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'The flag flies for all.' Facing threats, Canada sees renewed sense of pride in flag

'The flag flies for all.' Facing threats, Canada sees renewed sense of pride in flag

FREDERICTON — Graydon Miles was driving down Highway 7 in Ontario last year when he saw an upside down Maple Leaf flying from a pickup truck, along with one flag directing an obscenity at Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and another supporting Donald Tr
Skaters flock to Ottawa's Rideau Canal to kick off Flag Day

Skaters flock to Ottawa's Rideau Canal to kick off Flag Day

OTTAWA — A group of young skaters carried a gigantic Canadian flag down Ottawa's Rideau Canal Friday morning to help kick off events marking the 60th anniversary of Canada's celebrated banner.
B.C. Labour Relations Board finds Starbucks made threats against pro-union employee

B.C. Labour Relations Board finds Starbucks made threats against pro-union employee

The B.C. Labour Relations Board has found Starbucks wrongfully made "threats of adverse consequences" against an employee for her unionization activity, but found the company had a "legitimate business reason" to close down its only unionized location in Vancouver.
Fentanyl 'czar' isn't a czar at all, as Brosseau officially named as a commissioner

Fentanyl 'czar' isn't a czar at all, as Brosseau officially named as a commissioner

Kevin’s Brosseau's official title is not "fentanyl czar" but the "Commissioner of Canada’s Fight Against Fentanyl."
Quebec businesswoman, author appointed to the Senate

Quebec businesswoman, author appointed to the Senate

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced the appointment of a new independent senator to fill one of the Senate's few remaining vacancies.
Hearing White House aide reinforce Trump's annexation plans 'chilling,' premier says

Hearing White House aide reinforce Trump's annexation plans 'chilling,' premier says

WASHINGTON — As U.S.
Flu cases continue to rise across Canada, public health agency data show

Flu cases continue to rise across Canada, public health agency data show

Children under six years of age, seniors, people with chronic health conditions and people who are pregnant are at the highest risk of becoming severely ill from the flu or suffering complications, the PHAC website says.
Ontario party leaders spar over housing in first election debate

Ontario party leaders spar over housing in first election debate

The leaders of Ontario's New Democratic, Liberal and Green parties went on the offensive Friday against Progressive Conservative Leader Doug Ford, who polls suggest is cruising to another majority government, in the first debate of the provincial ele
Police say deaths of man, woman in their 70s near Montreal likely murder-suicide

Police say deaths of man, woman in their 70s near Montreal likely murder-suicide

MONTREAL — Police say the deaths of two people in their 70s whose bodies were found Thursday in a Montreal suburb are being investigated as a murder-suicide. Longueuil, Que.
Trudeau silent as Poilievre, Freeland rebuff Trump's call for Russia to rejoin G7

Trudeau silent as Poilievre, Freeland rebuff Trump's call for Russia to rejoin G7

OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is pushing back on U.S.