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Foreign meddling 'did not affect' overall federal election results: inquiry report
OTTAWA — A federal commission of inquiry says foreign interference by China did not affect the overall results of the 2019 and 2021 general elections won by Justin Trudeau's Liberals. In an interim report today, commissioner Marie-Josée Hogue says while it is possible that outcomes in a small number of ridings were affected by meddling, this cannot be said with certainty. Hogue, who heard extensive testimony and reviewed secret documents, found that interference by Beijing and others did not und
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Report on 2023 N.S. wildfires highlights strengths, areas for improvement
A report looking at Nova Scotia's response to the devastating wildfires in 2023 aims to improve everything from public education to mental health support for firefighters.
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Winnipeg judge rules trial of accused serial killer to start with jury
WINNIPEG — A judge has decided the trial of a man accused of killing four women in Winnipeg will still be heard by a jury. Lawyers for Jeremy Skibicki had asked that his jury trial, which is set to begin Wednesday, be heard instead by a judge alone. The defence argued that two years of publicity surrounding the high-profile case may have biased the jurors. A U.S.-based psychologist who has studied jury bias told court this week that news coverage of the slayings of the four women has been consis
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US Rep. Cuellar says he is innocent following indictment reports
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. Representative Henry Cuellar said on Friday that he and his wife Imelda were innocent of allegations against them as U.S. media reported a pending indictment. "I want to be clear that both my wife and I are innocent of these allegations," Cuellar, a Texas Democrat, said in a statement. Cuellar did not address whether an indictment against him could be imminent, or address specific allegations.
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Canada will send $65M for humanitarian assistance and economic development to Lebanon
OTTAWA — International Development Minister Ahmed Hussen announced a $65-million aid package for Lebanon today. Canada is providing $38 million for development assistance and another $27 million in humanitarian aid. The development funding will be channeled through United Nations organizations such as UN Women. Global Affairs Canada says that money is intended to support local farmers, women-led businesses and women in politics. The department says the humanitarian assistance will go towards pro
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Pro-Palestine encampment remains at University of Toronto despite safety concerns
TORONTO — Supporters are dropping off water and other supplies at an encampment set up by pro-Palestinian student protesters at the University of Toronto's downtown campus as the demonstration enters its second day. Protesters were working this morning to secure their tents and a fence around an area on campus known as King's College Circle in light of the windy weather. The encampment — one of several established at Canadian university campuses in recent days — went up early Thursday morning af
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US health officials warn dairy workers are at risk from bird flu
U.S. health officials on Friday warned that dairy workers remain at risk from the H5N1 bird flu virus that is infecting dairy herds, and urged them to wear protective gear to avoid infection. The U.S. CDC urged farmers, workers, and emergency responders to wear appropriate protective gear when in direct or close physical contact with sick birds, livestock, feces, raw milk or contaminated surfaces. The warning coincides with a letter published online in a letter to the New England Journal of Me
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