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Canada saw more international travellers in May but still below pre-pandemic levels: Statistics Canada
TORONTO - Statistics Canada says the number of international travellers the country welcomed in May continued to grow steadily from pandemic lows, but still remained below 2019 levels.The agency says ...
Jul 22, 2022
Canada shares expertise on moving grain from Ukraine, but faith in Russia 'nil'
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Canada is working to help get much-needed grain out of Ukraine to famine-threatened parts of the world now that the embattled country and Russia have signed...
Jul 22, 2022
Clash over whether U.S. officers can be armed in Canada keeps Nexus offices closed
MONTREAL - A dispute over legal protections for American customs officers has kept Nexus enrolment centres closed in Canada more than three months after they reopened south of the border - due in part...
Jul 22, 2022
Toews questions if leadership race rival’s proposal will pass in the legislature
EDMONTON - Alberta's former finance minister Travis Toews has added his voice to those questioning whether a proposed bill giving Alberta the option to reject federal laws would pass in the legislatur...
Jul 22, 2022
Canada shares expertise on moving grain from Ukraine, but faith in Russia 'nil'
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Canada is working to help get much-needed grain out of Ukraine to famine-threatened parts of the world now that the embattled country and Russia have signed...
Jul 22, 2022
Alberta MLA charged in hacking case won't return to NDP caucus or seek re-election
EDMONTON - An Alberta legislature member who left the Opposition NDP caucus over a computer hacking investigation says he will remain in the house as an Independent and not seek re-election in 2023Tho...
Jul 22, 2022
UN court rejects Myanmar claims, will hear Rohingya case
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) - Judges at the United Nations' highest court have dismissed preliminary objections by Myanmar to a case alleging the Southeast Asian nation is responsible for genocide aga...
Jul 22, 2022
FEMA report: Flood insurance hikes will drive 1M from market
ST. LOUIS (AP) - When questioned by members of Congress, the Federal Emergency Management Agency said its new update to the nation's flood insurance program will prompt more people to sign up for cove...
Jul 22, 2022
Canada women's rugby captain de Goede happy to be home as Canada hosts Italy
LANGFORD, B.C. - Sunday's women's rugby test match between Canada and visiting Italy will be a family affair for Sophie de Goede. The Canadian captain is looking forward to a rare chance to play at ho...
Jul 22, 2022
Confronting Pope Francis, Monkeypox experience : In The News for July 22
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 July 22 ... What we are watching in Canada ......
Jul 22, 2022