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Legault remains confident after voters in Maine say no to Hydro-Québec project

Legault remains confident after voters in Maine say no to Hydro-Québec project

MONTREAL — Maine residents have voted No to having a Hydro-Québec transmission line pass through the state, but Quebec Premier François Legault said Wednesday he is still confident the utility's $10-billion export contract to Massachusetts will come
Health Canada reviewing AstraZeneca antibody drug to prevent symptomatic COVID-19

Health Canada reviewing AstraZeneca antibody drug to prevent symptomatic COVID-19

OTTAWA — AstraZeneca has asked Health Canada to review a new long-acting antibody combination that could be used to prevent symptomatic COVID-19. If approved, it would be the first antibody protection of its kind in Canada.
Mayor of Williams Lake, B.C., apologizes for residential school repost

Mayor of Williams Lake, B.C., apologizes for residential school repost

WILLIAMS LAKE, B.C. — The mayor of Williams Lake, B.C., has apologized for reposting a social media comment that suggested there are "two sides" to the history of residential schools.
New Democrats say scrap outdated gender-based dress rules in House of Commons

New Democrats say scrap outdated gender-based dress rules in House of Commons

OTTAWA — New Democrats are calling for the "archaic" House of Commons dress code — which requires men to wear a jacket and tie to speak in the chamber — to be scrapped.
Expert tells Lionel Desmond inquiry red flags for domestic violence were overlooked

Expert tells Lionel Desmond inquiry red flags for domestic violence were overlooked

PORT HAWKESBURY, N.S. — The tragic case of a former soldier in Nova Scotia who killed his family and himself in 2017 was predictable and preventable, a domestic violence expert told an inquiry Wednesday. Dr.
Officials track the origin of a 'murder hornet' possibly from the U.S., found in B.C.

Officials track the origin of a 'murder hornet' possibly from the U.S., found in B.C.

VANCOUVER — The remains of a giant hornet have been found in British Columbia, but the province's bee expert doubts there is any cause for alarm.
Bank of Canada plans to keep eye on climate change impact on inflation

Bank of Canada plans to keep eye on climate change impact on inflation

OTTAWA — The Bank of Canada says it plans to more closely monitor how increasingly frequent and severe weather events could impact the prices consumers pay for goods as part of its mandate to keep inflation in check.
Royal B.C. Museum starts decolonization of galleries this month, says acting CEO

Royal B.C. Museum starts decolonization of galleries this month, says acting CEO

VICTORIA — The Royal British Columbia Museum is closing some sections of its galleries as it embarks on an effort to decolonize the institution.
Erin O'Toole and hydropower project rejected: In The News for Nov. 3

Erin O'Toole and hydropower project rejected: In The News for Nov. 3

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 Nov. 3 ... What we are watching in Canada ...
O'Toole versus the grassroots: Conservative leader finds himself divided from base

O'Toole versus the grassroots: Conservative leader finds himself divided from base

OTTAWA — Erin O'Toole insists the Conservative caucus is united behind his leadership.