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Canada, Germany to set targets and timelines for hydrogen development and exports

Canada, Germany to set targets and timelines for hydrogen development and exports

OTTAWA — An energy pact between Canada and Germany expected to be signed next week in Newfoundland and Labrador will set aggressive timelines and targets for exporting hydrogen to Germany, Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson said Friday.
Canadian veterans in France to mark 80th anniversary of disastrous Dieppe Raid

Canadian veterans in France to mark 80th anniversary of disastrous Dieppe Raid

OTTAWA — With the help of a cane, 100-year-old Gordon Fennell rose to his feet in the Square du Canada, a park near the coastline in Dieppe, France, where the former soldier came ashore 80 years ago.
Michelle O'Bonsawin nominated to Supreme Court, making her first Indigenous justice

Michelle O'Bonsawin nominated to Supreme Court, making her first Indigenous justice

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau nominated Ontario judge Michelle O'Bonsawin to the Supreme Court of Canada on Friday, making her the first Indigenous person poised to sit on the country's highest bench.
Quebec Cardinal Marc Ouellet denies sex assault allegations, says he is being defamed

Quebec Cardinal Marc Ouellet denies sex assault allegations, says he is being defamed

MONTREAL — A prominent Quebec cardinal is denying allegations he sexually assaulted a woman and says he will participate in any civil legal action against him in order to clear his name, the Vatican's official news portal said Friday.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says decline of French in Canada 'extremely troubling'

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says decline of French in Canada 'extremely troubling'

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Busted generator forces Canadian warship to quit mission to High Arctic: navy

Busted generator forces Canadian warship to quit mission to High Arctic: navy

HALIFAX — A mechanical breakdown has forced one of Canada's newest warships to abandon a mission to the Arctic.
NATO secretary-general will visit Canadian Arctic defence site in Nunavut next week

NATO secretary-general will visit Canadian Arctic defence site in Nunavut next week

OTTAWA — NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg is making a visit to Canada next week.
Greater Vancouver Zoo's missing wolf Tempest is found safe, returned to pack

Greater Vancouver Zoo's missing wolf Tempest is found safe, returned to pack

ALDERGROVE, B.C. — A wolf missing from a British Columbia zoo has been found safe and returned to its pack.
Ottawa announces $2.8M to support air services in remote Nunavut communities

Ottawa announces $2.8M to support air services in remote Nunavut communities

IQALUIT — The federal government has pledged $2.8 million to support essential air services for remote communities in Nunavut.
Pfizer booster dose approved for kids between five and 11 years old

Pfizer booster dose approved for kids between five and 11 years old

OTTAWA — Health Canada has authorized a booster dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine for children between five and 11 years old, chief public health officer Dr. Theresa Tam said Friday.