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Nunavut shuts seven health centres temporarily because of nursing shortage

Nunavut shuts seven health centres temporarily because of nursing shortage

IQALUIT, Nunavut — The Nunavut government says it will temporarily close seven health centres in the territory this summer because it doesn't have enough nurses to staff them.
MPs on finance committee to discuss timing for changes to small business tax rules

MPs on finance committee to discuss timing for changes to small business tax rules

OTTAWA — A parliamentary committee will hold a rare summer meeting next week about when Ottawa plans to change tax rules on the sale of small businesses between family members.
Ottawa promises plan to help Afghan interpreters, stops short on timeline

Ottawa promises plan to help Afghan interpreters, stops short on timeline

OTTAWA — Immigration Minister Marco Mendicino insisted Friday that Ottawa is working on a plan to help dozens of Afghans who are facing Taliban arrest or worse for having worked with Canada, but he stopped short of saying when that plan will become r
Nunavut RCMP arrest Saskatchewan man wanted for second-degree murder

Nunavut RCMP arrest Saskatchewan man wanted for second-degree murder

BAKER LAKE, Nunavut — RCMP in Baker Lake, Nunavut, say they've arrested a Saskatchewan man on a Canada-wide warrant for second-degree murder.
With Delta variant on the march, Canada eyes mid-August to welcome back U.S. visitors

With Delta variant on the march, Canada eyes mid-August to welcome back U.S. visitors

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Canada to have new refugee stream for journalists, others who defend human rights

Canada to have new refugee stream for journalists, others who defend human rights

OTTAWA — Immigration Minister Marco Mendicino says there will be a new path to Canada for refugees who fear persecution because of their defence of human rights.
Canadians likely to be targeted by foreign actors in next election, cyber agency says

Canadians likely to be targeted by foreign actors in next election, cyber agency says

OTTAWA — The federal cybersecurity agency is warning that Canadians are likely to run into some effort by foreign actors to influence or otherwise interfere with their right to vote in the next election.
'A' is for agriculture, 'Y' is for Yahoo: Children's book on the Calgary Stampede

'A' is for agriculture, 'Y' is for Yahoo: Children's book on the Calgary Stampede

CALGARY — "A" is for agriculture, "B" is for broncs, bulls and barrel racing, and "Y" is for Yahoo! A new children's book has been released by writer Jennifer Webster and illustrator Karen Coe to capture the spirit of the Calgary Stampede.
Cruise ships allowed to sail in Canadian waters starting Nov. 1

Cruise ships allowed to sail in Canadian waters starting Nov. 1

VICTORIA — The federal government says cruise ships will be allowed back in Canadian waters in November, but they must follow public health requirements.
Twister terror in Ontario and border moves: In The News for July 16

Twister terror in Ontario and border moves: In The News for July 16

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 July 16 ... What we are watching in Canada ... BARRIE, Ont.
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