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López Obrador keen to engage Trudeau on Indigenous reconciliation challenges

López Obrador keen to engage Trudeau on Indigenous reconciliation challenges

OTTAWA — President Andrés Manuel López Obrador is keen to engage Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on finding ways to heal relations with Indigenous Peoples in his country, says the Mexican ambassador to Canada.
Feds to announce approval of kids' COVID-19 vaccine, easing of border measures Friday

Feds to announce approval of kids' COVID-19 vaccine, easing of border measures Friday

OTTAWA — The federal government is set to announce Friday that Health Canada has approved the COVID-19 vaccine for children aged five to 11, then later detail plans to ease some of the pandemic-related measures at the border.
Canadian universities, colleges sign charter to address anti-Black racism

Canadian universities, colleges sign charter to address anti-Black racism

A group of universities and colleges from across Canada are signing a charter to fight anti-Black racism in post-secondary institutions.
'I don't know': Biden noncommittal on including Canadian vehicles in EV tax credit

'I don't know': Biden noncommittal on including Canadian vehicles in EV tax credit

WASHINGTON — U.S. President Joe Biden isn't making any promises about whether he's willing to alter his controversial tax credit proposal for new electric vehicles.
Online response rate to census questionnaire hits new high, Statistics Canada says

Online response rate to census questionnaire hits new high, Statistics Canada says

OTTAWA — Statistics Canada says about 84 per cent of completed census questionnaires were filled out online.
Fire breaks out on Canadian warship off coast of Norway while leading NATO force

Fire breaks out on Canadian warship off coast of Norway while leading NATO force

OTTAWA — A fire broke out on HMCS Fredericton early Thursday morning as the Canadian frigate was leading several other NATO warships in a training exercise off the coast of Norway.
Quebec premier set to announce plan to increase number of Quebec-born NHL players

Quebec premier set to announce plan to increase number of Quebec-born NHL players

MONTREAL — Quebec Premier François Legault is scheduled to make an announcement later today related to the development of professional hockey in the province.
Federal help for BC, stranded motorists return to Vancouver: In The News for Nov. 18

Federal help for BC, stranded motorists return to Vancouver: In The News for Nov. 18

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. 18 ... What we are watching in Canada ...
Number of sites, looming winter, complicate 'unprecedented' B.C. highway repairs

Number of sites, looming winter, complicate 'unprecedented' B.C. highway repairs

Repairing the British Columbia highways washed out by heavy rains and flooding will be complicated by the scale of the damage, the terrain and the coming winter, building experts say.
Trauma of 16 days in N.S. dry cell endures, though court win a solace: former inmate

Trauma of 16 days in N.S. dry cell endures, though court win a solace: former inmate

HALIFAX — The cramped space, bright lights and watching eyes continue to haunt Lisa Adams.