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Canadian Embassy says its Xinjiang posts were censored on Chinese social media

Canadian Embassy says its Xinjiang posts were censored on Chinese social media

BEIJING — Canada's embassy in Beijing says censors have removed its posts about a United Nations report on human rights in Xinjiang from two Chinese social media platforms.
Spice linked to food poisoning investigation in Ontario recalled across Canada

Spice linked to food poisoning investigation in Ontario recalled across Canada

The spice implicated in the food poisoning of 12 diners at a Markham, Ont., restaurant has been recalled across Canada. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency said a recall had been issued for Mr.
Gas prices expected to drop, Trudeau visits southern Ontario: In The News for Sept. 2

Gas prices expected to drop, Trudeau visits southern Ontario: In The News for Sept. 2

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 Sept. 2 ... What we are watching in Canada ...
Scott Aitchison: Quick facts about the Conservative candidate

Scott Aitchison: Quick facts about the Conservative candidate

OTTAWA — Scott Aitchison, the former mayor of Hunstville, Ont., is running for federal Conservative party leader.
Scott Aitchison: aspiring Conservative leader 'raised by Huntsville'

Scott Aitchison: aspiring Conservative leader 'raised by Huntsville'

OTTAWA — Scott Aitchison started knocking on doors at a young age.
Family of man who died after Vancouver police beanbag shooting seeks inquest

Family of man who died after Vancouver police beanbag shooting seeks inquest

VANCOUVER — The family of a man who died in custody last week after Vancouver police used a beanbag shotgun is calling for a public inquest and systemic changes in how the department treats people on the Downtown Eastside.
Alberta lieutenant-governor says not a done deal she'll OK proposed sovereignty act

Alberta lieutenant-governor says not a done deal she'll OK proposed sovereignty act

EDMONTON — Alberta’s lieutenant-governor says it's not a done deal that she would automatically sign off on a proposal from a United Conservative Party leadership candidate to pass a bill aimed at ignoring federal laws and court rulings.
Nunavut confirms first case of avian influenza; says wild bird infected

Nunavut confirms first case of avian influenza; says wild bird infected

IQALUIT, Nunavut — Nunavut says it has confirmed the first case of avian influenza in the territory. The case was discovered by the Canadian Wildlife Service in a live thick-billed murre on Coats Island in mid-July.
Quebec votes: CAQ seeks small wins with promises for improving health care

Quebec votes: CAQ seeks small wins with promises for improving health care

MONTREAL — The Coalition Avenir Québec has decided to play the short game when it comes to election health-care promises, insisting it's important to make commitments it can keep.
Fight for fewer words: Pierre Poilievre promises new law against government jargon

Fight for fewer words: Pierre Poilievre promises new law against government jargon

OTTAWA — Pierre Poilievre is waging one of his final battles in the Conservative leadership race — one in which even his main rival is onside. His latest target? The jargon used by the federal bureaucracy.