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Knife-wielding patient arrested at B.C. hospital after staff hid on ward: police

Knife-wielding patient arrested at B.C. hospital after staff hid on ward: police

Vancouver Police say an investigation is underway after a patient allegedly armed with a knife chased a doctor at BC Women's Hospital and tried to access a locked nursery as staff hid to protect themselves. Sgt.
South Korea president Yoon seeks more Canada trade as China looms over Ottawa visit

South Korea president Yoon seeks more Canada trade as China looms over Ottawa visit

OTTAWA — South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol says Canada is a natural match for boosting the production of electric vehicles, as both countries try to contain the risk of a more aggressive China.
India warns its citizens about hate crimes, 'sectarian violence' in Canada

India warns its citizens about hate crimes, 'sectarian violence' in Canada

The government of India is warning its citizens in Canada about what it calls a sharp increase in hate crimes, sectarian violence and "anti-India activities." But the head of a Sikh group based in Mississauga, Ont.
Oil and gas companies should invest profits in climate action: Steven Guilbeault

Oil and gas companies should invest profits in climate action: Steven Guilbeault

OTTAWA — Oil and gas companies can show their commitment to climate action by investing some of their record profits to cut their emissions, Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault said Friday.
Group linked to 'Freedom Convoy' ordered evicted from Ottawa heritage building

Group linked to 'Freedom Convoy' ordered evicted from Ottawa heritage building

OTTAWA — A group loosely associated with the “Freedom Convoy” protest in Ottawa last winter has been ordered evicted from a former church east of downtown.
MPs, Senators debate requirements for medically assisted dying with mental disorders

MPs, Senators debate requirements for medically assisted dying with mental disorders

OTTAWA — An expert told a special joint committee of the House of Commons and Senate that people with mental disorders can suffer for decades, and their distress is equally as valid as someone suffering physical pain.
Jason Kenney, soon out as Alberta premier, pokes fun at himself in speech

Jason Kenney, soon out as Alberta premier, pokes fun at himself in speech

Jason Kenney, in one of his last speeches as Alberta’s premier and United Conservative Party leader, riffed at the microphone Friday, drawing laughs as he poked fun at himself and pretended to brush off a call from the prime minister.
More Indigenous-led services needed for communities, national wellness summit hears

More Indigenous-led services needed for communities, national wellness summit hears

TORONTO — More Indigenous-led services are needed to help communities deal with tragedies and mental health issues, an Indigenous leader who lost loved ones in the Saskatchewan stabbing rampage said Friday.
Quebec votes: Legault says Conservative leader an 'agitator,' compares him to Trump

Quebec votes: Legault says Conservative leader an 'agitator,' compares him to Trump

MONTREAL — Coalition Avenir Québec Leader François Legault went on the offensive Friday, comparing rival Éric Duhaime to former United States president Donald Trump and saying the Conservative leader's stance on COVID-19 restrictions is disqualifying
Court of Appeal upholds sharing of Canadian bank account info with U.S. authorities

Court of Appeal upholds sharing of Canadian bank account info with U.S. authorities

OTTAWA — The Federal Court of Appeal has affirmed the constitutionality of legislation that allows account information held by Canadian financial institutions to be shared with U.S. authorities. Two U.S.
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