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Alberta weekend tornado that damaged, destroyed homes rated rare, violent twister

Alberta weekend tornado that damaged, destroyed homes rated rare, violent twister

EDMONTON — A preliminary report on a weekend tornado in central Alberta says its winds were so violent they picked up a 10-tonne farm combine and tossed it half the length of a football field.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau travelling to Latvia and NATO summit in Lithuania

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau travelling to Latvia and NATO summit in Lithuania

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will travel to Europe next week for the annual NATO leaders' summit.
Wekweeti, N.W.T., residents return home as wildfire under control

Wekweeti, N.W.T., residents return home as wildfire under control

WEKWEÈTÌ, N.W.T. — Residents of a community north of Yellowknife are returning home after the territories' wildfire agency decided a wildfire burning near the community is now under control.
In the news today: B.C. port strike enters its fourth day

In the news today: B.C. port strike enters its fourth day

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today... B.C. port strike still unresolved The strike at more than 30 British Columbia ports enters its fourth day this morning.
Lac-Mégantic mayor, residents fear 'monster trains' will bring another rail disaster

Lac-Mégantic mayor, residents fear 'monster trains' will bring another rail disaster

LAC-MÉGANTIC, Que. — Ten years after a runaway train derailed and killed 47 people in Lac-Mégantic, Que.
Further negotiations won't bring end to B.C. port workers strike, employers say

Further negotiations won't bring end to B.C. port workers strike, employers say

VANCOUVER — Talks to end a strike at British Columbia's ports have stalled with both sides accusing the other of being unreasonable.
Quebec forest fire situation continues to improve with rain but risks remain: SOPFEU

Quebec forest fire situation continues to improve with rain but risks remain: SOPFEU

MONTREAL — The forest fire situation in Quebec is improving after recent rain, the province's wildfire prevention agency said Monday, though large blazes continue to burn and fire risk remains high in dry areas along James Bay.
Search for two people missing after Quebec landslide a 'colossal' task: police

Search for two people missing after Quebec landslide a 'colossal' task: police

SAGUENAY, Que. — The search for two people swept away by a landslide and a flooded river in Quebec's Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean region is being complicated by the river's geography and debris in the water, provincial police said Monday.
"A preoccupation with failure." Why the Titan submersible was doomed from the start

"A preoccupation with failure." Why the Titan submersible was doomed from the start

HALIFAX — The company behind the submersible that imploded during a recent dive to the Titanic ignored key principles that guide organizations working in high-risk environments, experts in emergency management say.
CBSA reopens main border crossing between Montreal and New York after 3-hour closure

CBSA reopens main border crossing between Montreal and New York after 3-hour closure

MONTREAL — The Canada Border Services Agency says one of the country's busiest border crossings is back open after a three hour closure. The CBSA said in a post on Twitter shortly before 8 a.m.