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Protecting nature also fights climate change, says federal environment minister
Carbon taxes aren't the only way to fight climate change, says federal Environment Minister Catherine McKenna. Speaking ahead of an international conservation conference, McKenna said protecting natur...
Apr 25, 2019
As waters rise, Champagne offers fast-track reviews for flood projects
OTTAWA - Canada's infrastructure minister is offering flood-ravaged communities in Quebec a fast-track for federal cash to mitigate the dangers of rising waters, hoping to entice requests from a ...
Apr 25, 2019
Amal Clooney: Prosecute Islamic State extremists for rape
Human rights lawyer Amal Clooney on Tuesday demanded justice for victims of an "epidemic of sexual violence" in conflicts, especially rapes and other abuses perpetrated by Islamic State extremists in ...
Apr 25, 2019
Biden hires strategist Symone Sanders, adds diversity to bid
WASHINGTON - Joe Biden has hired Symone Sanders, a prominent African American political strategist, as a senior adviser to his newly launched presidential campaign. The move adds a younger, diverse vo...
Apr 25, 2019
Flooding shuts down Jos. Louis snack cake production at original Vachon plant
STE-MARIE, Que. - Flooding in the Beauce region has halted production of some popular Quebec treats. Weekend floods struck a number of homes and buildings in Ste-Marie, Que., including ...
Apr 25, 2019
Filipino President Duterte gives Canada one week to take trash back
OTTAWA - The president of the Philippines says if Canada doesn't take back tonnes of trash within the next week he will "declare war" and ship the containers back himself. Filipino media outlets repor...
Apr 25, 2019
Cut off by water, Quebec island residents determined to stay in their homes
MONTREAL - Although the only bridge to Montreal is cut off by water and hip waders are the only way to navigate the streets of his town, Ile Mercier resident David Dostie...
Apr 25, 2019
Felix-Auger-Aliassime loses against Kei Nishikori in Barcelona
BARCELONA, Spain - Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime has been eliminated at the Barcelona Open. The No. 16 seed from Montreal lost 6-1, 6-3 to No. 4 seed Kei Nishikori of Japan in the third round of the ...
Apr 25, 2019
FBI, IRS agents search Baltimore mayor's homes, City Hall
BALTIMORE - Federal agents raided the homes and offices of Baltimore's embattled mayor on Thursday amid widening probes to determine whether she used sales of her children's books to disguise governme...
Apr 25, 2019
Wet forecast puts damper on 50th Jazz Fest opening day
NEW ORLEANS - A wet forecast put a damper on opening day of the 50th New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival. The National Weather Service said there was an 80% chance of rain Thursday and some storms ...
Apr 25, 2019