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Major Quebec nurses union reaches agreement with province for five-year-contract

Major Quebec nurses union reaches agreement with province for five-year-contract

MONTREAL — After 15 months of negotiations a major nurses union has reached an agreement with the Quebec government for a five-year collective agreement.
MPs approve softened Israel-Gaza motion as Liberals dodge vote to recognize Palestine

MPs approve softened Israel-Gaza motion as Liberals dodge vote to recognize Palestine

OTTAWA — The societal fissures forming around the war between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip played out Monday in the House of Commons as an NDP motion to recognize Palestine as a state was turned on its head before the final vote.
In the news today: Public tribute to Mulroney in Ottawa, February inflation report

In the news today: Public tribute to Mulroney in Ottawa, February inflation report

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today...
'The lost season': Winter comes to a close as Canada's warmest on record

'The lost season': Winter comes to a close as Canada's warmest on record

The warmest winter on record could have far-reaching effects on everything from wildfire season to erosion, climatologists say, while offering a preview of what the season could resemble in the not-so-distant future unless steps are taken to cut gree
NewsAlert: MPs back softer Israel-Gaza motion to 'actively pursue' two-state solution

NewsAlert: MPs back softer Israel-Gaza motion to 'actively pursue' two-state solution

OTTAWA — Members of Parliament have approved a dramatically altered version of an NDP motion that had called on the federal government to "officially recognize the state of Palestine.
Basketball, music festival hang in balance in Saskatchewan teacher labour dispute

Basketball, music festival hang in balance in Saskatchewan teacher labour dispute

REGINA — Saskatchewan's escalating labour dispute with teachers has left a provincial basketball tournament hanging in the balance, with some students saying it's frustrating the adults can't play well together.
Active spring wildfire season may be in store for B.C. as drought persists

Active spring wildfire season may be in store for B.C. as drought persists

VANCOUVER — British Columbia needs a drenching of rain to alleviate the tinder dry conditions that have forecasters worried about the potential for another difficult wildfire season.
MPs pay tribute to former prime minister Brian Mulroney, lion of Canadian politics

MPs pay tribute to former prime minister Brian Mulroney, lion of Canadian politics

OTTAWA — Members of Parliament paid tribute Monday to the late Brian Mulroney, whom they lauded as a lion of Canadian politics, a down-to-earth spirit and, above all else, a family man.
Quebec anti-corruption police arrest retired judge, say he inflated hours worked

Quebec anti-corruption police arrest retired judge, say he inflated hours worked

MONTREAL — Quebec anti-corruption police say they have arrested a retired municipal court judge for fraud. Police say Jean Herbert, who sat on the municipal court in Longueuil, Que.
Feds appeal decision requiring action on 'appalling' level of judicial vacancies

Feds appeal decision requiring action on 'appalling' level of judicial vacancies

OTTAWA — The federal government is challenging a court decision directing it to step up the pace of judicial appointments to address an "untenable" number of vacancies.