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Quebec names mediator as Montreal public transit strike in third day

Quebec names mediator as Montreal public transit strike in third day

MONTREAL — Quebec's labour minister says he has named a mediator in a labour dispute between Montreal's public transit authority and its maintenance workers that has limited bus and metro service across the city.
Minister flags concern over BC Ferries' deal with Chinese state-owned shipyard

Minister flags concern over BC Ferries' deal with Chinese state-owned shipyard

British Columbia's transportation minister has raised concerns with BC Ferries about its decision to have a Chinese shipyard build four new ferries for its passenger fleet, amid an ongoing trade conflict between Canada and China.
Squamish, B.C., declares wildfire state of emergency as blaze looms over community

Squamish, B.C., declares wildfire state of emergency as blaze looms over community

The District of Squamish has declared a local state of emergency due to an out-of-control wildfire that it says poses an imminent threat to people and property.
RFK Jr.'s firing of U.S. immunization committee worrisome, Canadian scientists say

RFK Jr.'s firing of U.S. immunization committee worrisome, Canadian scientists say

TORONTO — Canadian doctors and scientists say Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s firing of an immunization advisory committee south of the border could bolster anti-vaccine sentiment in Canada.
Coroner to investigate deaths of mother, 3-year-old son who drowned in Montreal pool

Coroner to investigate deaths of mother, 3-year-old son who drowned in Montreal pool

MONTREAL — A 34-year-old woman and her three-year-old son drowned in a residential pool in Montreal's Lachine borough. Police say they found the two bodies in the pool of a private residence around 9:35 p.m. on Tuesday. Const.
U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer to visit Ottawa before the G7 in Alberta

U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer to visit Ottawa before the G7 in Alberta

OTTAWA — British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will visit Ottawa between June 14 and 15 ahead of the G7 summit in Alberta next week. Prime Minister Mark Carney announced the visit this morning. An itinerary for the visit has not been released yet.
Nova Scotia strike that turned deadly a century ago a milestone for workers' rights

Nova Scotia strike that turned deadly a century ago a milestone for workers' rights

HALIFAX — During Nova Scotia's storied 300-year history of coal mining, one deadly riot in 1925 proved to be pivotal for workers' rights in Canada.
In the news today: Trump's tariffs remain in effect, Canadians critical of Israel

In the news today: Trump's tariffs remain in effect, Canadians critical of Israel

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Trump's tariffs to stay in effect amid appeal A federal appeals court agreed on Tuesday that U.S.
Kananaskis: An explainer on Alberta's cherished park and G7 host location

Kananaskis: An explainer on Alberta's cherished park and G7 host location

CALGARY — For the next week, Derek Ryder will be temporarily divorced from his favourite mountain range and beloved trails in Kananaskis, Alta., so the world's most powerful people can safely gather for the G7 leaders summit.
Poll suggests half of Canadians believe Israel is committing genocide in Gaza

Poll suggests half of Canadians believe Israel is committing genocide in Gaza

OTTAWA — A new poll suggests that nearly half of Canadians believe Israel is committing genocide in Gaza almost two years after the current conflict began.
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