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Trudeau visits Ukraine, Governor General tours northern Quebec: In The News for May 9

Trudeau visits Ukraine, Governor General tours northern Quebec: In The News for May 9

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 May 9 ... What we are watching in Canada ...
New Brunswick town captivated by mysterious figure offering clues to hidden cash

New Brunswick town captivated by mysterious figure offering clues to hidden cash

MIRAMICHI, N.B. — A community in eastern New Brunswick has been captivated by a mysterious game that has residents following clues and searching for hidden $50 and $100 bills.
Research shows grizzly bears and wolves avoid towns, trails in Alberta's Bow Valley

Research shows grizzly bears and wolves avoid towns, trails in Alberta's Bow Valley

A study that looked at data on the movement of grizzly bears and wolves in Alberta's Bow Valley shows the animals avoid towns and developed areas when lots of people are around.
Trudeau makes surprise visit to Ukraine to reopen Canadian Embassy, meet Zelenskyy

Trudeau makes surprise visit to Ukraine to reopen Canadian Embassy, meet Zelenskyy

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made an unannounced visit Sunday to Ukraine, where he reopened the Canadian Embassy in Kyiv and expressed unwavering support for the embattled country.
Gas could rise by five cents this week and five cents the week after, analyst says

Gas could rise by five cents this week and five cents the week after, analyst says

A leading energy price expert says gas prices could go up another five cents across Canada if Russia decides to intensify its assault on Ukraine or declare all-out war come Monday.
Governor General expected to get warm welcome during return to home region of Nunavik

Governor General expected to get warm welcome during return to home region of Nunavik

KUUJJUAQ, Que. — The usual excitement over the end of the school year in Nunavik is reaching a new level, as hundreds of students get ready to present special projects to the country's first Indigenous Governor General.
Border patrol: Human smuggler knew passengers couldn't swim during attempted crossing from Ontario

Border patrol: Human smuggler knew passengers couldn't swim during attempted crossing from Ontario

AKWESASNE, N.Y. (AP) — Federal authorities say a boat operator knew his passengers could not swim when he abandoned six Indian nationals on a sinking boat during a failed smuggling attempt across the frigid St. Lawrence River into northern New York.
'Last resort': Police forces struggling to provide support for people in crisis

'Last resort': Police forces struggling to provide support for people in crisis

CALGARY — Pat and Irene Heffernan have relived their son's death many times.
$45M sexual, reproductive health fund not yet released a year later: advocates

$45M sexual, reproductive health fund not yet released a year later: advocates

OTTAWA — A year after the federal government announced a $45-million fund for organizations making sexual and reproductive information and services more available, advocates say none of the money has been released.
'Trust us' isn't enough to win confidence in Emergencies Act inquiry: law's author

'Trust us' isn't enough to win confidence in Emergencies Act inquiry: law's author

OTTAWA — In the late 1980s, as then-defence minister Perrin Beatty was drafting new legislation to replace the controversial War Measures Act, one man’s words were on his mind.
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