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Trudeau says he's bothered by Google preventing some Canadians from accessing news

Trudeau says he's bothered by Google preventing some Canadians from accessing news

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he is bothered that Google is limiting access to news for some Canadians.
Man accused of crashing bus into Quebec daycare and killing 2 kids fit to stand trial

Man accused of crashing bus into Quebec daycare and killing 2 kids fit to stand trial

LAVAL, Que. — A Quebec man accused of killing two young children when the city bus he was driving slammed into a Montreal-area daycare has been judged fit to stand trial, and his lawyer on Friday requested that his client also be evaluated for criminal responsibility.
Manitoba, federal government reach $6.7B health-care deal

Manitoba, federal government reach $6.7B health-care deal

WINNIPEG — Manitoba has become the sixth province to sign on to a new health-care funding proposal with the federal government.
Joy is gone but hope remains: Canadian ambassador to Ukraine on invasion anniversary

Joy is gone but hope remains: Canadian ambassador to Ukraine on invasion anniversary

KYIV, Ukraine — Ukraine's capital city was eerily quiet Friday as people in Kyiv marked the start of the second year of war.
Director of Canada's drug price regulator resigns same week as colleague steps down

Director of Canada's drug price regulator resigns same week as colleague steps down

HALIFAX — The executive director of Canada's drug pricing regulator is stepping down — just days after another member resigned because of concerns that the federal government was undermining the independent body's work.
Alberta, Saskatchewan and Ontario Métis sign self-government deal with Ottawa

Alberta, Saskatchewan and Ontario Métis sign self-government deal with Ottawa

EDMONTON — Three Métis groups signed a deal Friday with the federal government that recognizes them as Indigenous governments, putting them on equal constitutional standing with First Nations and opening the door to further negotiations such as compe
Canada sending another $30M in aid to Turkey, Syria, as rebuild begins

Canada sending another $30M in aid to Turkey, Syria, as rebuild begins

OTTAWA — The federal government is sending another $20 million in aid for people affected by the devastating earthquake in Turkey and Syria, and matching millions more in private donations.
In The News for Feb. 24: After a year of war, Canadians still stand with Ukraine

In The News for Feb. 24: After a year of war, Canadians still stand with Ukraine

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 Friday, Feb. 24, 2023... What we are watching in Canada ...
Ice sculptors say they're not worried about losing their craft to climate change

Ice sculptors say they're not worried about losing their craft to climate change

OTTAWA — As part of an annual festival celebrating winter, Ottawa's Sparks Street has been lined in recent weeks with ice sculptures depicting everything from animals and flowers to a Tim Hortons cup.
Ontario church Harriet Tubman attended gets upgrades, to soon reopen for tours

Ontario church Harriet Tubman attended gets upgrades, to soon reopen for tours

Edward Roy Cassell Smith sometimes imagines his ancestors rejoicing in the balcony of the Salem Chapel, where freed slaves first came to worship nearly 170 years ago. The small church in St. Catharines, Ont.