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Food insecurity worsened last year, more pronounced in racialized families: StatCan

Food insecurity worsened last year, more pronounced in racialized families: StatCan

FREDERICTON — Nearly seven million Canadians struggled with hunger last year, with some going without food for days amid rising inflation, says a Statistics Canada study.
Guilbeault, Poilievre trade barbs over carbon price exemption bill for farmers

Guilbeault, Poilievre trade barbs over carbon price exemption bill for farmers

OTTAWA — A private member's bill that would create another carbon-pricing carve-out has Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault accusing Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre of having no "moral decency," and the Tory leader goading that the minister s
Trudeau rebuked by Netanyahu after urging 'maximum restraint' to protect civilians

Trudeau rebuked by Netanyahu after urging 'maximum restraint' to protect civilians

OTTAWA — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rebuked his Canadian counterpart on social media late Tuesday, after Justin Trudeau urged Israel to protect civilian life in the brutal war it is waging on Hamas in the Gaza Strip.
Trudeau, Eby announce $1-billion battery plant in Maple Ridge, B.C.

Trudeau, Eby announce $1-billion battery plant in Maple Ridge, B.C.

MAPLE RIDGE, B.C. — A billion-dollar battery cell production plant in Maple Ridge, B.C.
Northern Manitoba First Nation says member who went to fight in Ukraine has died

Northern Manitoba First Nation says member who went to fight in Ukraine has died

THE PAS, Man. — A northern Manitoba man, known for his caring and compassionate nature, has died after going to fight alongside the Ukrainian army, his family said Tuesday.
Sex offender Hopley turned himself in at VPD station 'because he was cold': police

Sex offender Hopley turned himself in at VPD station 'because he was cold': police

Vancouver police say the 10-day manhunt for a high-risk sex offender ended when he turned up outside a police station to turn himself in because he was feeling cold.
B.C. man ordered to pay $450,000 over 2019 wildfire triggered by debris burn

B.C. man ordered to pay $450,000 over 2019 wildfire triggered by debris burn

VICTORIA — The B.C. Forest Appeals Commission says a man who lit a large debris pile on fire that eventually caused a wildfire should pay the provincial government nearly $450,000 for firefighting costs and lost timber resources.
Bloc challenges Liberals to nix 18-month wait from bill banning replacement workers

Bloc challenges Liberals to nix 18-month wait from bill banning replacement workers

OTTAWA — Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet is challenging the federal Liberals to scrap a clause in their bill banning replacement workers that would have the law take effect after an 18-month waiting period — a time frame the New Democrat
Blackstock sees 'imbalance' between $55M lawyers' bill, welfare victims' compensation

Blackstock sees 'imbalance' between $55M lawyers' bill, welfare victims' compensation

OTTAWA — Cindy Blackstock, one of the people responsible for bringing forward a Canadian Human Rights Tribunal case that led to a historic settlement agreement, says she is concerned about an "imbalance" between what lawyers and victims will be paid.
'Momentous day': Canadian coins to feature image of crownless King Charles

'Momentous day': Canadian coins to feature image of crownless King Charles

WINNIPEG — Coin collectors across the country will soon be able to get their hands on a piece of history as the first Canadian coins bearing the image of King Charles go into production.
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