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Gov. Gen. Mary Simon misses Order of Canada ceremony at Rideau Hall due to illness

Gov. Gen. Mary Simon misses Order of Canada ceremony at Rideau Hall due to illness

OTTAWA — Gov. Gen. Mary Simon is missing today's Order of Canada ceremony at Rideau Hall due to illness.
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PM's visit to APEC aimed at showing Canada serious about ties with Southeast Asia

PM's visit to APEC aimed at showing Canada serious about ties with Southeast Asia

BANGKOK — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's tour of Southeast Asia includes a brief stop in Bangkok, which is a visit aimed at showing Canada is serious about forming deeper ties with the region.
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In The News for Nov. 17: Calls to support countries close to Russia-Ukraine war

In The News for Nov. 17: Calls to support countries close to Russia-Ukraine war

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 Nov. 17 ... What we are watching in Canada ...
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Canadian commander says NATO battle group in Latvia could beat back Russian attack

Canadian commander says NATO battle group in Latvia could beat back Russian attack

RIGA, Latvia — The Canadian officer commanding a NATO battle group in Latvia says Russian forces would be routed if they dared launch an attack against Canadian troops and their allies stationed in the Baltic country on Russia's western border.
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Newfoundland's fishing towns were built to survive, but Fiona changed the game

Newfoundland's fishing towns were built to survive, but Fiona changed the game

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — For generations, Cory Munden's family has been building and living on the same piece of oceanside land in the southwestern Newfoundland town of Port aux Basques.
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Climate Changed: Limited transportation infrastructure facing threats in the North

Climate Changed: Limited transportation infrastructure facing threats in the North

YELLOWKNIFE — Andrew Arreak says travelling on the ice — the main highway in Canada's Arctic — provides access to the land and food, connects communities and is part of Inuit identity. But climate change is making ice travel less predictable.
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Incoming B.C. premier Eby vows to make Vancouver's Downtown Eastside healthy, safe

Incoming B.C. premier Eby vows to make Vancouver's Downtown Eastside healthy, safe

VICTORIA — British Columbia's incoming premier says he will lead a government push to transform Vancouver's Downtown Eastside from a neighbourhood of desperation into one that's healthy and safe. David Eby, who will be sworn in on Friday as B.C.
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As Poland puts itself at risk next to war, more support could help: Polish ambassador

As Poland puts itself at risk next to war, more support could help: Polish ambassador

OTTAWA — As the investigation continues into how two Poles died in an explosion near their country's border with Ukraine on Tuesday, Poland's ambassador to Canada is urging the international community to consider deepening its support for the countri
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Trade ties, global economics on table as Trudeau arrives in Thailand for APEC

Trade ties, global economics on table as Trudeau arrives in Thailand for APEC

BANGKOK — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is now in Thailand for his third international summit in less than a week as Canada tries to expand its trade relationships in Asia.
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CRTC chair says online streaming bill won't police user-generated content, algorithms

CRTC chair says online streaming bill won't police user-generated content, algorithms

OTTAWA — The chair of Canada's broadcasting regulator says a controversial online streaming bill will not result in the policing of user-generated content or the mandating of specific algorithms on platforms.
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