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Reactions to the minority Liberal government's speech from the throne
OTTAWA - "The prime minister had an opportunity to present a real plan to Canadians, and he didn't do that." - Candice Bergen, deputy Conservative leader---"I'm not surprised that the Liberal governme...
Sep 23, 2020
Parts of B.C. will be drenched with up to 70 mm of rain: Environment Canada
VANCOUVER - Environment Canada is warning of heavy downpours that could cause flash flooding and pooling water in parts of B.C. Rainfall warnings have been posted for Metro Vancouver, Howe Sound and t...
Sep 23, 2020
Liberals plan fund to spur green technology, jobs
The Trudeau government says it will launch a new fund to spur investments and jobs in green technology as it seeks a balance between the competing visions of environmental advocates and legacy industr...
Sep 23, 2020
In Taylor case, limits of law overcome calls for justice
"Arrest the cops who killed Breonna Taylor" became a rallying cry this summer, emblazoned on T-shirts worn by celebrities and sports stars while protesters filled the streets demanding police accounta...
Sep 23, 2020
Murder trial on pause while Winnipeg juror tested for COVID-19
WINNIPEG - Jury deliberations for a second-degree murder trial in Manitoba have been put on hold so a juror can be tested for COVID-19. Court of Queen's Bench Justice Vic Toews told the remaining 11 j...
Sep 23, 2020
As Quebec rolls out COVID-19 ad campaign, experts wonder if it will reach target audience
MONTREAL - Quebec has begun rolling out a COVID-19 advertising campaign aimed at putting a human face on the deadly virus and reaching those who discount its severity. The ads - th...
Sep 23, 2020
EU proposes new asylum system to help frontline nations
BRUSSELS - The European Union announced a major overhaul of its asylum system Wednesday in hopes that more countries will finally share responsibility for people landing on Europe's shores seeking san...
Sep 23, 2020
France wants to require fathers to take parental leave
PARIS - France's president wants to expand paternity leave to one month - and require fathers to take time off with their newborns. President Emmanuel Macron announced the plan on Instagram before vis...
Sep 23, 2020
Madrid wants military help, more doctors to fight virus wave
MADRID - Authorities in Madrid want to hire more doctors and get urgent help from Spain's military and police to fight a second wave of coronavirus infections that might force them into expanding rest...
Sep 23, 2020
Orcas knock into sailboats, force Spain to limit yachting
BARCELONA, Spain - Spain has temporarily prohibited yachting across 100 kilometres (62 miles) of its northwestern coast after orca whales apparently got carried away while playing and damaged several ...
Sep 23, 2020