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Quebec health authorities say 52 monkeypox cases confirmed in province

Quebec health authorities say 52 monkeypox cases confirmed in province

MONTREAL — Quebec's Health Department says 52 monkeypox cases have been confirmed in the province. Health officials said in a tweet late Wednesday the number of confirmed cases is as of Tuesday, up from 25 cases reported one week earlier.
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Ottawa, First Nations declare new National Wildlife Area in N.W.T.

Ottawa, First Nations declare new National Wildlife Area in N.W.T.

YELLOWKNIFE — A vast northern wilderness that has for centuries been a cultural sanctuary for northern Indigenous people has become Canada's latest National Wildlife Area.
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Halifax shipyard warns warship schedule contingent on more federal funding

Halifax shipyard warns warship schedule contingent on more federal funding

OTTAWA — The company responsible for building Canada's next fleet of warships says it remains on schedule to cut steel in two years — as long as Ottawa gives it more cash to upgrade its Halifax shipyard.
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N.S. mass shooting probe hears of higher police education standards in other systems

N.S. mass shooting probe hears of higher police education standards in other systems

HALIFAX — The public inquiry into Nova Scotia's mass shooting heard Wednesday how police education in Finland far exceeds RCMP levels — as experts call for major reforms to RCMP training.
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Liberals pressed on whether B.C. drug decriminalization could pave the way

Liberals pressed on whether B.C. drug decriminalization could pave the way

OTTAWA — The federal Liberals faced calls Wednesday to take a national approach to decriminalization amid the mounting death toll of the opioid crisis, even as the House of Commons voted against an NDP bill to allow drugs for personal use countrywide
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Order of nuns that staffed B.C.'s residential schools to pass records to B.C. museum

Order of nuns that staffed B.C.'s residential schools to pass records to B.C. museum

VICTORIA — The order of nuns that staffed numerous residential schools and 10 hospitals in British Columbia over more than 160 years is handing over ownership of its archives to the Royal B.C. Museum.
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International commission asks Canada to join probe of selenium flowing from B.C.

International commission asks Canada to join probe of selenium flowing from B.C.

The agency that mediates disputes between Canada and the United States over shared waters is pleading with the federal Liberals to join an investigation into contamination from British Columbia coal mines before the Americans move on their own.
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Strain of highly pathogenic avian influenza kills thousands of birds in Quebec

Strain of highly pathogenic avian influenza kills thousands of birds in Quebec

MONTREAL — The carcasses of thousands of white gannets have been covering the shores of Quebec's Îles-de-la-Madeleine for the last two weeks, victims of highly pathogenic avian influenza.
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National Assembly of Remote Communities holds inaugural meeting

National Assembly of Remote Communities holds inaugural meeting

A new organization of Indigenous leaders is working to lay the groundwork for isolated First Nations to have a stronger presence across the country.
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Quebec is no Louisiana, experts say as premier accused of stoking immigration fears

Quebec is no Louisiana, experts say as premier accused of stoking immigration fears

MONTREAL — Premier François Legault's assertion that Quebec risks turning into Louisiana if the province doesn't have more control over immigration is based more in pre-election posturing than reality, opposition politicians and experts said this wee
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