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Misinformation can distort national debates on important issues, chief justice warns

Misinformation can distort national debates on important issues, chief justice warns

OTTAWA — The global rise in misinformation threatens national institutions and processes that underpin democracy, warns Canada's chief justice.
Some 40 previously contained wildfires could become out of control: minister

Some 40 previously contained wildfires could become out of control: minister

MONTREAL — Several Quebec communities were told to prepare to evacuate their homes on Wednesday, as the province's forests minister warned that firefighters were on the verge of losing control of dozens of fires that were previously contained.
Trudeau raises flag honouring residential school survivors on Parliament Hill

Trudeau raises flag honouring residential school survivors on Parliament Hill

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau raised a flag on Parliament Hill Wednesday morning to honour Indigenous people who were forced to attend residential schools.
Two dead, two injured in crash of small plane on Vancouver Island

Two dead, two injured in crash of small plane on Vancouver Island

TOFINO, B.C. — A float plane with four people aboard crashed and burned on Vancouver Island Tuesday, killing two and injuring two others.
Woman injured in Manitoba bus crash dies in hospital, bringing death toll to 16

Woman injured in Manitoba bus crash dies in hospital, bringing death toll to 16

DAUPHIN, Man. — A woman injured in last week's crash between a minibus and a transport truck in Manitoba has died in hospital, bringing the death toll to 16. RCMP said the woman, who had been in hospital since the crash, died Tuesday.
NDP seeks bigger tax break for volunteer firefighters as fire chief warns of crisis

NDP seeks bigger tax break for volunteer firefighters as fire chief warns of crisis

OTTAWA — New Democrats are calling on the federal government to increase the tax credit for volunteer firefighters as they combat wildfires raging across the country.
'Like going to another planet': What it's like to visit the remains of the Titanic

'Like going to another planet': What it's like to visit the remains of the Titanic

Five explorers eager to view the underwater wreck of the Titanic remained lost at sea Tuesday as a massive search operation continued in the North Atlantic.
Preliminary hearing in September for Quebec man accused of killing three with truck

Preliminary hearing in September for Quebec man accused of killing three with truck

AMQUI, Que. — A Quebec man accused of killing three people with his truck will have a preliminary hearing in September. Steeve Gagnon appeared today in Quebec court where a judge set a preliminary inquiry for the case between Sept. 5-8.
Police say fiery collision on major GTA highway leaves 2 dead, shuts down traffic

Police say fiery collision on major GTA highway leaves 2 dead, shuts down traffic

TORONTO — Ontario Provincial Police say a multi-vehicle collision left two people dead and sparked a massive fireball on Highway 401 east of Toronto late Tuesday OPP Sgt.
In The News for Wednesday, June 21, 2023: What do Canadians think about wildfires?

In The News for Wednesday, June 21, 2023: What do Canadians think about wildfires?

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 Wednesday, June 21, 2023 ... What we are watching in Canada ...