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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
'Boom, they were gone:' Alberta trainers mourn loss of two horses struck by lightning

'Boom, they were gone:' Alberta trainers mourn loss of two horses struck by lightning

SUNDRE, Alta. — A large dirt mound at the top of a green pasture in central Alberta is a reminder that tragedy can strike like lightning.
Bill Davis, Ontario's 18th premier and a celebrated Tory, dies at 92

Bill Davis, Ontario's 18th premier and a celebrated Tory, dies at 92

TORONTO — Bill Davis, the 18th premier of Ontario and one of the country's longest-serving premiers, has died at 92.
Canadian business community largely supportive of vaccine passport system

Canadian business community largely supportive of vaccine passport system

TORONTO — The Canadian business community appears to be largely supportive of the Quebec government's move to impose the country's first vaccine passport system.
Hear ye, hear ye: Town crier silenced as Duncan, B.C., looks for new envoy

Hear ye, hear ye: Town crier silenced as Duncan, B.C., looks for new envoy

DUNCAN, B.C. — A Vancouver Island city is putting out a call for a new kind of ambassador after deciding it will no longer send a town crier to greet visitors or represent the community at events.
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