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Newborn baby is one of three killed in highway crash in B.C.'s Interior

Newborn baby is one of three killed in highway crash in B.C.'s Interior

CASTLEGAR, B.C. — A newborn baby is among three people who died in a highway crash near Castlegar in southeast B.C. on Monday. RCMP Staff Sgt.
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Police search for answers at 'vast' Quebec explosion site where three found dead

Police search for answers at 'vast' Quebec explosion site where three found dead

MONTREAL — The investigation into the causes of a fatal blast at a propane company north of Montreal could be long and complex, police said Tuesday after three bodies were found at the site.
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Coroner orders inquiry into death of 21-year-man at Montreal jail

Coroner orders inquiry into death of 21-year-man at Montreal jail

MONTREAL — Quebec's head coroner has ordered an inquest into the jail death of a Black man in Montreal following an altercation with correctional staff just before Christmas.
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Case of man, woman charged with murder in OPP constable's death put over to February

Case of man, woman charged with murder in OPP constable's death put over to February

CAYUGA, ONT. — A man and woman who are facing murder charges in the death of an Ontario Provincial Police constable made a brief appearance in court Tuesday before their case was put over until next month.
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Prime Minister’s Office apologizes for leaving Saskatchewan premier off guest list

Prime Minister’s Office apologizes for leaving Saskatchewan premier off guest list

OTTAWA — Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's office has apologized for not informing him about a visit to the province this week.
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In The News for Jan. 17: Would the NDP end its deal with the governing Liberals?

In The News for Jan. 17: Would the NDP end its deal with the governing Liberals?

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 Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2023 ... What we are watching in Canada ...
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Critics pan government plaque praising Canada's evacuation efforts in Afghanistan

Critics pan government plaque praising Canada's evacuation efforts in Afghanistan

OTTAWA — Global Affairs Canada plans to install a plaque commemorating Canada's evacuation of Afghans and embassy staff when its capital Kabul fell to the Taliban, but critics argue that sends the wrong message.
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Alberta investigates family's lead-contaminated water well near gravel mine

Alberta investigates family's lead-contaminated water well near gravel mine

Alberta Environment is investigating how a family's water well near a gravel mine became so contaminated by lead it's no longer drinkable.
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As NDP gathers to talk strategy, MPs vow to keep Liberals at their word on pharmacare

As NDP gathers to talk strategy, MPs vow to keep Liberals at their word on pharmacare

OTTAWA — At a three-day retreat in Ottawa this week, New Democrat members of Parliament are expected to focus discussions on getting more wins out of their confidence-and-supply agreement with the federal Liberals.
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Saskatchewan premier disappointed by unannounced Trudeau visit to rare earths plant

Saskatchewan premier disappointed by unannounced Trudeau visit to rare earths plant

SASKATOON — Justin Trudeau pressed Saskatchewan's government on its record for clean energy projects after Premier Scott Moe expressed disappointment he was not made aware of the prime minister's visit to a rare earth elements processing plant.
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