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Veterans' groups call for answers as budget stokes memories of past cuts

Veterans' groups call for answers as budget stokes memories of past cuts

OTTAWA — The trauma of past cost-cutting exercises is looming large as national veterans' organizations anxiously await word on how the federal budget will affect ill and injured ex-soldiers.
Frustration, anticipation mark industry response to budget's flight delay fixes

Frustration, anticipation mark industry response to budget's flight delay fixes

MONTREAL — The federal government has air travel on its radar after laying out plans in its budget to speed up airport security screening and reduce flight delays, but industry and advocates remain skeptical.
'A crisis': Calgary charity seeks one-month homes for Ukrainian refugees after influx

'A crisis': Calgary charity seeks one-month homes for Ukrainian refugees after influx

CALGARY — After six months under Russian occupation, Dmytro Syrman and his family decided to flee Ukraine for a safer life abroad and are now in Calgary. The family lived in Dniprorudne, a mining city of 17,000 in southern Ukraine.
Montreal mayor denounces vandalism of synagogue defaced with antisemitic graffiti

Montreal mayor denounces vandalism of synagogue defaced with antisemitic graffiti

Montreal Mayor Valérie Plante is expressing her support for the city's Jewish community after a historic synagogue was defaced with antisemitic graffiti.
International development groups say budget cut will end Canadian programs abroad

International development groups say budget cut will end Canadian programs abroad

"It undermines progress on development and Canada's contribution to progress on development around the world."
Quebec police conduct anti-drug trafficking raids targeting Hells Angels, Mafia

Quebec police conduct anti-drug trafficking raids targeting Hells Angels, Mafia

MONTREAL — Several police forces across Quebec are participating in joint anti-drug trafficking raids across the province targeting members of the Hells Angels and the Mafia.
In The News for March 29: Will the Nova Scotia shooting inquiry find the answers?

In The News for March 29: Will the Nova Scotia shooting inquiry find the answers?

In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kick-start your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of March 29 ... What we are watching in Canada ...
N.S. mass shooting inquiry report must deliver 'clear commentary': family lawyer

N.S. mass shooting inquiry report must deliver 'clear commentary': family lawyer

HALIFAX — On July 22, 2020, about three months after a gunman murdered 22 people in Nova Scotia, a procession of grieving relatives marched to the local RCMP detachment, demanding an independent and open inquiry into the rampage.
Budget 2023 gives boost to dental care, green economy while searching for savings

Budget 2023 gives boost to dental care, green economy while searching for savings

OTTAWA — Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland's 2023 federal budget promises "transformative investments" in Canada's green economy as the country tries to maintain its place in the global clean tech revolution and realign its supply chains toward alli
Construction company fined $20K after worker injured in N.W.T.

Construction company fined $20K after worker injured in N.W.T.

YELLOWKNIFE — A construction company has been fined $20,000 almost two years after a worker was injured in the Northwest Territories. Arctic Canada Construction Ltd. pleaded guilty Friday to a single count under the territory's Safety Act.