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Border officers at Edmonton airport find tarantulas in plastic container, toy plane

Border officers at Edmonton airport find tarantulas in plastic container, toy plane

It turns out the species of tarantula, which is native to Hong Kong, did not require permits to import into Canada. But the border agency says the spiders were seized because they weren't transported humanely.
Soldier cycles 1,000 kms for Wounded Warriors

Soldier cycles 1,000 kms for Wounded Warriors

A mechanic with the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) is bicycling 1,000 kms across the prairies and through to the Canadian Shield to raise funds for the Wounded Warriors PTSD Service Dog program. This summer marks the third year in a row.
Sexual assault trial for Haydn Edmundson, former head of military HR, delayed

Sexual assault trial for Haydn Edmundson, former head of military HR, delayed

OTTAWA — A sexual-assault trial for the military's former head of human resources has been delayed.
In the news today: Heat wave in B.C., wildfires prompt evacuation in NWT

In the news today: Heat wave in B.C., wildfires prompt evacuation in NWT

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today... Heat wave expected to expand into B.C.
As B.C. temperatures soar, advocates call for rules to keep rental housing cool

As B.C. temperatures soar, advocates call for rules to keep rental housing cool

VANCOUVER — Advocates for renters in British Columbia say it's time to consider setting a maximum temperature for rental housing to protect vulnerable tenants from dangerous heat.
Two years into Taliban rule, Afghan women ask Canada for education and accountability

Two years into Taliban rule, Afghan women ask Canada for education and accountability

OTTAWA — More than 70 people gathered in front of the Peace Tower on Parliament Hill Sunday afternoon to call on Canadians to join them in protecting girls' education in Afghanistan and resisting legitimacy for the Taliban regime currently in power i
Montreal Pride Parade draws record crowd after abrupt cancellation of 2022 event

Montreal Pride Parade draws record crowd after abrupt cancellation of 2022 event

MONTREAL — There was a festive mood across downtown Montreal on Sunday as the city's Pride parade drew a record number of participants one year after the 2022 event was abruptly cancelled.
Roger Thibault, one half of first same-sex civil union in Quebec, dies at 77

Roger Thibault, one half of first same-sex civil union in Quebec, dies at 77

MONTREAL — A member of the first same-sex couple to be legally joined in a civil union in North America has died. Theo Wouters said his husband Roger Thibault, 77, died in his arms Friday. The two men had shared their lives for 50 years.
Media observers worry about impact of Métro Média closure on Quebec's local democracy

Media observers worry about impact of Métro Média closure on Quebec's local democracy

MONTREAL — The abrupt closure of Quebec newspaper publisher Métro Média will end news coverage of local government in parts of the province’s two largest cities, media observers say.
Poilievre's Conservative party embracing language of mainstream conspiracy theories

Poilievre's Conservative party embracing language of mainstream conspiracy theories

OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has been hitting the summer barbecue circuit with ramped-up rhetoric around debunked claims that the World Economic Forum is attempting to impose its agenda on sovereign governments.