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Trudeau to visit Norad, attend Summit of the Americas in Los Angeles next week

Trudeau to visit Norad, attend Summit of the Americas in Los Angeles next week

WASHINGTON — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will attend next week's Summit of the Americas in Los Angeles as President Joe Biden summons leaders to talk about what's ailing the Western Hemisphere.
Ontario PCs win second majority, Tory leadership deadline : In The News for June 3

Ontario PCs win second majority, Tory leadership deadline : In The News for June 3

In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of June 3 ... What we are watching in Canada ...
'Anxiety' over 3-year decriminalization plan in B.C.: former federal health minister

'Anxiety' over 3-year decriminalization plan in B.C.: former federal health minister

A former federal health minister who championed decriminalization in Canada says a three-year model approved for British Columbia may not provide ample evidence to ensure the success of a policy that should have been implemented across the country.
Here's how voting works in the Conservative Party of Canada leadership race

Here's how voting works in the Conservative Party of Canada leadership race

OTTAWA — The next leader of the Conservative Party of Canada will be named Sept. 10. Here's a look at how the voting process will work: Mail-in ballots: Party members who have a valid membership as of Friday will be able to vote.
Man seeking historical records told it would cost feds $21 million to process request

Man seeking historical records told it would cost feds $21 million to process request

OTTAWA — A researcher seeking records about an RCMP investigation from Canada's national archives was told it would cost the government more than $21 million to process his request under the Access to Information Act.
Ontario Progressive Conservatives to form second majority government

Ontario Progressive Conservatives to form second majority government

TORONTO — Doug Ford and the Ontario Progressive Conservatives sailed to a second majority government Thursday with a campaign focused on roads and rebuilding to chart a course out of the pandemic, producing a victory so sweeping it toppled two other
Canadian Press NewsAlert: Ford government wins second majority in Ontario

Canadian Press NewsAlert: Ford government wins second majority in Ontario

TORONTO — The Progressive Conservatives led by Doug Ford have won a second majority government in Ontario. Early results show the Tories elected or leading in 64 ridings.
Canadian Press NewsAlert: Ford government wins second majority in Ontario

Canadian Press NewsAlert: Ford government wins second majority in Ontario

The Progressive Conservatives led by Doug Ford have won a second majority government in Ontario. Early results show the Tories elected or leading in 64 ridings.
13 people have mild symptoms after ammonia exposure in Vancouver: fire official

13 people have mild symptoms after ammonia exposure in Vancouver: fire official

VANCOUVER — An ammonia release from a vent on the roof of a Vancouver arena exposed 13 people to the gas and prompted the precautionary evacuation of a nearby high school.
A look at what's being said about drug decriminalization in other parts of Canada

A look at what's being said about drug decriminalization in other parts of Canada

It was announced this week that the possession of small amounts of street drugs will be decriminalized in British Columbia in an effort to slow the overdose crisis that has killed nearly 10,000 people since 2016. Effective Jan.