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'Unacceptable environmental effects:' New federal policy restricts thermal coal

'Unacceptable environmental effects:' New federal policy restricts thermal coal

The federal government is making it more difficult to develop thermal coal in Canada with a new policy that says all such mines create "unacceptable environmental effects.
Doctor who faced racism after COVID-19 outbreak sues New Brunswick, RCMP

Doctor who faced racism after COVID-19 outbreak sues New Brunswick, RCMP

A Black doctor who says he faced a barrage of hate and racism after being accused of breaking COVID-19 rules amid an outbreak last year announced Friday he is suing the New Brunswick government and the RCMP. Lawyers representing Dr.
MPs move to convene emergency Islamophobia summit before August

MPs move to convene emergency Islamophobia summit before August

OTTAWA — Federal lawmakers are calling on the government to convene an emergency summit on Islamophobia by the end of July.
Newborn daughter's death inspires MP's bill on bereavement leave for parents

Newborn daughter's death inspires MP's bill on bereavement leave for parents

OTTAWA — For Conservative MP Tom Kmiec, his bill to give parents more time off after the death of a child is personal.
Details on Canada's vaccine sharing plan coming Sunday, up to 100 million doses

Details on Canada's vaccine sharing plan coming Sunday, up to 100 million doses

CARBIS BAY, CORNWALL, ENGLAND — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will wait until an international summit with his democratic peers concludes before providing any details on how Canada will make up to 100 million vaccine doses available to countries not
Top court orders files tied to Sherman murder case unsealed, citing public interest

Top court orders files tied to Sherman murder case unsealed, citing public interest

OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada has ruled that a trove of files related to murder victims Barry and Honey Sherman be unsealed and opened to public access.
Meng applies for publication ban on HSBC materials obtained via Hong Kong court

Meng applies for publication ban on HSBC materials obtained via Hong Kong court

VANCOUVER — Huawei's chief financial officer is seeking a publication ban on new evidence that her legal team wants to introduce in her fight against extradition to the United States.
Donors' conference for Venezuelan refugees hosted by Canada aims to raise $1.44B

Donors' conference for Venezuelan refugees hosted by Canada aims to raise $1.44B

OTTAWA — A conference Canada will host next week for donors to Venezuelan refugees will highlight key challenges six million asylum seekers are facing and raise funds to address these challenges, Global Affairs Canada's assistant deputy minister said
Mother of suspect in London attack praying for victims and their family

Mother of suspect in London attack praying for victims and their family

The mother of the man accused of driving down and killing a Muslim family in London, Ont., says she is "deeply grieved by the horrific tragedy.
Reopening worries and wake of sorrow: In The News for June 11

Reopening worries and wake of sorrow: In The News for June 11

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 11 ... What we are watching in Canada ...