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Wilkinson says aid program to cut methane emissions will be reconsidered

Wilkinson says aid program to cut methane emissions will be reconsidered

OTTAWA — Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson said Friday a pandemic aid program to help oil and gas companies cut their methane emissions will be revisited now that the industry is back on its feet.
Quebec adopts new bill setting stage new special court for sexual assault victims

Quebec adopts new bill setting stage new special court for sexual assault victims

Quebec's legislature unanimously adopted a bill Thursday creating a specialized tribunal for cases of sexual violence and domestic assault.
Montreal mayor says she's encouraged by Trudeau's promise to act on gun violence

Montreal mayor says she's encouraged by Trudeau's promise to act on gun violence

Montreal Mayor Valérie Plante says she is encouraged that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau agrees the federal government needs to do more to reduce gun violence.
Dreading more rain in B.C. and Black Friday arrives: In The News for Nov. 26

Dreading more rain in B.C. and Black Friday arrives: In The News for Nov. 26

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 Nov. 26... What we are watching in Canada ...
B.C. reopens major section of flood-damaged Trans-Canada Highway in Fraser Valley

B.C. reopens major section of flood-damaged Trans-Canada Highway in Fraser Valley

VICTORIA — A major section of the Trans-Canada Highway in British Columbia that was under floodwater since last week reopened Thursday, easing traffic congestion and helping connect the Lower Mainland to the province's Interior.
Liberals, NDP pass motion to resume hybrid format in House of Commons

Liberals, NDP pass motion to resume hybrid format in House of Commons

OTTAWA — Members of Parliament are able to work from home again after passing a motion Thursday to resume hybrid sittings of the House of Commons.
People on Highway 8 facing long-term disaster after B.C. flooding

People on Highway 8 facing long-term disaster after B.C. flooding

SPENCES BRIDGE, B.C. — Steven Rice went to his farm to grab some coffee for his café in Spences Bridge, B.C., on Nov. 15 and noticed the rising water near his property spilling on to the highway.
B.C. grants Cullen Commission six more months to file money laundering report

B.C. grants Cullen Commission six more months to file money laundering report

VANCOUVER — An inquiry commission has received a six-month extension to file its final report into money laundering in British Columbia. A statement from the Commission of Inquiry into Money Laundering in B.C.
Quebec budget update: 6.5 per cent GDP growth and cash payments to offset inflation

Quebec budget update: 6.5 per cent GDP growth and cash payments to offset inflation

QUEBEC — Boasting that Quebec's economic growth is outpacing growth in the United States, Finance Minister Eric Girard presented a budget update Thursday that includes one-time cheques to offset inflation and that slashes the province's estimated def
Suspect in custody after reports of shooting at B.C. detachment, no one injured

Suspect in custody after reports of shooting at B.C. detachment, no one injured

VANDERHOOF, B.C. — Police say a suspect is in custody after officers responded to reports of a shooter at an RCMP detachment in northern British Columbia. Cpl. Madonna Saunderson said there are no reported injuries.