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More than 1,350 prohibited weapons linked to Chilliwack, B.C., homes seized

More than 1,350 prohibited weapons linked to Chilliwack, B.C., homes seized

CHILLIWACK, B.C. — Canada Border Services Agency says it has seized more than 1,350 prohibited weapons and firearms linked to residences in Chilliwack, B.C.
GOP shifts focus of attacks on Biden's immigration policy to Canada-U.S. border

GOP shifts focus of attacks on Biden's immigration policy to Canada-U.S. border

WASHINGTON — Canada's border with the United States, the longest in the world and an enduring symbol of bilateral co-operation, has largely avoided becoming a partisan cudgel on Capitol Hill. That, however, may be about to change.
Four people die in three days on Quebec snowmobile trails

Four people die in three days on Quebec snowmobile trails

MONTREAL — Despite a deadly weekend for snowmobilers in Quebec, the province's snowmobile association says the number of deaths associated with the winter vehicles has declined in recent years.
Quebec's social housing stock is crumbling as repair costs rise, tenant group says

Quebec's social housing stock is crumbling as repair costs rise, tenant group says

MONTREAL — A tenant group is speaking out about the decrepit state of social housing in Quebec, which continues to deteriorate as the cost of repairs rise.
Oilpatch funds balloon for pro-Smith political group after she supports royalty break

Oilpatch funds balloon for pro-Smith political group after she supports royalty break

EDMONTON — Oilpatch support for Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's agenda ballooned after she won her party's leadership and put the so-called RStar program — a plan to give tax breaks to energy companies for fulfilling cleanup work they are already ob
International aid agencies ask for more money in letter to Freeland ahead of budget

International aid agencies ask for more money in letter to Freeland ahead of budget

OTTAWA — Dozens of Canada's international aid agencies are asking Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland to increase the country’s foreign assistance contributions.
Canadian MPs in Europe, new sanctions on Iran : In The News for Feb. 27

Canadian MPs in Europe, new sanctions on Iran : In The News for Feb. 27

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 Feb. 27 ... What we are watching in Canada ...
Canada adds more Iranian officials to list of those affected by sanctions

Canada adds more Iranian officials to list of those affected by sanctions

OTTAWA — Canada is imposing more sanctions against Iran for what it describes as gross violations of human rights.
Black business owners bring flavours of Africa, Caribbean to Northern Canada

Black business owners bring flavours of Africa, Caribbean to Northern Canada

YELLOWKNIFE — Inside an eye-catching building with bright green siding and yellow trim in downtown Whitehorse, diners are being whisked away to Jamaica.
NATO expansion focus of parliamentary committee trip to Europe to study Ukraine

NATO expansion focus of parliamentary committee trip to Europe to study Ukraine

WARSAW, Poland — Expanding the North Atlantic Treaty Organization has become a major focus of Parliament's foreign affairs committee as it tours several European countries to study the impact of the war in Ukraine, the committee chair said in an inte
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