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'A giant flying propane tank': Congress gets serious about unsolved UAP mysteries

'A giant flying propane tank': Congress gets serious about unsolved UAP mysteries

WASHINGTON — Age-old political concerns — national security, public safety, government oversight and the sanctity of taxpayer dollars — emerged Wednesday alongside the unlikeliest of bedfellows: the enduring mythology of UFOs.
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'Huge kettle of fish' faces new transport minister Pablo Rodriguez

'Huge kettle of fish' faces new transport minister Pablo Rodriguez

Pablo Rodriguez has been sworn in as Canada's new transport minister as part of a major cabinet shuffle, taking the baton on a raft of turbulent issues as the aviation sector emerges from a period of crisis.
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The latest developments on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's cabinet shuffle

The latest developments on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's cabinet shuffle

OTTAWA — Here are the latest developments on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's cabinet shuffle. 3:15 p.m. The Prime Minister's Office says in a statement to reporters that more changes are still to come, after a new cabinet was announced today.
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Shoal Lake 40 files lawsuit against federal government, Winnipeg over water diversion

Shoal Lake 40 files lawsuit against federal government, Winnipeg over water diversion

WINNIPEG — An Anishinaabe community in northwestern Ontario is suing the federal government and the City of Winnipeg, claiming it hasn't been compensated for a diversion to supply Manitoba's capitalwith clean water a century ago that resulted in it b
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Montreal officer expected to recover after being stabbed in abdomen: police chief

Montreal officer expected to recover after being stabbed in abdomen: police chief

Montreal's police chief says a police officer stabbed on the job Wednesday was attempting to speak to a man with mental health issues when he was suddenly attacked.
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As new public safety minister, LeBlanc has plenty of tricky leftover files to handle

As new public safety minister, LeBlanc has plenty of tricky leftover files to handle

OTTAWA — As public safety minister, Marco Mendicino had a full plate of simmering issues and legislative initiatives.
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Not all heat warnings are equal: 5 things about Canada's alert system for hot weather

Not all heat warnings are equal: 5 things about Canada's alert system for hot weather

MONTREAL — Environment Canada has issued heat warnings this summer for parts of the country used to baking in the heat, but also in places unaccustomed to extended periods of hot weather.
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After 'historic' fires, Cree fire marshal wants more training for community members

After 'historic' fires, Cree fire marshal wants more training for community members

MONTREAL — As the threat to northern Quebec Cree communities from historic wildfires diminishes, the Cree Nation's top firefighter is looking to a future where destructive blazes like those that have been burning for weeks become more common Millions
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Five things to know about Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's new cabinet

Five things to know about Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's new cabinet

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made a dramatic change to his inner circle Wednesday, bringing in a number of new faces to cabinet and shuffling veterans into new roles. Here's what you need to know about the new federal cabinet.
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Tales emerge of N.S. flood rescues, as towns grieve losses but grateful for heroism

Tales emerge of N.S. flood rescues, as towns grieve losses but grateful for heroism

HALIFAX — As torrential floodwaters dragged volunteer firefighter Logan Hope downstream, he held a woman's head over the surface and focused on a single goal.
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