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Federal budget to include more money for apartment construction loans

Federal budget to include more money for apartment construction loans

OTTAWA — The Liberal government has revealed another glimpse of what it will present in the coming federal budget, announcing it's setting aside another $15 billion for an apartment construction loan program.
Banff bus fire strands U.K. students on ski trip; no injuries

Banff bus fire strands U.K. students on ski trip; no injuries

LAKE LOUISE, Alta. — Four dozen youth visiting from the United Kingdom were shuttled to safety after their tour bus caught fire on a scenic highway in Banff National Park. At about 5 p.m.
Tech industry says barriers keep Canadian companies from selling to government

Tech industry says barriers keep Canadian companies from selling to government

OTTAWA — Bureaucracy makes it too difficult for Canadian tech companies to sell to government, a new report from an industry group says — and all that red tape is keeping them from a bigger piece of the billions spent on procurement.
In the news today: Opening arguments at the Alberta blockade trial for trio of men

In the news today: Opening arguments at the Alberta blockade trial for trio of men

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today...
Canada condemns Israeli strike on aid workers in Gaza, demands investigation

Canada condemns Israeli strike on aid workers in Gaza, demands investigation

OTTAWA — Canada joined multiple allies including the United States, Poland and Australia in demanding a full investigation Tuesday after an Israeli airstrike killed seven aid workers trying to deliver desperately needed food in the Gaza Strip.
Court hears bid to toss Ibrahim Ali's first-degree murder verdict over delays

Court hears bid to toss Ibrahim Ali's first-degree murder verdict over delays

VANCOUVER — The lawyer for a man found guilty of killing a 13-year-old Burnaby, B.C., girl is asking a judge to stay the jury's verdict over unreasonable delays in getting the man to trial.
Foreign interference inquiry: Han Dong sought support from international students

Foreign interference inquiry: Han Dong sought support from international students

OTTAWA — Former Liberal Han Dong met with international students from China and encouraged them to register as Liberal members during his nomination race in 2019 — but the MP didn't mention that to an ongoing federal inquiry into foreign meddling unt
Boy, 11, killed by large dogs while visiting Edmonton home

Boy, 11, killed by large dogs while visiting Edmonton home

EDMONTON — Animal control officers were called about two recent attacks at an Edmonton home where an 11-year-old boy was killed by two large dogs. Police responded to the latest attack at the home in the city's south side on Monday night.
Montreal family fighting deportation to Nigeria can stay for now, advocates say

Montreal family fighting deportation to Nigeria can stay for now, advocates say

MONTREAL — Advocates for a Montreal family fighting deportation to Nigeria say they have been granted temporary permission to stay in Canada.
Uber legacy: Class-action lawsuit by taxi drivers against Quebec begins

Uber legacy: Class-action lawsuit by taxi drivers against Quebec begins

MONTREAL — Driving a taxi was not how Jean-Pierre Derival planned to spend his golden years.