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Union representing 40 per cent of Quebec teachers reaches deal, ends unlimited strike

Union representing 40 per cent of Quebec teachers reaches deal, ends unlimited strike

MONTREAL — A union representing 40 per cent of Quebec teachers has reached a deal in principle with the government and is ending a strike that has shut around 800 schools since Nov. 23.
Alleged thief arrested with 34 winter coats on SkyTrain in Vancouver

Alleged thief arrested with 34 winter coats on SkyTrain in Vancouver

VANCOUVER — Police say a 35-year-old man has been arrested after being found riding the SkyTrain in Vancouver on Christmas Day with a rack of 34 allegedly stolen winter coats.
Man who died with wife and son in Alberta lake wasn't a risk-taker, says friend

Man who died with wife and son in Alberta lake wasn't a risk-taker, says friend

An Edmonton man who died with his wife and eight-year-old son after their utility terrain vehicle went into a lake wasn't the kind of person to put his family at risk, says a friend.
Ten people rescued from plane crash site in remote Northwest Territories

Ten people rescued from plane crash site in remote Northwest Territories

It was cold and windy in the area, about 300 kilometres northeast of Yellowknife, which hampered an immediate rescue.
Another death reported since 2021 recall of home bed assist handles: Health Canada

Another death reported since 2021 recall of home bed assist handles: Health Canada

OTTAWA — Health Canada is reminding Canadians about a recall of home bed assist handles after learning of an additional death.
Friends and family mourn the loss of Canadians killed by Hamas in Israel

Friends and family mourn the loss of Canadians killed by Hamas in Israel

Friends, family and government officials have confirmed that at least seven Canadians were killed when Hamas militants conducted a series of attacks in Israel on Oct. 7.
Canada to offer humanitarian visas to those fleeing Sudan if relatives pay costs

Canada to offer humanitarian visas to those fleeing Sudan if relatives pay costs

Ottawa is offering a lifeline to people fleeing an escalating civil war in Sudan if they have relatives in Canada who agree to financially support them.
Last Canadian missing after Hamas attack, Judih Weinstein Haggai, declared dead

Last Canadian missing after Hamas attack, Judih Weinstein Haggai, declared dead

OTTAWA — The family of the only Canadian citizen who was still missing after Hamas militants conducted a brutal assault on Israel has confirmed her death. A relative says Judih Weinstein Haggai, 70, died on Oct.
Due date for first report by foreign interference inquiry extended to May

Due date for first report by foreign interference inquiry extended to May

OTTAWA — A federal inquiry into foreign interference has been granted a nearly two-month extension to deliver its first report after Commissioner Marie-Josée Hogue requested more time to conduct her work.
Christmas baby for endangered southern resident killer whales

Christmas baby for endangered southern resident killer whales

A new calf has been born to the J pod of British Columbia's endangered southern resident killer whales. The U.S.-based Center for Whale Research says the calf was first spotted in Washington state's Puget Sound on Dec.