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'Hold the line:' 'Freedom Convoy' organizers' criminal trial begins Tuesday

'Hold the line:' 'Freedom Convoy' organizers' criminal trial begins Tuesday

OTTAWA — As Tamara Lich was led away from supporters in handcuffs on the snowy streets of Ottawa in 2022, she threw a single phrase over her shoulder.
Parents worried about new supervised drug-use site near Montreal elementary school

Parents worried about new supervised drug-use site near Montreal elementary school

MONTREAL — Worried parents say they were blindsided by a decision to open Montreal's first supervised drug-inhalation facility less than 100 metres from their children's school.
First Nation, regional district in central B.C. Interior orders wildfire evacuations

First Nation, regional district in central B.C. Interior orders wildfire evacuations

VICTORIA — Weekend winds in British Columbia's central Interior resulted in increased wildfire activity and saw evacuation orders in remote areas north of Burns Lake.
Police investigating after shooting at Ottawa wedding leaves two dead, six injured

Police investigating after shooting at Ottawa wedding leaves two dead, six injured

OTTAWA — A weekend wedding celebration in Ottawa morphed into a homicide investigation after a shooting left two men dead and six people injured, city police said Sunday.
Fire on outskirts of Hay River gets significant rain, officials say

Fire on outskirts of Hay River gets significant rain, officials say

HAY RIVER, N.W.T. — Wildfire officials in the Northwest Territories say a community that's been evacuated for weeks due to a wildfire has received significant rain this weekend.
Quebec apple farmers want government help to deal with changing tastes and climate

Quebec apple farmers want government help to deal with changing tastes and climate

MONTREAL — Quebec apple farmers are asking for government help to plant new varieties and modernize their orchards as they try to adapt to climate change and shifting consumer tastes.
Nova Scotia ceremony marks 25th anniversary of deadly Swissair crash

Nova Scotia ceremony marks 25th anniversary of deadly Swissair crash

INDIAN HARBOUR, N.S. — Paul Service can still remember the smell of jet fuel wafting through the air after the deadly crash of Swissair Flight 111. Service was one of hundreds of first responders who took part in the recovery mission in St.
Montreal Oratory says no fire or noise reported, believes social media video is fake

Montreal Oratory says no fire or noise reported, believes social media video is fake

MONTREAL — A Montreal church says it believes a video appearing to show a fire on its front steps is completely fake.
How Tamara Lich transformed from spokeswoman to symbol of 'Freedom Convoy' movement

How Tamara Lich transformed from spokeswoman to symbol of 'Freedom Convoy' movement

OTTAWA — It's a sunny July day at an outdoor hockey rink outside North Bay, Ont. An acoustic guitar player belts out a ballad about freedom. An adoring crowd sings along.
Climate change, trade ties top agenda as Trudeau attends summits in Asia

Climate change, trade ties top agenda as Trudeau attends summits in Asia

OTTAWA — Canada has its eyes on Asia and the lucrative trade markets in the Indo-Pacific region as Prime Minister Justin Trudeau heads to the region for a week of international summits and bilateral meetings.