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'Name what things are': Recognizing 'femicide' 35 years after the Montreal Massacre

'Name what things are': Recognizing 'femicide' 35 years after the Montreal Massacre

MONTREAL — Ahead of the 35th anniversary of the Montreal Massacre on Friday, Annie Ross, a mechanical engineering professor at Polytechnique Montréal, said she often thinks of those who lived through the tragedy but still suffer silently. On Dec.
Canada Post strike hits three-week mark as union says it's ready to restart mediation

Canada Post strike hits three-week mark as union says it's ready to restart mediation

One of the key issues in negotiations has been a push to expand delivery to the weekend, but the two sides are at odds over how to staff the expansion.
Ottawa outlines $2B in spending for artificial intelligence computing power

Ottawa outlines $2B in spending for artificial intelligence computing power

OTTAWA — The federal government says it will spend up to $1 billion to build public computing infrastructure for the Canadian artificial intelligence sector, part of a $2 billion commitment outlined in this spring’s federal budget.
In the news today: New report shows how much Canadians will spend on food in 2025

In the news today: New report shows how much Canadians will spend on food in 2025

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed...
A timeline of the legacy of the Montreal Massacre

A timeline of the legacy of the Montreal Massacre

MONTREAL — The Montreal massacre, which took place 35 years ago on Friday, sparked a national discussion about violence against women and drove major public policy changes, especially around gun control.
COC repeats calls for increased federal funding as Paris athletes honoured in Ottawa

COC repeats calls for increased federal funding as Paris athletes honoured in Ottawa

OTTAWA — As Canada's Paris Olympians and Paralympians were celebrated in Ottawa Wednesday, the Canadian Olympic Committee (COC) also used the occasion to renew calls for increased federal funding.
Taiwan firm halts plan for $1B battery plant in B.C. that had federal support

Taiwan firm halts plan for $1B battery plant in B.C. that had federal support

A $1-billion lithium-ion battery cell production plant that was planned for Maple Ridge, B.C., has been shelved. The parent company, Taiwan Cement Corp.
Downtown Vancouver stabbing suspect shot dead by police

Downtown Vancouver stabbing suspect shot dead by police

VANCOUVER — Witnesses have described a chaotic scene leading up to a downtown Vancouver stabbing before the suspect was fatally shot by police in a convenience store.
Chiefs vote for new negotiations on child welfare reforms, inclusion of N.W.T.

Chiefs vote for new negotiations on child welfare reforms, inclusion of N.W.T.

OTTAWA — First Nations chiefs agreed Wednesday to launch new negotiations with Canada over child welfare after voting down a $47.8 billion deal in October.
AFN, mothers call on all parties to support inquiry into policing

AFN, mothers call on all parties to support inquiry into policing

OTTAWA — The national chief of the Assembly of First Nations is calling on politicians of all stripes to support a national inquiry into systemic racism in policing and police-related deaths of First Nations people, calling it a human rights issue th