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Man charged with assault after attack on Jewish father in Montreal caught on video

Man charged with assault after attack on Jewish father in Montreal caught on video

MONTREAL — A 23-year-old man has been charged in the assault of a Jewish father at a Montreal park last week.
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Ford heading to Ottawa to meet with Carney, urge lower taxes

Ford heading to Ottawa to meet with Carney, urge lower taxes

Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to meet Monday with Ontario Premier Doug Ford, who says he plans to urge the prime minister to lower taxes in order to stimulate the economy.
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Relief from sweltering conditions expected in parts of Canada after record-breaking 'notable' heat event

Relief from sweltering conditions expected in parts of Canada after record-breaking 'notable' heat event

Sweltering heat is expected to break in the coming days for many Canadians after Monday's scorching temperatures broke dozens of daily heat records across the country.
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Anand says famine in Gaza has reached 'unimaginable levels'

Anand says famine in Gaza has reached 'unimaginable levels'

OTTAWA — Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand said Tuesday that a "famine is unfolding" in Gaza and new Israeli restrictions will only make it worse.
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Ontario youth climate case to be put to the test again in December

Ontario youth climate case to be put to the test again in December

TORONTO — Ontario's climate plan is set to be put to the constitutional test again in December.
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Quebec provincial police add two murder suspects to most wanted criminals list

Quebec provincial police add two murder suspects to most wanted criminals list

MONTREAL — Two men suspected of murder are the latest fugitives added to the Quebec provincial police's most wanted list.
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Federal Liberals looking to provide 'certainty' to investors in fall budget

Federal Liberals looking to provide 'certainty' to investors in fall budget

OTTAWA — Major institutional investors are asking the federal government to give them a reason to invest more at home in the upcoming fall budget, say the Liberal MPs leading budget consultations across Canada.
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Keep your eyes on the skies: Annual Perseid meteor shower set to peak tonight

Keep your eyes on the skies: Annual Perseid meteor shower set to peak tonight

The meteor shower is expected to peak tonight and tomorrow before ending on Aug. 23.
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In the news today: Potential strike notice looms for Air Canada

In the news today: Potential strike notice looms for Air Canada

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed...
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Petition revives campaign to award Victoria Cross to Afghan war veterans

Petition revives campaign to award Victoria Cross to Afghan war veterans

OTTAWA — A petition sponsored by a Liberal MP is reviving calls for a fresh look at whether veterans of the Afghanistan conflict should be reconsidered for Canada's top military honour.
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