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Rights body criticizes Quebec for booting religious group from convention centre

Rights body criticizes Quebec for booting religious group from convention centre

Quebec's human rights commission has criticized the provincial government for blocking a religious gathering at a publicly owned convention centre after a cabinet minister said the event would have promoted anti-abortion views.
International reinforcements arrive in Quebec as wildfires stabilize

International reinforcements arrive in Quebec as wildfires stabilize

MONTREAL — The arrival of firefighters from France and New Brunswick is expected to bolster efforts to contain and control the large number of fires burning across Quebec in what's expected to be a marathon wildfire season, officials said Friday.
Cabins destroyed during 'explosive growth' of wildfire near Sambaa K'e, N.W.T.

Cabins destroyed during 'explosive growth' of wildfire near Sambaa K'e, N.W.T.

TROUT LAKE, N.W.T. — An out-of-control wildfire burning near Sambaa K'e, a small Dene community in the Northwest Territories, has destroyed two cabins.
Three people charged in alleged abduction of N.L. teen after Amber Alert issued

Three people charged in alleged abduction of N.L. teen after Amber Alert issued

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Police in Newfoundland and Labrador say three people are facing charges following the alleged abduction of a 14-year-old girl. Const.
Ottawa girl set to become the youngest university graduate in Canadian history

Ottawa girl set to become the youngest university graduate in Canadian history

OTTAWA — Anthaea-Grace Patricia Dennis is not your typical 12-year-old. She is a child prodigy who's about to become the youngest Canadian to ever graduate from university.
In The News for June 9 : Wildfires still causing poor air quality across Canada

In The News for June 9 : Wildfires still causing poor air quality across Canada

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 9... What we are watching in Canada ...
Wildfires, smoke having 'huge impact' on some tourism operators across Canada

Wildfires, smoke having 'huge impact' on some tourism operators across Canada

Raging wildfires and smoky skies across much of Canada have put a damper on travel this summer, resulting in cancelled plans and closed businesses.
From hoses and shovels to water bombers: how wildfires are being fought across Canada

From hoses and shovels to water bombers: how wildfires are being fought across Canada

MONTREAL — The techniques used to put out the wildfires that are burning across Canada vary somewhat depending on geography, but ultimately they depend on people on the ground with hoses and shovels digging out hot spots one by one, experts say.
Wildfire triggers evacuation order for Tumbler Ridge, B.C.

Wildfire triggers evacuation order for Tumbler Ridge, B.C.

VANCOUVER — An encroaching wildfire set off an immediate evacuation order Thursday for residents of the British Columbia District of Tumbler Ridge, a community of 2,400 people in northeastern B.C. The district said in a message issued by the B.C.
Government partners with Rainbow Railroad agency to seek out LGBTQ refugees

Government partners with Rainbow Railroad agency to seek out LGBTQ refugees

OTTAWA — Canada has partnered with a non-profit to seek out LGBTQ people fleeing violence all over the world and refer them to Canada as government-assisted refugees.