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Quebec won't drop legal alcohol limit despite fourth coroner's recommendation

Quebec won't drop legal alcohol limit despite fourth coroner's recommendation

QUÉBEC — Quebec Transport Minister Geneviève Guilbault says the province will not be lowering the legal blood alcohol limit despite another coroner's report released this week urging the province to act.
'To honour him': Canadian Bishops, Métis leader attending funeral for Pope Francis

'To honour him': Canadian Bishops, Métis leader attending funeral for Pope Francis

Donald Bolen, the archbishop of Regina, is travelling to Vatican City for Saturday’s funeral of Pope Francis – a journey, he says, is to honour a pontiff who mirrored his vision and his compassion.
Bells toll, faithful gather in Toronto and Montreal to honour late Pope Francis

Bells toll, faithful gather in Toronto and Montreal to honour late Pope Francis

TORONTO — Catholic faithful gathered for multiple events in Toronto and Montreal to commemorate the late Pope Francis on Tuesday, a day the Archbishop of Toronto described as one of sadness but also thanks for a pontiff dedicated to building bridges
China says it wants to partner with Canada to push back against American 'bullying'

China says it wants to partner with Canada to push back against American 'bullying'

OTTAWA — China's ambassador says Beijing is offering to form a partnership with Canada to push back against American "bullying," suggesting the two countries could rally other nations to stop Washington from undermining global rules.
Spring, icy snow bring danger to B.C. backcountry, outdoor experts say

Spring, icy snow bring danger to B.C. backcountry, outdoor experts say

Spring is a dangerous time to head into British Columbia's backcountry, outdoor experts warn, as sun and warm daytime temperatures melt snowpack that can become hard and treacherously slippery as it freezes again overnight.
The pope was a friend, and they talked sports: TRC commissioner remembers Francis

The pope was a friend, and they talked sports: TRC commissioner remembers Francis

Wilton Littlechild remembers closing his eyes before Pope Francis led his first mass at the Vatican more than a decade ago. He wanted to clearly hear every word.
In the news today: Federal leaders spar over platforms, bells toll for Pope Francis

In the news today: Federal leaders spar over platforms, bells toll for Pope Francis

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed...
Canadian hockey fans travel to U.S. with mixed feelings to support NHL teams

Canadian hockey fans travel to U.S. with mixed feelings to support NHL teams

WASHINGTON — Mark Jarry has cut as many American goods as possible from his personal spending. The middle-aged man from the Âé¶¹´«Ã½AV Shore of Montreal also stopped taking regular trips south of the Canadian border after U.S.
Hikers scramble for alternatives after damage shuts B.C.'s popular Juan de Fuca Trail

Hikers scramble for alternatives after damage shuts B.C.'s popular Juan de Fuca Trail

Trish Fougner still remembers the taste of the beer she enjoyed after completing the 47-kilometre Juan de Fuca Trail on Vancouver Island two years ago. "Like I had never had a beer in my life, which is not true," Fougner said.
Advance poll turnout breaks record with 7.3M ballots cast, Elections Canada says

Advance poll turnout breaks record with 7.3M ballots cast, Elections Canada says

OTTAWA — The waning days of the federal election campaign saw voters turn out in record numbers for advance polls and party leaders attempt to poke holes in each others' platforms.
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