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Quebec group goes to court over Gov. Gen. Mary Simon's lack of French

Quebec group goes to court over Gov. Gen. Mary Simon's lack of French

MONTREAL — A group of Quebecers is going to court to argue that Mary Simon's appointment as governor general should be invalidated because she isn't fluent in French.
Bail decision reserved for 4th suspect accused of conspiracy in Coutts, Alta.

Bail decision reserved for 4th suspect accused of conspiracy in Coutts, Alta.

LETHBRIDGE, ALBERTA — A judge has reserved her decision on whether to grant bail for the fourth man charged with conspiracy to commit murder at a border blockade earlier this year in southern Alberta.
Canada's top doctor says talks underway to obtain more vaccine to fight monkeypox

Canada's top doctor says talks underway to obtain more vaccine to fight monkeypox

Canada's top doctor says negotiations are underway for more vaccine to curtail monkeypox as confirmed cases reached 278 nationwide.
New shipbuilding delay leaves Canada reliant on allies, civilian ship to supply navy

New shipbuilding delay leaves Canada reliant on allies, civilian ship to supply navy

OTTAWA — The Royal Canadian Navy will need to wait an extra two years for the delivery of new support ships, the federal government said Thursday, meaning Canada will need to rely on a civilian ship and the goodwill of allies to resupply its naval fl
Second suspect charged in Montreal drive-by shooting that killed 15-year-old girl

Second suspect charged in Montreal drive-by shooting that killed 15-year-old girl

MONTREAL — Quebec prosecutors have charged a 27-year-old man with first-degree murder in the drive-by shooting death of a 15-year-old girl. Prosecutors say Aymane Bouadi also faces four counts of attempted murder.
Canada to require nutrition warnings on front of some packaged food

Canada to require nutrition warnings on front of some packaged food

Canada will require nutrition warnings on the front of pre-packaged food with high levels of saturated fat, sugar or sodium starting in 2026 in an effort to help grocery shoppers make healthier choices
More Canadian troops headed to Latvia, Trudeau says at NATO summit

More Canadian troops headed to Latvia, Trudeau says at NATO summit

MADRID — Canada will be sending more troops to Latvia as part of a pledge to upgrade and strengthen the NATO battlegroup it is leading there, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Thursday.
Canadians urged to catch up on vaccinations, prepare for fall boosters

Canadians urged to catch up on vaccinations, prepare for fall boosters

Federal health officials are bracing Canadians for another round of COVID-19 vaccines expected to roll out in the fall, and are urging those behind on their boosters to catch up now.
Supreme Court will not hear appeal by convicted B.C. sex trafficker Reza Moazami

Supreme Court will not hear appeal by convicted B.C. sex trafficker Reza Moazami

OTTAWA — The Supreme Court will not hear an appeal from a British Columbia man convicted of trafficking 11 female victims, including underage girls, for sex.
'Forward together:' Manitoba Métis graphic designer creates logo for papal visit

'Forward together:' Manitoba Métis graphic designer creates logo for papal visit

WINNIPEG — Shaun Vincent points to his computer monitor at soaring eagles, salmon and a caribou herd that appear as if they are moving together in a brilliant blue circle.