trump's agreement with the U.K. suggests about trade talks with Canada

What Trump's agreement with the U.K. suggests about trade talks with Canada

WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump's preliminary trade agreement with the United Kingdom sent a signal to countries around the world — including Canada — about the goals of his campaign to upend global trade with tariffs.
More details needed about Carney's plans to revamp foreign service, union head says

More details needed about Carney's plans to revamp foreign service, union head says

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney has vowed to invest in Canada's foreign service, arguing that diplomacy is becoming increasingly important in a dangerous world.
Ottawa, Indigenous capital group sign first-of-its-kind 10-year agreement

Ottawa, Indigenous capital group sign first-of-its-kind 10-year agreement

OTTAWA — Ottawa and the National Aboriginal Capital Corporation Association have signed a first-of-its-kind, $514 million agreement to help boost entrepreneurship.
Bodycam footage relinquished in fatal officer-involved shooting in northern Quebec

Bodycam footage relinquished in fatal officer-involved shooting in northern Quebec

KANGIQSUALUJJUAQ — The Nunavik Police Service in Quebec's Far North says officers involved in a fatal shooting on Tuesday night were wearing body cameras.