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Quebec wants to cut by 10% premature deaths linked to social, economic status

Quebec wants to cut by 10% premature deaths linked to social, economic status

MONTREAL — Quebec's Health Department has released a plan to reduce premature deaths linked to social and economic inequalities by 10 per cent by 2035.
Fact File: Most older immigrants don't get OAS upon arrival, contrary to online claim

Fact File: Most older immigrants don't get OAS upon arrival, contrary to online claim

Attacks on immigrants to Canada continue to proliferate online, with the latest volley coming from a false claim that immigrants aged 65 and up receive a partial old age security (OAS) pension immediately upon arrival in Canada — and that it comes fr
'Colonial decision-making': First Nations denounce B.C. park closure as too short

'Colonial decision-making': First Nations denounce B.C. park closure as too short

The park is scheduled to be closed from Sept. 2 to Oct. 3.
In the news today: Anand and Rubio meeting in D.C., Air Canada close to full return

In the news today: Anand and Rubio meeting in D.C., Air Canada close to full return

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Anand set to meet with Rubio in Washington Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand is set to have her first official meeting with U.S.
B.C. court gives parliament 10-month deadline to make Indian Act comply with Charter

B.C. court gives parliament 10-month deadline to make Indian Act comply with Charter

The B.C. Supreme Court has given the Canadian government until April 2026 to change the Indian Act to bring it into compliance with the Charter of Rights and Freedoms after a successful legal challenge by descendants of people who renounced their status under the law.
B.C. MLA launches private prosecution against Charlotte Kates of Samidoun

B.C. MLA launches private prosecution against Charlotte Kates of Samidoun

VANCOUVER — A member of the British Columbia legislature says she is pursuing a private prosecution against a Vancouver woman who praised Hamas's Oct. 7 attack on Israel as "heroic.
West Kelowna, B.C., denies permit for MAGA singer Sean Feucht on safety grounds

West Kelowna, B.C., denies permit for MAGA singer Sean Feucht on safety grounds

WEST KELOWNA — The City of West Kelowna, B.C., has cited public safety to deny a permit for a concert by American Christian singer Sean Feucht, who is outspoken in the Make America Great Again movement.
After Air Canada strike, Section 107 of labour code is 'dead,' says union leader

After Air Canada strike, Section 107 of labour code is 'dead,' says union leader

OTTAWA — A rare show of defiance by Air Canada flight attendants in the face of a back-to-work order from the government has proven the ineffectiveness of the section of Canada's labour code that allows a minister to order the end to a strike or lock
Air Canada to cover certain transportation expenses for some customers

Air Canada to cover certain transportation expenses for some customers

Air Canada says it is adopting a policy to cover "certain transportation expenses" incurred by customers while getting to their destinations during the recent work stoppage.
RCMP arrest minor in Montreal on terror-related charges

RCMP arrest minor in Montreal on terror-related charges

MONTREAL — A minor was arrested in Montreal on terrorism-related charges involving the Islamic State, the RCMP said Wednesday. Police arrested the young male in the city's Côte-des-Neiges—Notre-Dame-de-Grâce borough around 1:30 p.m. Cpl.