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Bin there, dumped that: Trash cans to be reinstalled along Montreal's Lachine Canal

Bin there, dumped that: Trash cans to be reinstalled along Montreal's Lachine Canal

MONTREAL — Parks Canada will reinstall around 30 garbage bins along Montreal's Lachine Canal after some visitors expressed frustration at their sudden disappearance earlier this month.
Canada recognizes housing as a human right. Few provinces have followed suit

Canada recognizes housing as a human right. Few provinces have followed suit

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — As more Canadians find themselves struggling to afford or find housing, the country's smallest province is the only one that can point to legislation recognizing housing as a human right.
Canada allocates millions for drone production, ammunition to support Ukraine

Canada allocates millions for drone production, ammunition to support Ukraine

OTTAWA — The federal government is earmarking $3 million for production of drones in Ukraine in support of Kyiv's fight against Russia's invasion.
Ottawa, Quebec commit $100M for semiconductor capacity in Bromont, Que., 280 jobs

Ottawa, Quebec commit $100M for semiconductor capacity in Bromont, Que., 280 jobs

BROMONT, Que. — The federal and Quebec governments are spending close to $100 million to boost the country's manufacturing capacity for semiconductors, which are vital in technologies ranging from artificial intelligence to quantum computing.
Aamjiwnaang First Nation declares state of emergency over industry benzene leak

Aamjiwnaang First Nation declares state of emergency over industry benzene leak

OTTAWA — Aamjiwnaang First Nation is declaring a state of emergency over a benzene leak linked to a neighbouring petrochemical facility. The community near Sarnia, Ont.
First court appearance for boy and girl charged in death of Halifax 16-year-old

First court appearance for boy and girl charged in death of Halifax 16-year-old

HALIFAX — A girl and a boy, both 14 years old, made their first appearance today in a Halifax courtroom, where they each face a second-degree murder charge in the stabbing death of a 16-year-old high school student.
'Violation': CSIS had officer investigated after she reported a superior raped her

'Violation': CSIS had officer investigated after she reported a superior raped her

VANCOUVER — A CSIS officer's allegations that she was raped repeatedly by a superior in agency vehicles set off a harassment inquiry, but also triggered an investigation into her that concluded the alleged attacks were a “misuse” of agency vehicles b
In the news today: Consular freeze worries Ukrainian man in Canada

In the news today: Consular freeze worries Ukrainian man in Canada

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today...
As the climate changes, so too do Canadians' farm fields and dinner tables

As the climate changes, so too do Canadians' farm fields and dinner tables

Canada's farm fields are in the midst of a transformation. As the country rapidly warms from human-caused climate change, farmers are being pushed to reconsider conventional wisdom about what can and can't survive in this northern climate.
New Norad commander calls Canada's defence policy update 'very encouraging'

New Norad commander calls Canada's defence policy update 'very encouraging'

OTTAWA — American troops will be spending more time training in the Far North, the new commander of Norad says, a strategy that fits "hand-in-glove" with Canada's renewed focus on Arctic defence. U.S. Gen.