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Police pause search again for Quebec girl, 4, who fell in river while sledding

Police pause search again for Quebec girl, 4, who fell in river while sledding

DOLBEAU-MISTASSINI, Que. — Quebec provincial police are again pausing a search for a four-year-old girl who fell into a river north of Quebec City after today's efforts failed to locate her.
More Quebec public unions have tentative deals on working conditions, but not on pay

More Quebec public unions have tentative deals on working conditions, but not on pay

MONTREAL — Unions representing more than 200,000 Quebec government workers reached tentative working condition deals with the government over the weekend, but that may not be enough to stave off a strike in the new year.
Evictions 'catastrophic' for B.C. seniors who lose affordable homes: seniors advocate

Evictions 'catastrophic' for B.C. seniors who lose affordable homes: seniors advocate

VICTORIA — British Columbia seniors who face eviction from long-term, affordable rental housing face "catastrophic" consequences and a growing number of older residents are at risk of becoming homeless, says the province's seniors advocate.
A beautiful racket: In Newfoundland, the ugly stick is an instrument in high demand

A beautiful racket: In Newfoundland, the ugly stick is an instrument in high demand

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — This year, Dave Rowe, owner of a decades-old music store in St. John's, N.L., found himself in a peculiar yet pressing situation: he was out of ugly sticks, and the man who made them was retiring.
Montreal police say basilica fire not arson, investigation shows cause was electrical

Montreal police say basilica fire not arson, investigation shows cause was electrical

Montreal police say an early morning fire outside the city's Notre-Dame Basilica was not intentionally set. Police spokeswoman Const.
In Christmas message, Trudeau urges Canadians to find strength in differences

In Christmas message, Trudeau urges Canadians to find strength in differences

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Canadians should "find strength in our differences" this Christmas.
More Canadians to feel pinch of high rates in 2024, making way for lower inflation

More Canadians to feel pinch of high rates in 2024, making way for lower inflation

OTTAWA — As another inflation-fighting year wraps up, the Bank of Canada's quest to restore price stability is expected to begin drawing to a close in 2024.
Baby boom of 59 pups helps endangered Vancouver Island marmot toward recovery

Baby boom of 59 pups helps endangered Vancouver Island marmot toward recovery

A tenacious Vancouver Island marmot's long-distance quest for love may help explain how the endangered animals are bouncing back from near extinction. Adam Taylor, executive director of the Marmot Recovery Foundation in Nanaimo, B.C.
Quebec police pause search for 4-year-old who fell into river until Sunday

Quebec police pause search for 4-year-old who fell into river until Sunday

A police search began Friday and continued Saturday with diving teams and a helicopter.
Is Canada's fleet of water bombers fit for climate-change fuelled wildfires?

Is Canada's fleet of water bombers fit for climate-change fuelled wildfires?

TORONTO — They're an easily recognizable part of Canada's fight against wildfires, playing a key supporting role in the annual battle against the flames.