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Carney visiting Berlin to boost trade, defence ties

Carney visiting Berlin to boost trade, defence ties

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney arrived in Germany late Monday, looking to boost trade and defence ties with Europe's largest economy. Carney is moving to align Canada more closely with Europe as U.S.
In Warsaw, Carney deepens Canada's defence, trade ties with Poland

In Warsaw, Carney deepens Canada's defence, trade ties with Poland

WARSAW — Canada and Poland struck a new strategic partnership on trade, defence and energy on Monday, as Prime Minister Mark Carney continued a five-day trip to Europe.
Ottawa Pride parade cancelled due to pro-Palestinian protesters

Ottawa Pride parade cancelled due to pro-Palestinian protesters

OTTAWA — Ottawa's annual Pride parade was cancelled Sunday after being disrupted by pro-Palestinian protesters.
Montreal mayor hopefuls promise to dump plan for biweekly garbage pickup in borough

Montreal mayor hopefuls promise to dump plan for biweekly garbage pickup in borough

MONTREAL — A controversial switch to biweekly trash pickup in a Montreal borough could be coming to an end, at least during summertime.
In the news today: Evacuations continue as N.S. wildfire intensifies

In the news today: Evacuations continue as N.S. wildfire intensifies

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Evacuations continue as N.S.
Advocates warn federal budget cuts could reduce diversity and inclusion initiatives

Advocates warn federal budget cuts could reduce diversity and inclusion initiatives

OTTAWA — Advocates are raising concerns that upcoming federal budget cuts and expected job losses in the public service will jeopardize programs intended to hire and promote people with disabilities.
In Kyiv, Carney not ruling out Canadian troops in Ukraine if peace deal reached

In Kyiv, Carney not ruling out Canadian troops in Ukraine if peace deal reached

KYIV — Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada could deploy military troops to Ukraine as part of an eventual security guarantee against Russia.
Making mud sexy: Scientists search for climate change answers in Quebec sea floor

Making mud sexy: Scientists search for climate change answers in Quebec sea floor

MONTREAL — Far below the seals and belugas that dive gracefully through Quebec's Saguenay fiord, there are small creatures burrowing in the sea floor mud that scientists believe play a crucial role in mitigating the effects of climate change.
Drones, armoured vehicles part of Canada's $2B military aid package for Ukraine

Drones, armoured vehicles part of Canada's $2B military aid package for Ukraine

WARSAW — Drones, armoured vehicles and other munitions are headed to Ukraine as part of a $2-billion military aid package, Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Sunday.
Number of female Canadian soldiers on UN peacekeeping missions craters

Number of female Canadian soldiers on UN peacekeeping missions craters

OTTAWA — Canada only has two women from the military deployed on United Nations peacekeeping missions right now, raising concerns Ottawa is failing to lead by example and may be called out by the international body for missing its targets.