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'They're ready': Edmonton Oilers fans full of hope heading into Stanley Cup rematch

'They're ready': Edmonton Oilers fans full of hope heading into Stanley Cup rematch

Standing between the Oilers and glory are the Florida Panthers, who came out on top against the Oilers last year to win their first Stanley Cup.
Federal bill to bolster border security expected early next week

Federal bill to bolster border security expected early next week

OTTAWA — The Liberal government plans to introduce legislation soon to strengthen border security in response to continuing pressure from the United States. Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree is expected to table a bill early next week.
Quebec tables bill to eliminate interprovincial trade barriers on sale of goods

Quebec tables bill to eliminate interprovincial trade barriers on sale of goods

QUÉBEC — Quebec is moving to lower interprovincial trade barriers, as part of a push by provinces and the federal government to increase domestic trade in response to U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs.
Centre for Truth and Reconciliation to release names of residential school priests

Centre for Truth and Reconciliation to release names of residential school priests

OTTAWA — The National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation says it will soon release the names of 140 priests or brothers who worked in residential schools.
Prematurely born harbour seal Zeus is rescued in British Columbia

Prematurely born harbour seal Zeus is rescued in British Columbia

Zeus, a prematurely born harbour seal, was rescued Tuesday after being found alone on the shores of White Rock.
Chief says infrastructure drive could trigger another Idle No More protest movement

Chief says infrastructure drive could trigger another Idle No More protest movement

The government of British Columbia recently passed the Infrastructure Projects Act — which allows it to fast-track things like critical minerals projects it deems to be in the province's interests — over fierce opposition from First Nations.
Carney says he has no immediate plans to overhaul municipal funding

Carney says he has no immediate plans to overhaul municipal funding

OTTAWA — Ottawa probably can't help overhaul how municipalities raise funds in the near future, because the federal government is now focused on major, nation-building projects, Prime Minister Mark Carney said Friday "We're building on what has worke
Ottawa's plan to 'fast-track' infrastructure doesn't go far enough: Poilievre

Ottawa's plan to 'fast-track' infrastructure doesn't go far enough: Poilievre

OTTAWA — As Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre argues the government's plan to speed up key infrastructure projects doesn't go far enough, some Indigenous leaders are accusing Ottawa of not giving them enough time to weigh in.
Sikh groups say Ottawa should not invite India's Modi to G7 summit

Sikh groups say Ottawa should not invite India's Modi to G7 summit

OTTAWA — Sikh organizations are calling on Ottawa to break with a five-year tradition by not inviting Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the G7 summit. Canada is hosting the G7 leaders' summit next month in Kananaskis, Alta.
Canada calls on Israel to abandon plans for new West Bank settlements

Canada calls on Israel to abandon plans for new West Bank settlements

OTTAWA — Canada is calling on Israel to abandon plans unveiled Thursday to authorize 22 Jewish settlements in the occupied West Bank which it says would be illegal.