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Quebec court orders pause to ratification of McGill student union pro-Palestine vote

Quebec court orders pause to ratification of McGill student union pro-Palestine vote

MONTREAL — The Quebec Superior Court has issued an order temporarily blocking a McGill University student society from moving forward with a pro-Palestinian policy approved in a recent referendum.
Five border crossing facts to know in the wake of Rainbow Bridge explosion

Five border crossing facts to know in the wake of Rainbow Bridge explosion

A car explosion on the American side of the Rainbow Bridge border crossing in Niagara Falls left two people dead on Wednesday and put authorities in both countries on high alert.
Ceremony for Les Cowboys Fringants singer Karl Tremblay next week in Montreal

Ceremony for Les Cowboys Fringants singer Karl Tremblay next week in Montreal

MONTREAL — Quebecers will get a chance to say goodbye to beloved folk-rock singer Karl Tremblay during a ceremony next week in Montreal.
Canadian astronaut Kutryk bound for space station, colleague to back up moon flight

Canadian astronaut Kutryk bound for space station, colleague to back up moon flight

LONGUEUIL, Que. — Canada's newest astronauts were given marching orders Wednesday, with one bound for a sojourn on the International Space Station while the other will serve as backup on a highly anticipated upcoming lunar mission.
No evidence to support conspiracy between 'Freedom Convoy' organizers: defence

No evidence to support conspiracy between 'Freedom Convoy' organizers: defence

OTTAWA — There's no evidence to support that Tamara Lich and a fellow "Freedom Convoy" organizer should be viewed as co-conspirators in court because their actions were not illegal, her defence team said in a court filing on Tuesday.
Washington asks India about alleged assassination plot against US-Canadian activist

Washington asks India about alleged assassination plot against US-Canadian activist

WASHINGTON — The U.S. government said it has spoken to Indian authorities about allegations of a foiled assassination plot targeting a U.S.-Canadian citizen, and it expected anyone deemed responsible to be "held accountable.
Federal government's new fiscal guardrails 'helpful' for monetary policy: Macklem

Federal government's new fiscal guardrails 'helpful' for monetary policy: Macklem

OTTAWA — Bank of Canada governor Tiff Macklem says the federal government's new fiscal guardrails unveiled in its fall economic statement are helpful for monetary policy.
Quebec public sector strike: Unions see 'momentum' in talks on Day 2 of walkout

Quebec public sector strike: Unions see 'momentum' in talks on Day 2 of walkout

MONTREAL — Striking Quebec public sector unions said Wednesday they were hopeful a recently appointed conciliator will help advance contract negotiations with the government, but both sides accused each other of refusing to compromise.
Canadians can 'pack their suitcases' as India reopens online travel visa processing

Canadians can 'pack their suitcases' as India reopens online travel visa processing

OTTAWA — Nazir Karnai woke up on Wednesday to the news he's been waiting two months to hear: Canadians can apply online for tourist visas to India once again.
India restores e-visa services for Canadian nationals, easing diplomatic row between the 2 countries

India restores e-visa services for Canadian nationals, easing diplomatic row between the 2 countries

NEW DELHI (AP) — India restored electronic visa services for Canadian nationals, an Indian foreign ministry official said Wednesday, two months after Canada alleged the South Asian nation was involved in the assassination of a Sikh separatist in Cana
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