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Prematurely born harbour seal Zeus is rescued in British Columbia

Prematurely born harbour seal Zeus is rescued in British Columbia

Zeus, a prematurely born harbour seal, was rescued Tuesday after being found alone on the shores of White Rock.
Chief says infrastructure drive could trigger another Idle No More protest movement

Chief says infrastructure drive could trigger another Idle No More protest movement

The government of British Columbia recently passed the Infrastructure Projects Act — which allows it to fast-track things like critical minerals projects it deems to be in the province's interests — over fierce opposition from First Nations.
Carney says he has no immediate plans to overhaul municipal funding

Carney says he has no immediate plans to overhaul municipal funding

OTTAWA — Ottawa probably can't help overhaul how municipalities raise funds in the near future, because the federal government is now focused on major, nation-building projects, Prime Minister Mark Carney said Friday "We're building on what has worke
Ottawa's plan to 'fast-track' infrastructure doesn't go far enough: Poilievre

Ottawa's plan to 'fast-track' infrastructure doesn't go far enough: Poilievre

OTTAWA — As Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre argues the government's plan to speed up key infrastructure projects doesn't go far enough, some Indigenous leaders are accusing Ottawa of not giving them enough time to weigh in.
Sikh groups say Ottawa should not invite India's Modi to G7 summit

Sikh groups say Ottawa should not invite India's Modi to G7 summit

OTTAWA — Sikh organizations are calling on Ottawa to break with a five-year tradition by not inviting Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the G7 summit. Canada is hosting the G7 leaders' summit next month in Kananaskis, Alta.
Canada calls on Israel to abandon plans for new West Bank settlements

Canada calls on Israel to abandon plans for new West Bank settlements

OTTAWA — Canada is calling on Israel to abandon plans unveiled Thursday to authorize 22 Jewish settlements in the occupied West Bank which it says would be illegal.
Search to resume for children almost a month after they disappeared from N.S. home

Search to resume for children almost a month after they disappeared from N.S. home

LANSDOWNE STATION — A search for two young children who went missing almost a month ago is set to resume Saturday in a remote corner of northeastern Nova Scotia.
Still no charges in Robert Pickton prison death almost one year after fatal assault

Still no charges in Robert Pickton prison death almost one year after fatal assault

MONTREAL — Almost one year after serial killer Robert Pickton died following an assault by another inmate in a Quebec prison, there have been no charges against the alleged assailant and few answers about what happened.
Festival attack suspect Adam Lo in court, as judge receives fitness assessment report

Festival attack suspect Adam Lo in court, as judge receives fitness assessment report

VANCOUVER — Lapu Lapu Day festival attack suspect Adam Kai-Ji Lo has appeared by video in Vancouver Provincial Court, as preparations to determine if he's fit to stand trial continue.
Quebec private security law doesn't apply to firms working in federal areas: court

Quebec private security law doesn't apply to firms working in federal areas: court

OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada says a Quebec law governing private security activities does not apply to two firms involved in work that falls under federal responsibility.