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Feds promise long-awaited Indigenous loan guarantee program, but offer few details

Feds promise long-awaited Indigenous loan guarantee program, but offer few details

OTTAWA — The "next steps" for a long-awaited Indigenous loan guarantee program will be announced in next year's federal budget, the Liberal government promised in its fall economic statement on Tuesday.
The latest on the deadly explosion at the Canada-U. S. border crossing in New York

The latest on the deadly explosion at the Canada-U. S. border crossing in New York

NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. — Four of the busiest border crossing points between Canada and the United States were abruptly closed Wednesday after a vehicle exploded at a U.S. checkpoint in Niagara Falls.
Non-binary Montrealer on hunger strike to get 'X' gender marker on Quebec health card

Non-binary Montrealer on hunger strike to get 'X' gender marker on Quebec health card

MONTREAL — On Monday morning, Alexe Frédéric Migneault packed a car with blankets and drove to Quebec City.
Quebec court orders pause to ratification of McGill student union pro-Palestine vote

Quebec court orders pause to ratification of McGill student union pro-Palestine vote

MONTREAL — The Quebec Superior Court has issued an order temporarily blocking a McGill University student society from moving forward with a pro-Palestinian policy approved in a recent referendum.
Five border crossing facts to know in the wake of Rainbow Bridge explosion

Five border crossing facts to know in the wake of Rainbow Bridge explosion

A car explosion on the American side of the Rainbow Bridge border crossing in Niagara Falls left two people dead on Wednesday and put authorities in both countries on high alert.
Ceremony for Les Cowboys Fringants singer Karl Tremblay next week in Montreal

Ceremony for Les Cowboys Fringants singer Karl Tremblay next week in Montreal

MONTREAL — Quebecers will get a chance to say goodbye to beloved folk-rock singer Karl Tremblay during a ceremony next week in Montreal.
Canadian astronaut Kutryk bound for space station, colleague to back up moon flight

Canadian astronaut Kutryk bound for space station, colleague to back up moon flight

LONGUEUIL, Que. — Canada's newest astronauts were given marching orders Wednesday, with one bound for a sojourn on the International Space Station while the other will serve as backup on a highly anticipated upcoming lunar mission.
No evidence to support conspiracy between 'Freedom Convoy' organizers: defence

No evidence to support conspiracy between 'Freedom Convoy' organizers: defence

OTTAWA — There's no evidence to support that Tamara Lich and a fellow "Freedom Convoy" organizer should be viewed as co-conspirators in court because their actions were not illegal, her defence team said in a court filing on Tuesday.
Washington asks India about alleged assassination plot against US-Canadian activist

Washington asks India about alleged assassination plot against US-Canadian activist

WASHINGTON — The U.S. government said it has spoken to Indian authorities about allegations of a foiled assassination plot targeting a U.S.-Canadian citizen, and it expected anyone deemed responsible to be "held accountable.
Federal government's new fiscal guardrails 'helpful' for monetary policy: Macklem

Federal government's new fiscal guardrails 'helpful' for monetary policy: Macklem

OTTAWA — Bank of Canada governor Tiff Macklem says the federal government's new fiscal guardrails unveiled in its fall economic statement are helpful for monetary policy.