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Canada sends military aircraft into Haiti's skies as gang violence escalates

Canada sends military aircraft into Haiti's skies as gang violence escalates

OTTAWA — Canada has sent one of its military planes to Haiti to help the country cope with escalating violence.
Five things to know about health-care talks Tuesday between Trudeau, premiers

Five things to know about health-care talks Tuesday between Trudeau, premiers

OTTAWA — On Tuesday in Ottawa, Canada's 13 premiers and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will sit around the same table in person for the first time since COVID-19 hoping to find a path toward a new long-term health-care funding deal.
Indigenous history class for lawyers justified and more common in Canada: experts

Indigenous history class for lawyers justified and more common in Canada: experts

EDMONTON — As Alberta's Law Society seeks to defend rules that require members to take a course on Indigenous issues, experts say such measures are common elsewhere in Canada and are well-grounded in legal rationale.
Hailed as green energy source, northern Quebec lithium project divides Cree

Hailed as green energy source, northern Quebec lithium project divides Cree

NEMASKA, QUE. — Type the word “Nemaska” into a search engine and most results refer to Nemaska Lithium, the company that sought bankruptcy protection in 2019 before being partly bought out by the Quebec government’s investment agency.
Tiny wines find home in B.C.'s market, as Canadians consider reducing consumption

Tiny wines find home in B.C.'s market, as Canadians consider reducing consumption

VANCOUVER — Wine lovers have growing options on the shelf to enjoy their favourite beverage as producers in B.C. offer smaller container sizes.
Lotto 649 winning numbers for Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023

Lotto 649 winning numbers for Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023

TORONTO — The winning numbers in Saturday's Lotto 649 draw for an estimated $5 million: 11, 13, 29, 31, 42 & 47.
Falooda Drink recall over undeclared milk expanded to include multiple flavours

Falooda Drink recall over undeclared milk expanded to include multiple flavours

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has expanded a recall for Falooda Drink that was initially issued because the product contains milk that is not listed on the label.
Defence minister says Canada supports U.S. downing of suspected Chinese spy balloon

Defence minister says Canada supports U.S. downing of suspected Chinese spy balloon

The federal defence minister says Canada "unequivocally supports" the United States government's decision to shoot down a high-altitude surveillance balloon that was suspected of spying for China, noting the balloon violated Canadian airspace.
A Quebec judge has authorized a class-action lawsuit against the Brothers of Charity

A Quebec judge has authorized a class-action lawsuit against the Brothers of Charity

MONTREAL — The Montreal Superior Court has authorized a class-action lawsuit against a global religious organization for alleged sexual assaults believed to have taken place over more than 80 years. One of the alleged victims, known only as A.B.
Extremely cold temperatures prolong cold weather alerts for much of Eastern Canada

Extremely cold temperatures prolong cold weather alerts for much of Eastern Canada

HALIFAX — A cold snap that triggered Environment Canada alerts involving eight provinces and territories extended into a second day on Saturday, shattering several past temperature records and leaving thousands of customers in Atlantic Canada without
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