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Quebec municipalities brace for new flood zone maps that show more properties at risk

Quebec municipalities brace for new flood zone maps that show more properties at risk

MONTREAL — Officials in some Quebec municipalities ravaged by past flooding say they fear possible financial repercussions for residents as the province prepares to introduce new flood maps that would greatly expand areas deemed at risk.
Surrey woman dead after tree falls during B.C windstorm Saturday

Surrey woman dead after tree falls during B.C windstorm Saturday

VANCOUVER — At least one person is dead after a strong windstorm hit British Columbia's coast Saturday.
Sea to Sky Highway in СÀ¶ÊÓƵ has been closed in both directions due to mudslide

Sea to Sky Highway in СÀ¶ÊÓƵ has been closed in both directions due to mudslide

SQUAMISH, СÀ¶ÊÓƵ — The Sea to Sky Highway linking Vancouver and Whistler, СÀ¶ÊÓƵ, has been closed in both directions after a mudslide near Lions Bay brought down trees and debris to block the road. The RCMP in Squamish, СÀ¶ÊÓƵ
Tiny, endangered sea turtle found on Quebec’s Magdalen Islands for the first time

Tiny, endangered sea turtle found on Quebec’s Magdalen Islands for the first time

MONTREAL — One of the world’s smallest and most endangered turtle species was found on the shores Quebec’s Magdalen Islands last week in a first for the province.
British departure means uncertain future for Alberta's massive Suffield military base

British departure means uncertain future for Alberta's massive Suffield military base

CFB SUFFIELD, ALBERTA — A sprawling military training base more than twice the size of New York City in southeastern Alberta appears to be a shadow of its former self while its future use remains up in the air.
Problems with RCMP police dog program pose 'health and wellness risks': evaluation

Problems with RCMP police dog program pose 'health and wellness risks': evaluation

OTTAWA — The RCMP's police dog training centre has been plagued by staffing shortages, low morale and rundown facilities that pose health risks to officers and canines, an internal review says.
New military vessel launched in СÀ¶ÊÓƵ bears illustrious naval name

New military vessel launched in СÀ¶ÊÓƵ bears illustrious naval name

NORTH VANCOUVER, СÀ¶ÊÓƵ — A Canadian Navy vessel with the name HMCS Protecteur will again set sail, nearly a decade after the last supply ship with its respected legacy was taken out of service.
Lawyers in Quebec class actions seek $906M in fees for work in landmark tobacco case

Lawyers in Quebec class actions seek $906M in fees for work in landmark tobacco case

Lawyers representing tens of thousands of Quebecers in two class-action lawsuits against three major tobacco manufacturers will seek to receive more than $900 million in fees for their work in the landmark case that has spanned decades.
Trump's strategy is to create economic uncertainty in other countries: Freeland

Trump's strategy is to create economic uncertainty in other countries: Freeland

OTTAWA — With Donald Trump as president, the U.S. has an open strategy of creating economic uncertainty in other countries to discourage investment "anywhere other than the United States," Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland said.
National chief urges MPs to send water bill to Senate before holiday break

National chief urges MPs to send water bill to Senate before holiday break

OTTAWA — The national chief of the Assembly of First Nations is calling on all members of Parliament to send a First Nations water bill to the Senate before the holiday break, saying the water crisis demands urgent action.
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