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Manitoba, N.L., only provinces to offer publicly to take asylum seekers from Quebec

Manitoba, N.L., only provinces to offer publicly to take asylum seekers from Quebec

HALIFAX — The premiers of Manitoba and Newfoundland and Labrador are so far the only leaders to publicly volunteer to take in asylum seekers to ease pressure on Quebec, despite a joint call from all premiers for would-be refugees to be distributed mo
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U.S. eases border rules for dogs from Canada as Liberals try to secure exemption

U.S. eases border rules for dogs from Canada as Liberals try to secure exemption

OTTAWA — After much hounding by federal officials, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control is giving Canadian dogs a slightly longer leash when it comes to new rules aimed at controlling the spread of rabies.
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What to know about insurance claims after Tuesday's flash flooding in Ontario

What to know about insurance claims after Tuesday's flash flooding in Ontario

TORONTO — Canadian homeowners are increasingly adding flood coverage to their insurance policies as extreme weather events become more common, according to the Insurance Bureau of Canada.
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Trudeau outlines details of $30B, 10-year fund for public transit

Trudeau outlines details of $30B, 10-year fund for public transit

OTTAWA — Applications opened Wednesday for two streams in the federal government's new $30-billion public transit fund, even though the money won't start flowing for another two years, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said.
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What's ahead for Canada's first female defence chief? Observers warn of 'glass cliff'

What's ahead for Canada's first female defence chief? Observers warn of 'glass cliff'

OTTAWA — Canada's military will make history on Thursday when Jennie Carignan is promoted to the rank of general and takes over command as chief of the defence staff.
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Group in charge of Google's $100M for news outlets lays out its governance model

Group in charge of Google's $100M for news outlets lays out its governance model

OTTAWA — The group Google asked to distribute $100 million to news outlets in Canada has publicly released its governance model, which it says focuses on sustainability, equity and innovation within the industry.
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Hydroplane driver dies after weekend crash at regatta southwest of Montreal

Hydroplane driver dies after weekend crash at regatta southwest of Montreal

MONTREAL — A hydroplane racer from Quebec is dead after crashing over the weekend at a regatta southwest of Montreal.
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Just 15 per cent of Ontarians say they're affected by the ongoing LCBO strike: poll

Just 15 per cent of Ontarians say they're affected by the ongoing LCBO strike: poll

A new poll suggests that just 15 per cent of Ontarians are personally affected by the LCBO's ongoing strike, as the provincial government expands access to alcohol at other retailers.
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In the news today: Premiers wrap up in Halifax, flood damage and insurance coverage

In the news today: Premiers wrap up in Halifax, flood damage and insurance coverage

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Premiers wrapping up summer meeting in Halifax Canada's premiers are wrapping up the summer meeting of the Council of the Federation today.
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Torrential rain causes major flooding in Toronto, parts of GTA

Torrential rain causes major flooding in Toronto, parts of GTA

TORONTO — Torrential rain that pummelled Toronto flooded a major highway, several thoroughfares and a key transit hub on Tuesday – requiring emergency crews to rescue people from stranded cars and other spaces – while large parts of the city were lef
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