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How Lytton Chinese History Museum rose from the ashes, almost four years after fire

How Lytton Chinese History Museum rose from the ashes, almost four years after fire

From the outside, the new museum looks almost exactly like its predecessor. But just 40 of the 1,600 artifacts that were in the original survived in good condition.
In the news today: Carney to meet Trump in Washington today

In the news today: Carney to meet Trump in Washington today

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed...
Alberta premier promises separation referendum in 2026 if petition signatures warrant

Alberta premier promises separation referendum in 2026 if petition signatures warrant

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she will hold a referendum on provincial separation next year if citizens gather the required signatures on a petition.
B.C. MP Don Davies chosen as interim NDP leader to succeed Jagmeet Singh

B.C. MP Don Davies chosen as interim NDP leader to succeed Jagmeet Singh

OTTAWA — B.C. MP Don Davies will be the interim leader for the New Democratic Party of Canada, chosen by the party's national council Monday evening.
'We will emerge stronger': Legislator praises resilience after festival attack

'We will emerge stronger': Legislator praises resilience after festival attack

We must "continue to wrap our arms around" the Filipino community as it deals with the burden of the Lapu Lapu Day tragedy that killed 11 people, British Columbia legislator Mable Elmore said on Monday.
Complainant tells hockey players' sexual assault trial she was on 'autopilot'

Complainant tells hockey players' sexual assault trial she was on 'autopilot'

A woman told the sexual assault trial of five hockey players Monday that she felt "numb and on autopilot" going through sexual acts with a group of men she didn't know in a hotel room seven years ago.
Newly elected MPs start parliamentary orientation sessions on days in Ottawa

Newly elected MPs start parliamentary orientation sessions on days in Ottawa

OTTAWA — Sima Acan took a seat Monday afternoon inside a room with 14 of her rookie colleagues for the first of a flurry of orientation sessions for her new job as a member of Parliament.
Carney moving into Rideau Cottage while 24 Sussex remains vacant

Carney moving into Rideau Cottage while 24 Sussex remains vacant

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney will soon move into Rideau Cottage, while the official residence of the prime minister at 24 Sussex Drive remains vacant.
Canada's resolve against U.S. threats should extend to human rights: Amnesty chief

Canada's resolve against U.S. threats should extend to human rights: Amnesty chief

OTTAWA — The global head of Amnesty International is calling on Ottawa to bring the same intensity it has used to call out U.S. tariffs and annexation threats to also call out breaches in human rights by Washington and other countries.
Carney arrives in Washington for Trump meeting on Tuesday

Carney arrives in Washington for Trump meeting on Tuesday

WASHINGTON — Prime Minister Mark Carney arrived in Washington on Monday ahead of a meeting with Donald Trump which could serve to reset the bilateral relationship that's been upended by the president's tariffs and claims that Canada should become a U