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Two more key officials depart Green Party amid staffing upheaval as election looms

Two more key officials depart Green Party amid staffing upheaval as election looms

OTTAWA — A pair of top officials are departing the Greens as financial strain and internal strife continue to take a toll on the party ahead of a likely election this year.
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Meng's legal team argues for stay in proceedings as remedy to 'abuse' in case

Meng's legal team argues for stay in proceedings as remedy to 'abuse' in case

VANCOUVER — The only way for the Canadian justice system to protect its integrity after hearing arguments about widespread misconduct in the extradition case of Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou is for proceedings to be stayed, her lawyers argued Monday.
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Despite Delta, Canada welcomes back fully vaxxed U.S. citizens, permanent residents

Despite Delta, Canada welcomes back fully vaxxed U.S. citizens, permanent residents

WASHINGTON — Fully vaccinated American citizens lined up at the Canada-U.S. border Monday for their first chance to venture north since the COVID-19 pandemic forced the two countries to impose unprecedented travel restrictions nearly 17 months ago.
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American tourists return to Niagara Region's tourist attractions as border

American tourists return to Niagara Region's tourist attractions as border

NIAGARA FALLS, Ont. — American tourists returned to the Niagara Region for the first time in more than a year on Monday, eager to see the thundering falls, take in the area's attractions and explore nearby wine country.
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UN report 'must sound death knell' for fossil fuels as Canada faces climate urgency

UN report 'must sound death knell' for fossil fuels as Canada faces climate urgency

OTTAWA — The secretary-general of the United Nations says a new report "must sound the death knell for coal and fossil fuels," raising renewed questions about Canada's climate plan and the long-term viability of its traditional energy sector.
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Liberal government urged not to reinstate top military commander McDonald

Liberal government urged not to reinstate top military commander McDonald

OTTAWA — The federal Liberal government is being urged not to reinstate Admiral Art McDonald as Canada's top military commander even though police did not lay any charges after a six-month investigation into an allegation about his conduct.
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How U.S. citizens can make travelling from U.S. to Canada as painless as possible

How U.S. citizens can make travelling from U.S. to Canada as painless as possible

WASHINGTON — Fully vaccinated U.S. citizens and permanent residents can now enter Canada for non-essential purposes for the first time since March 2020, when the COVID-19 pandemic forced the two countries to severely curtail travel.
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Manitoba signs on to federal government's $10-a-day child-care plan

Manitoba signs on to federal government's $10-a-day child-care plan

WINNIPEG — Manitoba is signing on to the federal government’s plan to implement $10-a-day child care for families by 2023.
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One-way border reopening and the passing of a political titan: In The News for Aug. 9

One-way border reopening and the passing of a political titan: In The News for Aug. 9

In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of Aug. 9 ... What we are watching in Canada ... UNDATED — Canada is once again allowing U.S.
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A look at COVID-19 reopening plans across the country

A look at COVID-19 reopening plans across the country

As COVID-19 vaccination rates increase and case numbers drop across the country, the provinces and territories have begun releasing the reopening plans for businesses, events and recreational facilities.
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