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Quebecers stranded by Haitian protests arrive in Montreal

February 16, 2019 - 10:45am

MONTREAL — Dozens of Quebec tourists who had been trapped in Haiti amid violent street protests were greeted with hugs and tears from relieved loved ones as they landed at Montreal's airport on Saturday.

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Syrian chocolatier to hire, mentor refugees: 'They come here to contribute'

February 16, 2019 - 7:15am

ANTIGONISH, N.S. — A one-time Syrian refugee who founded a thriving Nova Scotia chocolate company has announced plans to hire and mentor other refugees.

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Wilson-Raybould resignation stokes anger, frustration within veterans community

February 16, 2019 - 7:15am

OTTAWA — Jody Wilson-Raybould's resignation from cabinet this week has stoked long-standing frustration, disappointment and anger among Canada's veterans, who say they have been ignored and betrayed by the Trudeau government.

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Convicted murderer escaped from Quebec prison, officials say

February 16, 2019 - 6:00am

LAVAL, Que. — Government officials say a convicted murderer has escaped from custody in Laval, Que.

Correctional Service Canada says staff at the minimum-security unit of the Federal Training Centre discovered Denis Begin, 58, was missing on Friday.

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Conservative leaders to attend against Bill C-69 in Saskatchewan

February 16, 2019 - 2:15am

MOOSOMIN, Sask. — The premiers of Saskatchewan and New Brunswick joined Conservative leader Andrew Scheer on a panel at a rally in rural Saskatchewan on Saturday that was held to draw attention to legislation that would overhaul how major energy projects are assessed.