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PM says inviting Iran to Vancouver soccer friendly is not "a very good idea"

PM says inviting Iran to Vancouver soccer friendly is not "a very good idea"

Canada Soccer, which has been riding a wave of goodwill since John Herdman's team qualified in style for the World Cup, now finds itself engulfed in controversy over a scheduled friendly match with Iran next month in Vancouver.
Regular travel and public health measures can't coexist: Canadian Airport Council

Regular travel and public health measures can't coexist: Canadian Airport Council

OTTAWA — International arrivals at Canadian airports are so backed up that people are being kept on planes for over an hour after they land because there isn't physically enough space to hold the lineups of travellers, says the Canadian Airports Coun
Mitch Marner victim of carjacking in Toronto, Maple Leafs say

Mitch Marner victim of carjacking in Toronto, Maple Leafs say

TORONTO — Mitch Marner, a star winger with the Maple Leafs, was the victim of a carjacking in Toronto on Monday evening, the hockey team said as local police investigated what has become an increasingly common crime.
Government's changing vape strategy shifts focus away from cigarettes, advocates fear

Government's changing vape strategy shifts focus away from cigarettes, advocates fear

OTTAWA — In the eight years or so since he opened his first vape shop in Ottawa, Ron Couchman said a great sense of community has been lost.
N.B. officer who killed Indigenous woman during wellness check testifies at inquest

N.B. officer who killed Indigenous woman during wellness check testifies at inquest

FREDERICTON — The police officer who fatally shot a 26-year-old Indigenous woman during a wellness check in Edmundston, N.B., two years ago says he doesn't know why things escalated so quickly. Edmundston police Const.
West Montreal health board CEO will step down in July after scathing coroner's report

West Montreal health board CEO will step down in July after scathing coroner's report

MONTREAL — The head of a western Montreal regional health authority will step down at the end of her mandate in July following a damning report from the Quebec coroner. The health authority made the announcement about Lynne McVey in a news release.
Research group says whales that turned up in Montreal haven't been seen since Sunday

Research group says whales that turned up in Montreal haven't been seen since Sunday

MONTREAL — A marine mammal research group is reporting that the two minke whales spotted near Montreal last week haven't been seen for more than 48 hours.
Over half of young people see racist content online about immigrants, poll suggests

Over half of young people see racist content online about immigrants, poll suggests

OTTAWA — Over half of Canadians under age 35 come across racist or prejudiced remarks about immigrants on the internet, a new survey suggests.
Confusion over RCMP leadership roles marked early investigation of N.S. mass shooting

Confusion over RCMP leadership roles marked early investigation of N.S. mass shooting

HALIFAX — When a man disguised as a Mountie started killing people in northern Nova Scotia two years ago, there was considerable confusion over who was in charge of the RCMP operation, newly released documents show.
Vaping vs cigarettes, royals visit Newfoundland and Labrador : In The News for May 17

Vaping vs cigarettes, royals visit Newfoundland and Labrador : In The News for May 17

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 May 17 ... What we are watching in Canada ...