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Carney travelling to Europe for security, defence talks with EU, NATO

Carney travelling to Europe for security, defence talks with EU, NATO

BRUSSELS — Prime Minister Mark Carney arrived in Europe on Sunday for back-to-back summits where he is expected to make major commitments for Canada on security and defence.
Jury finds Quebec man guilty on all charges in 2023 truck attack in Amqui, Que.

Jury finds Quebec man guilty on all charges in 2023 truck attack in Amqui, Que.

RIMOUSKI — A Quebec man who drove into pedestrians with his pickup truck in a rural town, killing three people and injuring nine others, was found guilty of first-degree murder by a jury Saturday.
Events taking place across Canada Saturday to mark Indigenous Peoples Day

Events taking place across Canada Saturday to mark Indigenous Peoples Day

OTTAWA — Hundreds gathered Saturday at events across Canada to mark Indigenous Peoples Day, with messages of optimism about future reconciliation mixed with criticism that there remains much to be done.
Four missing after Airmedic helicopter crash in northeastern Quebec: police

Four missing after Airmedic helicopter crash in northeastern Quebec: police

MONTREAL — Four people remained unaccounted for Saturday after a medical transport helicopter crashed on Quebec's North Shore during a rescue operation. The helicopter, operated by Airmedic, was involved in an accident around 10:30 p.m.
B.C. student created wildfire map during own evacuation from Manitoba fire zone

B.C. student created wildfire map during own evacuation from Manitoba fire zone

UBC Okanagan said the site, which pulls data from Canadian government sites and NASA databases, was a "full emergency information hub."
First Nations youth say they're 'starting a movement' against major projects bills

First Nations youth say they're 'starting a movement' against major projects bills

OTTAWA — First Nations youth leaders are warning Canadians can expect a long, tense summer of protests as governments push forward with plans to fast-track major projects — and young people will be leading the charge.
Ottawa considering 'combination of approaches' to 20% military pay hike

Ottawa considering 'combination of approaches' to 20% military pay hike

OTTAWA — Defence Minister David McGuinty's office says it's considering a “combination of approaches” to boosting pay for armed service members, including introducing retention bonuses for “stress trades.
'Randomness and chaos': The invisible, unpredictable forces behind fatal rockfall

'Randomness and chaos': The invisible, unpredictable forces behind fatal rockfall

Scientist Daniel Shugar says images of the aftermath of Thursday's deadly rockslide in Banff National Park provide evidence of its cause — water flowing through the interior of the mountain.
Canada Transport Minister Freeland 'dismayed' by BC Ferries deal with Chinese company

Canada Transport Minister Freeland 'dismayed' by BC Ferries deal with Chinese company

Canada's transport minister says she is "dismayed" BC Ferries contracted a Chinese state-owned shipyard to build four new vessels in the current geopolitical context that includes "unjustified" tariffs on Canada.
Liberals, Conservatives pass major projects legislation in House of Commons

Liberals, Conservatives pass major projects legislation in House of Commons

OTTAWA — Conservative members of Parliament voted with the minority Liberal government to pass its marquee major projects legislation Friday evening, setting it up to become law before Canada Day.