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Canadians wait to flee Gaza Strip as border crossing reopens for approved evacuees

Canadians wait to flee Gaza Strip as border crossing reopens for approved evacuees

Canadians in the Gaza Strip who were told they might be able to get out of the besieged Palestinian territory over the weekend are instead still waiting for their chance to escape.
Guilbeault says no more carbon price carve outs on his watch, as Tory motion fails

Guilbeault says no more carbon price carve outs on his watch, as Tory motion fails

OTTAWA — Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault said Monday he will not stand for any further adjustments to Canada's carbon-pricing system as a Conservative motion calling for more carve-outs failed in the House of Commons.
Sex offender Randall Hopley removed his ankle bracelet to avoid court date: police

Sex offender Randall Hopley removed his ankle bracelet to avoid court date: police

British Columbia's attorney general says it's "unacceptable"that a high-risk sex offender was able to walk away from a Vancouver halfway house, and the province needs to understand what happened to prevent a reoccurrence.
Feds put $5M toward security for community groups who fear hate-motivated crimes

Feds put $5M toward security for community groups who fear hate-motivated crimes

OTTAWA — The federal government is spending $5 million on private security and other safety measures for community groups worried about an increase in hate-fuelled violence, the public safety minister announced Monday.
Tuition hike: Quebec government suggests it has rejected offer from McGill, Concordia

Tuition hike: Quebec government suggests it has rejected offer from McGill, Concordia

MONTREAL — The heads of Quebec's three English-language universities met the premier and his minister of higher education on Monday, promising to ensure that more out-of-province students graduate with a knowledge of French.
What we know about how Canada is supporting citizens trapped in the Gaza Strip

What we know about how Canada is supporting citizens trapped in the Gaza Strip

Canadians in Gaza are still waiting to be allowed to leave the besieged Palestinian territory via a border crossing with Egypt as the Israel-Hamas war continues.
Two Nigerian workers killed in generator explosion at Canada's high commission

Two Nigerian workers killed in generator explosion at Canada's high commission

OTTAWA — Two Nigerian maintenance workers were killed Monday and two others injured when a diesel tank exploded at Canada's high commission in Abuja.
Premiers say Ottawa must ensure carbon pricing measures are fair to all Canadians

Premiers say Ottawa must ensure carbon pricing measures are fair to all Canadians

HALIFAX — Canada's premiers presented a rare unified front Monday as they took turns saying Ottawa's recent changes to its carbon pricing measures were unfairly applied across the country.
Stamp of Mona Parsons, jailed by Nazis for aiding aircrews, unveiled in Nova Scotia

Stamp of Mona Parsons, jailed by Nazis for aiding aircrews, unveiled in Nova Scotia

WOLFVILLE, N.S. — A Canadian woman who was jailed in Nazi Germany for helping Allied aircrews escape the occupied Netherlands is being honoured on a postage stamp.
Quebec public sector unions go on strike, announce 72-hour walkout later this month

Quebec public sector unions go on strike, announce 72-hour walkout later this month

MONTREAL — Members of four major public sector unions in Quebec walked off the job on Monday and promised another series of strikes later this month if progress isn't made at the bargaining table.