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Canada to hit China with tariffs on electric vehicles, aluminum, steel

Canada to hit China with tariffs on electric vehicles, aluminum, steel

HALIFAX — Canada is moving to match the United States with new tariffs on electric vehicles made in China in a bid to keep the cars from getting a significant foothold in the North American market.
B.C. lifts last 'wildfire of note' designation as number of blazes drops below 300

B.C. lifts last 'wildfire of note' designation as number of blazes drops below 300

VANCOUVER — There are no longer any "wildfires of note" burning in British Columbia, with the BC Wildfire Service saying favourable weather had allowed crews to make good progress in the province's battle against hundreds of blazes.
Quebec family wants answers 3 weeks after father, son hit during police shootout

Quebec family wants answers 3 weeks after father, son hit during police shootout

MONTREAL — The family of a father and son caught in crossfire between Montreal police and a suspect earlier this month still doesn't know whose bullets hit them — and why the two men were handcuffed after they were injured.
Trudeau insists he still has what Canadians want, despite polling numbers

Trudeau insists he still has what Canadians want, despite polling numbers

HALIFAX — Liberals are having some "robust" conversations about the state of their party and its slump in popularity with voters but those talks cannot happen in public, Immigration Minister Marc Miller said Monday.
McGill law professors launch unlimited strike on first week of classes

McGill law professors launch unlimited strike on first week of classes

MONTREAL — A union representing McGill University law professors said its members walked off the job Monday, the first week of classes for the fall semester, over what it described as the school's anti-union tactics and refusal to negotiate in good f
Canada to restrict low-wage foreign workers, consider lower immigration targets

Canada to restrict low-wage foreign workers, consider lower immigration targets

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is urging businesses to hire Canadians as his government announces new restrictions to limit the number of low-wage temporary foreign workers in the country.
2 million bathtubs: Calgarians urged to conserve as new water restrictions kick in

2 million bathtubs: Calgarians urged to conserve as new water restrictions kick in

CALGARY — A city official was conjuring images of bathtubs, swimming pools and jugs to drive home just how much water Calgarians need to save every day as they endure yet another round of rationing while a troubled pipe is repaired.
Canada's two major railways resume service as railroaders return to work

Canada's two major railways resume service as railroaders return to work

MONTREAL — Trains began to trundle along the tracks of Canada's two major railways on Monday after the federal labour board ended a four-day work stoppage that snarled supply chains and upended commutes.
As Newfoundlanders say goodbye to a daily print paper, some worry culture will suffer

As Newfoundlanders say goodbye to a daily print paper, some worry culture will suffer

On Friday night, the printing press fired up for what could be the very last time to print the last daily Telegram.
In the news today: CN, CPKC rail service set to resume after dispute

In the news today: CN, CPKC rail service set to resume after dispute

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