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Judge who led Desmond inquiry accuses N.S. government of spreading misinformation

HALIFAX — The Nova Scotia government is facing accusations from a former judge who says misinformation and ignorance were behind the attorney general's decision last week to dismiss him as the commissioner leading a high-profile inquiry.

Jul 10, 2023 2:33 PM Read more >

Trudeau says Canada will more than double military presence in Latvia

RIGA, Latvia — It will take another three years for Canada to make good on its commitment to grow a multinational NATO battle group in Latvia to a combat-ready brigade, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau revealed Monday.

Jul 10, 2023 2:03 PM Read more >

Northwest Territories to increase minimum wage by nearly 5.6 per cent

YELLOWKNIFE — The Northwest Territories government says it plans to increase the minimum wage by almost 5.6 per cent to reflect an increase in the consumer price index. The territory says its minimum hourly wage will increase from $15.20 to $16.

Jul 10, 2023 1:41 PM Read more >

Two injured in possible road-rage shooting near busy downtown Toronto intersection

TORONTO — A shooting in downtown Toronto that sent two people to hospital with serious injuries Monday morning could be the result of road rage following street racing, police said as they worked to identify those responsible.

Jul 10, 2023 11:20 AM Read more >

No Quebec wildfires considered out of control for first time since end of May

MONTREAL — For the first time since the end of May Quebec's forest fire prevention agency says there are no out-of-control wildfires in the province.

Jul 10, 2023 11:14 AM Read more >

AFN chooses interim national chief ahead of annual meeting

The Assembly of First Nations has appointed a new temporary leader as the advocacy organization tries to forge a path forward after the tumultuous tenure and ousting of its national chief.

Jul 10, 2023 8:47 AM Read more >

In the news today: Premiers meet to discuss new health care money, Trudeau in Latvia

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today … Premiers meet to discuss use of new health dollars … Provincial and territorial premiers are kicking off a three-day meeting in Wi

Jul 10, 2023 2:15 AM Read more >

No way of 'adjudicating facts' in deals between corrupt firms and prosecutors: judge

When Philippines businessman Rizalino Espino was named as a participant in a bribery scandal involving a Canadian company, he assumed his day in court meant that a judge would hear him out and weigh his version of the facts.

Jul 10, 2023 2:00 AM Read more >

Hundreds rally in Vancouver to support striking B.C. port workers

VANCOUVER — Hundreds of people gathered in Vancouver for a rally to support striking British Columbia port workers as their job action stretches into its second week.

Jul 9, 2023 5:50 PM Read more >

Prime Minister Trudeau heads to NATO summit, where leaders face critical decisions

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is en route to this week's NATO leaders' summit in Lithuania, where Canada is likely to play a larger-than-usual role in two critical discussions: the alliance's expanding membership and its efforts to refocus on collect

Jul 9, 2023 5:23 PM Read more >