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Future Poilievre government would maintain support for 'anti-scab' law, office says

Future Poilievre government would maintain support for 'anti-scab' law, office says

OTTAWA — A future Conservative government would continue to support a ban on the use of replacement workers at federally regulated workplaces during a strike, leader Pierre Poilievre's office said Tuesday.
Fort Good Hope residents remain out as wildfire grows in Northwest Territories

Fort Good Hope residents remain out as wildfire grows in Northwest Territories

FORT GOOD HOPE, NORTHWEST TERRITORIES — A wildfire that forced the evacuation of Fort Good Hope in the Northwest Territories continues to grow but has not destroyed any structures.
Federal banking regulator OSFI keeps domestic stability buffer on hold at 3.5%

Federal banking regulator OSFI keeps domestic stability buffer on hold at 3.5%

OTTAWA — The federal banking regulator is keeping its domestic stability buffer on hold as it says financial system vulnerabilities remain elevated but stable, while near-term risks continue to be low despite some recent increase.
'Stupid' or 'unethical': Green leader suggests MPs should have asked more questions

'Stupid' or 'unethical': Green leader suggests MPs should have asked more questions

OTTAWA — Current members of Parliament identified in a secret report on foreign interference should have asked more questions when being approached by outsiders, Green Party Leader Elizabeth May said Monday.
Stampede and summer fun still planned for Calgary despite water restrictions

Stampede and summer fun still planned for Calgary despite water restrictions

CALGARY — Calgary officials are reassuring residents and tourists planning to visit over the next month that water restrictions won't put a damper on fun.
B.C. environmental regulator orders LNG company to deploy 'floatel' near Squamish

B.C. environmental regulator orders LNG company to deploy 'floatel' near Squamish

A British Columbia government agency has ordered a liquefied natural gas company to deploy a cruise ship that's been renovated to house workers near Squamish, B.C. A statement from Woodfibre LNG says it has received a compliance order from the B.C.
Murder-conspiracy trial hears two Edmonton police officers supported Coutts blockade

Murder-conspiracy trial hears two Edmonton police officers supported Coutts blockade

LETHBRIDGE, Alta. — A COVID-era protest blockade at Coutts, Alta. — now at the centre of a murder-conspiracy trial — was getting outside support, including from two members of the Edmonton Police Service, court heard Monday.
B.C. premier urges PM to provide foreign interference information to protect province

B.C. premier urges PM to provide foreign interference information to protect province

NORTH VANCOUVER, B.C.
Alberta to ban cellphones in K-12 classrooms starting in fall

Alberta to ban cellphones in K-12 classrooms starting in fall

CALGARY — Alberta is moving to ban cellphones in kindergarten to Grade 12 classrooms starting in the fall.
Program offering 'revolutionary education' begins at McGill pro-Palestine encampment

Program offering 'revolutionary education' begins at McGill pro-Palestine encampment

MONTREAL — Pro-Palestinian activists who have been encamped on McGill University's downtown campus since April launched what they call their own summer school on Monday, despite controversy over photos of armed fighters used to promote the program.