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Montreal monkeypox cases levelling off, but officials concerned by rises elsewhere

Montreal monkeypox cases levelling off, but officials concerned by rises elsewhere

MONTREAL — Monkeypox cases in Montreal appear to be hitting a plateau, but authorities say they're worried that soaring infections in the United States and a low vaccination rate could help the disease surge anew in the city. Dr.
Former Conservative PM Stephen Harper endorses Pierre Poilievre for party leader

Former Conservative PM Stephen Harper endorses Pierre Poilievre for party leader

OTTAWA — Former Conservative prime minister Stephen Harper has endorsed Pierre Poilievre to be the party's next leader
Reaction to the Pope's apology for Catholic Church's role in residential schools

Reaction to the Pope's apology for Catholic Church's role in residential schools

MASKWACIS — Pope Francis delivered on Monday an apology for the Roman Catholic Church's role in residential schools, saying many Christians supported the colonization of Indigenous people.
Prayers and tears: Scenes from the Pope's apology for residential schools

Prayers and tears: Scenes from the Pope's apology for residential schools

MASKWACIS — For minutes Pope Francis sat in his wheelchair, staring at hand-painted crosses marking graves. A helicopter whirled in the grey sky in the distance. Camera shutters clicked. Otherwise, there was silence.
Feds seek dental-care program ideas from industry, no details on shape it will take

Feds seek dental-care program ideas from industry, no details on shape it will take

OTTAWA — The federal government has asked the private sector to weigh in on how companies could play a role in Canada's national dental-care plan. The Liberals set aside $5.
Anand criticizes 'desecration' after Tomb of the Unknown Soldier draped with flags

Anand criticizes 'desecration' after Tomb of the Unknown Soldier draped with flags

OTTAWA — The federal government is facing fresh calls to boost security at the National War Memorial after images surfaced showing someone draping flags on the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
Tamara Lich once again argues for freedom from jail at bail-review hearing

Tamara Lich once again argues for freedom from jail at bail-review hearing

OTTAWA — "Freedom Convoy" organizer Tamara Lich has once again argued to be released from jail after a justice of the peace denied her bail earlier this month.
Mountie says holding back gun details was 'no-brainer' in N.S. mass shooting

Mountie says holding back gun details was 'no-brainer' in N.S. mass shooting

HALIFAX — The Mountie in charge of the investigation into the Nova Scotia mass shooting said Monday it was a "no-brainer" for him to withhold details of the killer's guns nine days after the rampage. Chief Supt.
Quebecer Émile-Antoine Roy-Sirois, code name 'Beaver,' dies on front lines in Ukraine

Quebecer Émile-Antoine Roy-Sirois, code name 'Beaver,' dies on front lines in Ukraine

MONTREAL — Émile-Antoine Roy-Sirois, a 31-year-old Quebecer who recently died in Ukraine fighting Russian forces, volunteered on the front lines because he wanted to protect innocent women and children, according to a soldier who fought with him.
Man charged with killing Muslim family in London, Ont., to be tried elsewhere

Man charged with killing Muslim family in London, Ont., to be tried elsewhere

LONDON, Ont. — The trial of a man facing terror-related murder charges in the deaths of four members of a Muslim family in London, Ont., will be held in a different city.