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Oil, gas companies told to cut emissions by one-third under planned cap

Oil, gas companies told to cut emissions by one-third under planned cap

OTTAWA — Oil and gas producers in Canada will be required to cut greenhouse gas emissions by about one-third over the next eight years under new regulations published Monday.
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Corrective to Nov. 4 story on cap for oil and gas emissions

Corrective to Nov. 4 story on cap for oil and gas emissions

OTTAWA — In a story published on Nov. 4 about the federal government's draft regulations to cap emissions from the oil and gas sector, The Canadian Press erroneously reported that emissions from the sector fell seven per cent between 2019 and 2022.
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UN refugee chief says reducing refugee targets is wise if it prevents backlash

UN refugee chief says reducing refugee targets is wise if it prevents backlash

OTTAWA — It is wise of Canada to scale back the number of new refugees it plans to resettle if that helps stabilize the housing market and prevents backlash against newcomers, the head of the UN refugee agency said during a visit to Ottawa this week.
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Peter Nygard's lawyers ask court to review decision to deny him bail pending appeal

Peter Nygard's lawyers ask court to review decision to deny him bail pending appeal

TORONTO — Former fashion mogul Peter Nygard's legal team has asked an Ontario court to review a decision to deny him bail as he appeals his sexual assault convictions and sentence.
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Eleven-year-old boy struck and killed by truck in Montreal

Eleven-year-old boy struck and killed by truck in Montreal

MONTREAL — An 11-year-old boy died after he was hit by a truck Monday evening in Montreal's Plateau-Mont-Royal borough. Police say they received numerous calls at around 7:30 p.m. about the collision at the corner of Parc and Bernard avenues.
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Canada Post, union, still disagree over weekend delivery following weekend talks

Canada Post, union, still disagree over weekend delivery following weekend talks

Canada Post and the union representing its workers are commenting on how weekend talks for a new contract went, with the employer calling them less productive than they'd hoped and the union claiming their employer is focused on flexibility to delive
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In the news today: Canadians watch as Americans head to the polls

In the news today: Canadians watch as Americans head to the polls

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed...
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Inflation is down, wages are up. Why are Canadians still frustrated with the economy?

Inflation is down, wages are up. Why are Canadians still frustrated with the economy?

OTTAWA — The federal finance minister has been taking every opportunity to remind frustrated Canadians that after a bumpy pandemic recovery, the nation's economy is actually doing a lot better. Inflation is now at 1.
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Nova Scotia monument honours eight brothers who fought in Second World War

Nova Scotia monument honours eight brothers who fought in Second World War

HALIFAX — A new memorial recently dedicated in a small Nova Scotia community honours eight brothers whose story of service in the Second World War had been all but lost to local memory. The Harvie brothers from Gormanville, N.S.
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5 things to watch for as Americans head to the polls on election day

5 things to watch for as Americans head to the polls on election day

WASHINGTON — Americans are facing a decision about the future of their country and no matter which president they choose, Canada cannot escape the pull of political polarization from its closest neighbour.
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