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Kovrig and Spavor on way back to Canada after nearly three years detention in China

Kovrig and Spavor on way back to Canada after nearly three years detention in China

Canadians Michael Spavor and Michael Kovrig were free and bound for home late Friday after being imprisoned in China for nearly three years, while Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou was heading in the other direction, her own legal saga ending in a deal w
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Thousands of mail ballots still to be counted, including in two tight races in B.C.

Thousands of mail ballots still to be counted, including in two tight races in B.C.

OTTAWA — The final federal election result may be delayed until this weekend — or even longer — because thousands of mail-in ballots have still to be counted.
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Election results unveil worrisome divide between urban and rural Canadians: experts

Election results unveil worrisome divide between urban and rural Canadians: experts

OTTAWA — The results of the federal election have shown a deepened divide between Canadians living in urban areas who mostly chose Liberal candidates and those living in rural areas who voted for the Conservative party, experts say.
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There are new rules about employment insurance. Here's what you need to know.

There are new rules about employment insurance. Here's what you need to know.

OTTAWA — The employment insurance system is set for another round of pandemic-related changes that come into force on Sunday. Here are a few of the key changes that will apply to new claims for benefits made beginning Sept. 26.
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No winning ticket for Friday's $65 million Lotto Max jackpot

No winning ticket for Friday's $65 million Lotto Max jackpot

TORONTO — No winning ticket was sold for the $65 million jackpot in Friday's Lotto max draw. There were also eight Maxmillion prizes of $1 million each up for grabs, but none of them were won. The jackpot for the next Lotto Max Draw on Sept.
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Kovrig and Spavor on way back to Canada after nearly three years detention in China

Kovrig and Spavor on way back to Canada after nearly three years detention in China

Canadians Michael Spavor and Michael Kovrig were free and bound for home late Friday after being imprisoned in China for nearly three years, while Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou was heading in the other direction, her own legal saga ending in a deal w
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A timeline of events in the case of Meng Wanzhou

A timeline of events in the case of Meng Wanzhou

Meng Wanzhou, the Huawei Technologies CFO, has pleaded not guilty in a deferred prosecution plea agreement reached with the U.S. Justice Department. The deal is expected to allow Meng to return to China.
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Top court kicks back question of sealed docs in quashed murder case to lower court

Top court kicks back question of sealed docs in quashed murder case to lower court

OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada has kept alive the CBC's efforts to unseal evidence pertaining to a now-quashed murder conviction from more than 30 years ago.
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Police looking at new Calgary MP after video appears to show flyer swap on doorstep

Police looking at new Calgary MP after video appears to show flyer swap on doorstep

OTTAWA — Calgary police are investigating a newly elected Liberal member of Parliament after he was captured on a doorbell camera appearing to remove his opponent's campaign flyer.
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Ex-MP Adam Vaughan urges successor Vuong to step down, not sit as MP "under a cloud."

Ex-MP Adam Vaughan urges successor Vuong to step down, not sit as MP "under a cloud."

OTTAWA — The former Liberal MP for Spadina-Fort York said he has urged his newly elected successor, Kevin Vuong, to resign, warning him that local people will be "furious" if he takes his seat.
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