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Supreme Court declares parts of sex offender registry unconstitutional

Supreme Court declares parts of sex offender registry unconstitutional

OTTAWA — Canada's top court has struck down parts of the national sex offender registry.
Canadians will be able to buy bonds to support Ukraine, prime minister says

Canadians will be able to buy bonds to support Ukraine, prime minister says

WINNIPEG — The federal government is issuing new savings bonds to raise money for Ukraine and is imposing sanctions on 35 more Russians.
Advocates urge Ottawa to remove quota on Afghan refugee sponsorship program

Advocates urge Ottawa to remove quota on Afghan refugee sponsorship program

TORONTO — A group of advocates is urging the federal government to remove the limit on applications to sponsor certain Afghan refugees in Canada – or at least stop counting rejected applications towards it.
As Canada faces potential recession, Freeland to give fall economic statement Nov. 3

As Canada faces potential recession, Freeland to give fall economic statement Nov. 3

OTTAWA — A looming recession and Canada's need to keep up with the United States on clean energy investments will be front and centre next week when Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland delivers her fall mini-budget.
Federal government posts $3.9B surplus for April-to-August period

Federal government posts $3.9B surplus for April-to-August period

OTTAWA — The federal government posted a surplus of $3.9 billion for the first five months of its 2022-23 fiscal year.
Deaths of two great whites off Maritimes within weeks 'highly unusual': researcher

Deaths of two great whites off Maritimes within weeks 'highly unusual': researcher

FREDERICTON — The discovery of two dead great white sharks washed ashore in Atlantic Canada in less than two weeks is a mystery to researchers.
Former Ottawa police chief at inquiry, latest GDP numbers : In The News for Oct. 28

Former Ottawa police chief at inquiry, latest GDP numbers : In The News for Oct. 28

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 Oct. 28 ... What we are watching in Canada ...
New poppy campaign initiatives seek to modernize the tradition of remembrance

New poppy campaign initiatives seek to modernize the tradition of remembrance

A shift towards environmentally friendly materials and new digital engagement strategies are among new initiatives the Royal Canadian Legion is hoping will breathe fresh life into the 2022 national poppy campaign.
House fire in northern Manitoba leaves four children dead, RCMP say

House fire in northern Manitoba leaves four children dead, RCMP say

THOMPSON, Man. — First Nations communities and leaders in northern Manitoba are in mourning after four children died in a house fire Wednesday night.
Ottawa probing language interpreter injury, says third to be hospitalized

Ottawa probing language interpreter injury, says third to be hospitalized

OTTAWA — Public Services and Procurement Canada says it's investigating what led to a Parliament Hill language interpreter needing an ambulance ride last week, adding that it's the third hospitalization in recent years.