Canada

In the news today: Carney defence strategy, Tumbler Ridge, Ottawa called to help Cuba

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Carney set to announce defence industrial strategy today Prime Minister Mark Carney is expected to publicly release...

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Plummeting temperatures, heavy snow forecast as winter returns to Prairies

CALGARY — Winter is making a comeback on the Prairies, with cold temperatures and heavy snow in the forecast. Environment Canada says parts of southern Saskatchewan are under an orange snowfall warning,...

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Health, education, public safety to be protected in B.C. budget, Minister Bailey says

VICTORIA — British Columbia's finance minister describes the government's budget being unveiled today as disciplined, focused and serious. Brenda Bailey says the government will protect the core services...

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As portables arrive in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., expert says feeling safe a priority

The co-founder of a group that supports victims and their families after mass shootings says a top priority when bringing students back to school in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., is to make them feel safe again. "No...

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Road to ruin: Montreal's pothole problems have solutions — but city lacks money

MONTREAL — Montrealer Marianick Baril says she's had eight flat tires since Christmas. Now, she plans her daily commute less on travel time and more by choosing the streets that have the fewest craters...

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Ottawa faces calls to send essential fuel to Cuba as U.S. widens oil blockade

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney is facing mounting calls to speak out against the United States for widening its restrictions on fuel reaching Cuba, or to send aid to the country. For more than a...

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Ottawa faces calls to send essential fuel to Cuba as U.S. widens oil blockade

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney is facing mounting calls to speak out against the United States for widening its restrictions on fuel reaching Cuba, or to send aid to the country. For more than a...

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Carney set to announce defence industrial strategy today

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney is expected to publicly release today his new Buy Canadian plan for supplying the military and growing Canada's domestic defence industry. The $6.6-billion plan promises...

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Carney set to announce defence industrial strategy today

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney is expected to publicly release today his new Buy Canadian plan for supplying the military and growing Canada's domestic defence industry. The $6.6-billion plan promises...

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Trial for man accused of killing 5 in Winnipeg rooming house set to begin

WINNIPEG — A jury trial for a man accused of fatally shooting five people in a Winnipeg rooming house is scheduled to begin today. Police responded to the multi-unit building in the city's West Broadway...

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