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Sentencing for 'Freedom Convoy' leaders Lich, Barber scheduled for Oct. 7

Sentencing for 'Freedom Convoy' leaders Lich, Barber scheduled for Oct. 7

OTTAWA — Tamara Lich and Chris Barber, two leaders of the "Freedom Convoy" protest, are scheduled to be sentenced for mischief on Oct. 7 in an Ottawa courtroom.
Federal health minister non-committal on signing more pharmacare deals

Federal health minister non-committal on signing more pharmacare deals

OTTAWA — Federal Health Minister Marjorie Michel is not committing to sign pharmacare funding deals with all provinces and territories.
LeBlanc 'encouraged' after meeting with Lutnick, lawmakers ahead of tariff deadline

LeBlanc 'encouraged' after meeting with Lutnick, lawmakers ahead of tariff deadline

WASHINGTON — Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc said Thursday he's feeling "encouraged" after meeting with U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and American lawmakers in Washington ahead of next week's tariff deadline.
Number of federal public service jobs could drop by almost 60,000, report predicts

Number of federal public service jobs could drop by almost 60,000, report predicts

OTTAWA — A new report by the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives says the federal public service could shed almost 60,000 jobs over the next four years as Ottawa looks to cut costs.
Here's how key people reacted after five hockey players were acquitted of sex assault

Here's how key people reacted after five hockey players were acquitted of sex assault

Reaction was swift after five former junior hockey players were acquitted Thursday in a high-profile sexual assault trial that captured national attention.
A timeline of sexual assault allegations against former Hockey Canada junior players

A timeline of sexual assault allegations against former Hockey Canada junior players

A timeline of events that led to former Canada world junior hockey team players Michael McLeod, Alex Formenton, Carter Hart, Dillon Dube and Cal Foote being charged with sexual assault. Jan.
Bail hearing underway for 3 men accused of terrorism in alleged Quebec extremist plot

Bail hearing underway for 3 men accused of terrorism in alleged Quebec extremist plot

QUÉBEC — A bail hearing will continue for a second day on Friday for three men facing terrorism charges in an alleged anti-government plot to forcibly take over land in the Quebec City region.
As B.C. miners await rescue, here's how other operations have played out

As B.C. miners await rescue, here's how other operations have played out

Rescue operations involving a remote-controlled scoop and drones are underway at the Red Chris mine in northern British Columbia, where three miners are trapped underground. Here is a look at some previous mine rescues in Canada and around the world.
A quick history of B.C.'s Red Chris mine where three workers are trapped underground

A quick history of B.C.'s Red Chris mine where three workers are trapped underground

The eyes of many are on a northern British Columbia gold and copper mine as rescue efforts are underway to free three contractors trapped underground. This is not the first time the Red Chris mine has been in the spotlight.
Photo Gallery: Prime Minister Carney visits Northwest Territories

Photo Gallery: Prime Minister Carney visits Northwest Territories

Prime Minister Mark Carney visited the town where he was born, as he travelled across the Northwest Territories.
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