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Quebec martial arts coach faces 61 new sex charges involving minors

Quebec martial arts coach faces 61 new sex charges involving minors

MONTREAL — A 59-year-old martial arts coach appeared in court northeast of Montreal on Monday on more than 60 new alleged sexual offences involving minors. Réal Chayer was charged at the courthouse in Joliette, Que.
Reaction to Rachel Notley stepping down as leader of Alberta's New Democrats

Reaction to Rachel Notley stepping down as leader of Alberta's New Democrats

EDMONTON — Former premier Rachel Notley, after almost a decade leading Alberta’s NDP, announced Tuesday that she is stepping down.
Man dies at Quebec ski hill; second death in one week on the slopes in the province

Man dies at Quebec ski hill; second death in one week on the slopes in the province

PIEDMONT, Que. — A man is dead after he fell at a ski hill in Quebec's Laurentians region, the second person to die on the slopes in less than a week in the province. Provincial police say they were called at around 10 a.m.
B.C. animal rescue group receives dozens of hummingbirds over cold, injuries

B.C. animal rescue group receives dozens of hummingbirds over cold, injuries

Thirty-three hummingbirds were admitted to the Wildlife Rescue Association of BC last weekend alone with injuries caused by the cold. 
Ottawa worried about 'chill' in ethnic communities over research security: memos

Ottawa worried about 'chill' in ethnic communities over research security: memos

OTTAWA — Federal officials were wary of creating a chill within ethnic communities and rattling Canada's bilateral relations as they fleshed out next steps to secure vital scientific research, internal documents show.
Montreal hopes all-night entertainment zone can help revive sagging downtown

Montreal hopes all-night entertainment zone can help revive sagging downtown

MONTREAL — The City of Montreal has outlined a plan to "relaunch" its downtown by 2030, including the creation of a round-the-clock nightlife zone.
Day after Trump win in Iowa, Trudeau says U.S. faces choice between optimism, retreat

Day after Trump win in Iowa, Trudeau says U.S. faces choice between optimism, retreat

MONTREAL — Voters in the United States will likely face a choice in the November presidential election between optimism for the future, or nostalgia for a past that never existed, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Tuesday.
Notley legacy as Alberta premier includes pipeline, higher minimum wage, deficits

Notley legacy as Alberta premier includes pipeline, higher minimum wage, deficits

EDMONTON — One of Rachel Notley’s prized possessions from her time as Alberta premier sits on her bedroom dresser: a framed picture of hell freezing over.
A look at outgoing Alberta NDP Leader Rachel Notley

A look at outgoing Alberta NDP Leader Rachel Notley

EDMONTON — Alberta NDP Leader Rachel Notley announced Tuesday she would step down from the role once a replacement is chosen. Here are some highlights of her life and career: Age: 59. Born April 17, 1964.
Liberal cabinet holding retreat next week ahead of Parliament's return

Liberal cabinet holding retreat next week ahead of Parliament's return

OTTAWA — The stubbornness of inflation and intense domestic divisions over the Israel-Hamas conflict are looming heavily over the federal Liberals as ministers prepare to meet over three days in Montreal next week.