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NewsAlert: MPs back softer Israel-Gaza motion to 'actively pursue' two-state solution

OTTAWA — Members of Parliament have approved a dramatically altered version of an NDP motion that had called on the federal government to "officially recognize the state of Palestine.
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Homan wins fourth straight in women's world curling, 9-4 over Norway

Homan wins fourth straight in women's world curling, 9-4 over Norway

SYDNEY, N.S. — Canada's Rachel Homan continued to roll at the women's world curling championship with a 9-4 win Monday over Norway's Marianne Roervik. Homan improved to 4-0 after Canada's lone game of the day at Centre 200.
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Bill to ban replacement workers among those held up by Manitoba Opposition delays

Bill to ban replacement workers among those held up by Manitoba Opposition delays

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government's legislative agenda, including efforts to ban replacement workers and make it easier to join a union, was pushed back Monday by the Opposition Progressive Conservatives, who stalled proceedings in the chamber.
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Walker, Muyres move to 3-0 at Canadian mixed doubles curling championship

Walker, Muyres move to 3-0 at Canadian mixed doubles curling championship

FREDERICTON — Laura Walker and Kirk Muyres earned a 9-3 win over Jasmin Gibeau and Audrey Laplante to improve to 3-0 at the Canadian mixed doubles curling championship Monday.
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Ottawa's PWHL team makes trade deadline deals

Ottawa's PWHL team makes trade deadline deals

TORONTO — Ottawa's Professional Women's Hockey League team made a couple trade-deadline moves on Monday to bolster its roster. Ottawa acquired forward Tereza Vanisova from Montreal in exchange for defender Amanda Boulier.
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Basketball, music festival hang in balance in Saskatchewan teacher labour dispute

Basketball, music festival hang in balance in Saskatchewan teacher labour dispute

REGINA — Saskatchewan's escalating labour dispute with teachers has left a provincial basketball tournament hanging in the balance, with some students saying it's frustrating the adults can't play well together.
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Manitoba premier says trucks and trains can replace fuel flow from disrupted pipeline

Manitoba premier says trucks and trains can replace fuel flow from disrupted pipeline

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government and Winnipeg City Hall expressed optimism Monday that there won't be fuel shortages, despite the temporary closure of a pipeline that carries gasoline, diesel and jet fuel to the capital city and the surrounding are
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B.C. to provide $80 million to help farmers cope with drought

B.C. to provide $80 million to help farmers cope with drought

DELTA, B.C. — Rancher Werner Stump said spring is usually a "season of optimism" for farmers in British Columbia, but worries linger after unprecedented drought last year and another dry season looming.
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Active spring wildfire season may be in store for B.C. as drought persists

Active spring wildfire season may be in store for B.C. as drought persists

VANCOUVER — British Columbia needs a drenching of rain to alleviate the tinder dry conditions that have forecasters worried about the potential for another difficult wildfire season.
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Canadian Jeff Gustafson ready to defend $1-million Bassmaster Classic title

Canadian Jeff Gustafson ready to defend $1-million Bassmaster Classic title

The odds don't favour Canadian Jeff Gustafson successfully defending his US$1-million Bassmaster Classic title. The Kenora, Ont.
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