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Auschwitz survivors fear rising hate could bring on another Holocaust 80 years later

Auschwitz survivors fear rising hate could bring on another Holocaust 80 years later

KRAKOW — As she prepared to return to Auschwitz-Birkenau on Monday, Miriam Ziegler vividly recalled how it felt to be a little girl orphaned by the Nazis and left alone in a world ruined by war.
Canada's border security package welcome but comes late, Republican senator says

Canada's border security package welcome but comes late, Republican senator says

James Risch, chair of the U.S. Senate foreign relations committee, called the $1.3-billion border plan — announced in response to Trump's tariff threat — a "delayed investment."
Ford's decision to speed up alcohol sales expansion will cost province $612M: report

Ford's decision to speed up alcohol sales expansion will cost province $612M: report

TORONTO — Premier Doug Ford's decision to speed up the rollout of alcohol sales in corner stores — which first sparked early election speculation last spring — will cost the province more than $600 million, Ontario's budget watchdog said Monday.
B.C. firm seeks injunction stopping capital gains hike proposed by federal Liberals

B.C. firm seeks injunction stopping capital gains hike proposed by federal Liberals

The rule change has yet to pass in Parliament.
Pedneault intends to become co-leader of the Greens again after six-month pause

Pedneault intends to become co-leader of the Greens again after six-month pause

OTTAWA — Jonathan Pedneault says he intends to return as co-leader of the Green Party of Canada. He says that the party has asked him to return to co-leadership with Elizabeth May after he stepped back from the role in July.
Five years on, Chinese Canadians recall ridicule and racism over pandemic precautions

Five years on, Chinese Canadians recall ridicule and racism over pandemic precautions

Almost five years on from the official start of the pandemic, Chinese Canadians are reflecting on how their early precautions were met with confusion, ridicule and hostility.
In the news today: Trudeau in Poland for Auschwitz anniversary

In the news today: Trudeau in Poland for Auschwitz anniversary

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed...
Arya says he's out of Liberal leadership race, as Carney gets more caucus support

Arya says he's out of Liberal leadership race, as Carney gets more caucus support

OTTAWA — One of the seven Liberal leadership hopefuls says the party is not allowing him to run, as another high-profile cabinet minister endorsed Mark Carney on Sunday.
B.C.-based climate activist deported to Pakistan after protest charges

B.C.-based climate activist deported to Pakistan after protest charges

British Columbia-based environmental activist Zain Haq was aboard a plane in Toronto on Sunday afternoon, awaiting a nearly 14-hour flight to Pakistan, where he said he was looking forward to seeing his family and eating the food.
Foreign Affairs Minister Joly says Canadian released from detention in Afghanistan

Foreign Affairs Minister Joly says Canadian released from detention in Afghanistan

OTTAWA — Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly says Canadian David Lavery has safely made it to Qatar from Afghanistan with the help of the Qatari government.