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Blinken urges Indian counterparts to co-operate with Canada in probing Nijjar killing

Blinken urges Indian counterparts to co-operate with Canada in probing Nijjar killing

WASHINGTON — The U.S. secretary of state urged India again Friday to work with Canada on its investigation into the killing of Hardeep Singh Najjar — a simple ask Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he has also been making "from the very beginning.
Université de Montréal suspends lecturer filmed at Israel-Hamas protest

Université de Montréal suspends lecturer filmed at Israel-Hamas protest

MONTREAL — Université de Montréal has suspended one of its lecturers after he was filmed appearing to hurl insults during a confrontation linked to the Israel-Hamas war.
Foreign meddling inquiry turns to experienced hands as deadlines loom

Foreign meddling inquiry turns to experienced hands as deadlines loom

OTTAWA — A federal commission of inquiry into foreign interference is turning to veterans of previous inquiries as it hires staff who will work on a tight timeline.
Defence committee calls for open competition on military plane bid

Defence committee calls for open competition on military plane bid

MONTREAL — A parliamentary committee is demanding that Ottawa ensure an open bidding process for new military surveillance planes, rather than a sole-source contract.
Sign confidentiality agreements for more details: Holland to provincial dental groups

Sign confidentiality agreements for more details: Holland to provincial dental groups

OTTAWA — Health Canada will consult with provincial dental associations that have complained of being left in the dark about the new federal dental-care plan — but only if they sign a confidentiality agreement.
'The monsters and opioids had her.' N.S. minister describes daughter's addiction

'The monsters and opioids had her.' N.S. minister describes daughter's addiction

HALIFAX — The scourge that is Canada's opioid addiction crisis was laid bare in the Nova Scotia legislature this week as politicians of every stripe rose to share personal stories about their struggles with this notorious class of drugs.
In The News for today: More Canadians added to Gaza exit list

In The News for today: More Canadians added to Gaza exit list

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today...
Damage to Gaza War Cemetery shows challenge of caring for monuments in conflict zones

Damage to Gaza War Cemetery shows challenge of caring for monuments in conflict zones

This Remembrance Day, the Gaza War Cemetery – where nearly two dozen Canadians are buried – is closed to visitors as the Israel-Hamas war enters its sixth week.
Man and 11-year-old son dead after 'targeted' shooting in Edmonton: police

Man and 11-year-old son dead after 'targeted' shooting in Edmonton: police

Officers responded to a report of a shooting outside a business around noon on Thursday and found a 41-year-old man and an 11-year-old boy in medical distress.
Canada investigating 'threats' to Air India, say transport minister and RCMP

Canada investigating 'threats' to Air India, say transport minister and RCMP

Canada's Transport Minister Pablo Rodriguez and the RCMP say an investigation is underway into what they call "threats" against Air India, after an online video warned people not to fly on the airline on Nov. 19.