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"A tiny city:" Pro-Palestinian campus protesters organize for another week

"A tiny city:" Pro-Palestinian campus protesters organize for another week

MONTREAL — A group of pro-Palestinian protesters who have set up an encampment at McGill University's downtown Montreal campus say they're better organized and prepared than ever as the protest stretches into a second week.
As Ottawa replaces watchdog for firms operating abroad, advocates urge full reform

As Ottawa replaces watchdog for firms operating abroad, advocates urge full reform

OTTAWA — Advocates are calling on Ottawa to profoundly change the powers of the watchdog who monitors Canadian corporations operating abroad, as the Liberals review how a new ombudsman should take on the job.
B.C. man wants homes for thousands of books he soon won't be able to read

B.C. man wants homes for thousands of books he soon won't be able to read

VANCOUVER — In the 10 years since John William started to lose his vision, he's been finding new ways to enjoy his vast personal library. Right now, that involves glasses and a magnifying glass with bright lights illuminating the pages.
Macklem tries to stay out of the fray as MPs do their best to use him to score points

Macklem tries to stay out of the fray as MPs do their best to use him to score points

OTTAWA — Bank of Canada governor Tiff Macklem navigates a political minefield every time he testifies before the House of Commons finance committee. Four times a year, members of Parliament get the chance to question the governor on monetary policy.
Poilievre tight-lipped on what Conservatives might do with capital gains tax changes

Poilievre tight-lipped on what Conservatives might do with capital gains tax changes

OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is telling business leaders to fight their own battles when it comes to the Liberals' proposed changes to capital gains taxation.
Trudeau acknowledges charges in Nijjar killing, calls for commitment to democracy

Trudeau acknowledges charges in Nijjar killing, calls for commitment to democracy

TORONTO — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has acknowledged the charges laid Friday in relation to the murder of B.C. Sikh activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar.
Princess Anne lays wreath at B.C. veteran's cemetery; receives 21-gun salute

Princess Anne lays wreath at B.C. veteran's cemetery; receives 21-gun salute

ESQUIMALT, B.C. — Princess Anne spent more than an hour Saturday touring God's Acre veteran's cemetery and its tiny, wooden chapel, laying a wreath to honour the more than 2,500 military personnel and family members buried there.
Montreal launches cruise season with ship that protected 1,500 Ukrainian refugees

Montreal launches cruise season with ship that protected 1,500 Ukrainian refugees

MONTREAL — Cruise ship Staff Capt. Rakesh Prasad can't forget the traumatized expressions on the faces of hundreds of Ukrainians who boarded Holland America's Volendam in April 2022.
Judge to rule on validity of Quebec language law because it delays English verdicts

Judge to rule on validity of Quebec language law because it delays English verdicts

MONTREAL — A Quebec court judge will decide whether the province's new language reform is constitutional because a section of the law systematically delays the delivery of verdicts handed down in English.
Red dresses to make fashion statement about missing and murdered Indigenous women

Red dresses to make fashion statement about missing and murdered Indigenous women

Models in uniquely designed red dresses are taking to the runway in British Columbia this weekend to make a powerful fashion statement about missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls and two-spirit people.