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Trudeau says some Pro-Palestinian protests cross line into hate, harassment

Trudeau says some Pro-Palestinian protests cross line into hate, harassment

OTTAWA — Pro-Palestinian protests that include hatred or harassing behaviour cross a line, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Thursday.
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Canada asking weapons-makers for plans to ramp up ammunition production

Canada asking weapons-makers for plans to ramp up ammunition production

OTTAWA — Canada is giving two weapons manufacturers millions of dollars to come up with a plan to make more 155 mm ammunition as the war in Ukraine drags on.
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Underfunding driving burnout crisis in Canada's women's shelters, new report finds

Underfunding driving burnout crisis in Canada's women's shelters, new report finds

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Sparse, inadequate funding is driving a burnout crisis among staff at women's shelters and transition homes across the country, says a report released Thursday by a national non-profit.
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As Ottawa reels over multiple homicide, a look at recent mass killings across Canada

As Ottawa reels over multiple homicide, a look at recent mass killings across Canada

OTTAWA — The bodies of six people, including four children, were discovered Wednesday in a townhouse in Barrhaven, a suburb south of Ottawa.
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B.C. researcher says liver oil, meat trade threaten deepwater shark populations

B.C. researcher says liver oil, meat trade threaten deepwater shark populations

Prof. Nick Dulvy recalls when the northern cod fishery collapsed back in 1992. "That was nothing short of a social and economic disaster for Canada," Dulvy said, who's a biology professor at Simon Fraser University in Burnaby, B.C.
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Montreal public health reports two new measles cases, bringing Quebec total to 12

Montreal public health reports two new measles cases, bringing Quebec total to 12

MONTREAL — Quebec health officials are reporting two more measles cases, bringing the total number of confirmed infections in the province to 12.
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Judge will hear conspiracy argument in trial of Freedom Convoy organizers

Judge will hear conspiracy argument in trial of Freedom Convoy organizers

OTTAWA — An Ontario court judge will entertain arguments that Freedom Convoy organizers Tamara Lich and Chris Barber acted as co-conspirators as part of their criminal trial, she announced in a decision Thursday.
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'It's so sad': B.C. gardeners grieve as they take stock of cold snap's toll

'It's so sad': B.C. gardeners grieve as they take stock of cold snap's toll

RICHMOND — If you ask the "King of Succulents" Johnny Tai how his plants are doing, do it gently. The 80-year-old Richmond, B.C.
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In the news today: Six people dead in Ottawa, Israeli real estate controversy

In the news today: Six people dead in Ottawa, Israeli real estate controversy

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today...
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Winning ticket for Lotto 6/49's Gold Ball Jackpot worth $58 million

Winning ticket for Lotto 6/49's Gold Ball Jackpot worth $58 million

Lotto 649's $58 million Gold Ball Jackpot was won last night. The winning number for Wednesday, March 6th, 2024, is 18041531-05.
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