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Mass of Arctic air invades parts of Canada, sends mercury plunging

Mass of Arctic air invades parts of Canada, sends mercury plunging

FREDERICTON — A mass of cold air that meandered south from the Arctic has sent temperatures plunging with wind chills making it feel like -40 Celsius or colder across parts of Canada from New Brunswick to eastern Alberta.
Privacy czar concerned about students' personal info as scope of data breach revealed

Privacy czar concerned about students' personal info as scope of data breach revealed

The federal privacy watchdog says he's "concerned" about a cybersecurity breach involving a student information system used across Canada, as the country's largest school board revealed the scope of the data that may have been stolen last month.
Environment minister says Donald Trump pulling out of Paris pact is "deplorable"

Environment minister says Donald Trump pulling out of Paris pact is "deplorable"

MONTEBELLO, QUEBEC — Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault says it's "deplorable" that President Donald Trump is again pulling the U.S. out of the 2015 Paris Accord.
Freeland attempts to put some distance between herself and an unpopular PM Trudeau

Freeland attempts to put some distance between herself and an unpopular PM Trudeau

OTTAWA — Former finance minister Chrystia Freeland is seeking to distance herself from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as she competes for his job.
Federal immigration department to cut more than 3,300 jobs, unions say

Federal immigration department to cut more than 3,300 jobs, unions say

OTTAWA — Two federal public service unions say the Immigration Department is set to cut 3,300 jobs.
Donald Trump doesn't mention Canada in inaugural speech as Trudeau calls for unity

Donald Trump doesn't mention Canada in inaugural speech as Trudeau calls for unity

WASHINGTON — After two months of political consternation over U.S.
Trump's team indicates he won't hit Canada with tariffs on his first day in office

Trump's team indicates he won't hit Canada with tariffs on his first day in office

OTTAWA — U.S. President Donald Trump's team is indicating he won't hit Canada with damaging tariffs on his inauguration day.
New Montreal report reveals lack of consensus on dismantling homeless encampments

New Montreal report reveals lack of consensus on dismantling homeless encampments

MONTREAL — A report by a committee formed to study homelessness in Montreal has revealed a lack of consensus on whether the city should continue to dismantle tent encampments.
In the news today: Donald Trump set to return to the White House

In the news today: Donald Trump set to return to the White House

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed...
Federal cabinet braces for trade war as Donald Trump is inaugurated

Federal cabinet braces for trade war as Donald Trump is inaugurated

OTTAWA — Federal cabinet ministers are gathering in Montebello, Que., today as Donald Trump returns to the White House.
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