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AFN chief calls for speedy return of clean water legislation

AFN chief calls for speedy return of clean water legislation

OTTAWA — Parliamentarians will be "playing games with First Nations children's lives" if they fail to quickly introduce and pass legislation to ensure access to clean drinking water, the Assembly of First Nations national chief said Monday.
Recount underway in rural Newfoundland riding where Liberal had 12-vote lead

Recount underway in rural Newfoundland riding where Liberal had 12-vote lead

ST. JOHN'S — A judicial recount got underway Monday in a rural Newfoundland riding where the Liberals finished with a 12-vote lead.
Group of investors submits revised offer to buy Quebec-based Lion Electric

Group of investors submits revised offer to buy Quebec-based Lion Electric

MONTREAL — A group of investors has submitted a revised offer to buy Quebec vehicle-maker Lion Electric, providing a possible lifeline to the beleaguered company.
Carney needs to 'pick a lane' on climate priorities and energy boost, activist says

Carney needs to 'pick a lane' on climate priorities and energy boost, activist says

OTTAWA — Climate activists and energy leaders say Prime Minister Mark Carney will need to make some hard choices on whether to bolster the country’s oil and gas sector as means of achieving economic stability.
Montreal public health reports sharp increase in tuberculosis, syphilis cases

Montreal public health reports sharp increase in tuberculosis, syphilis cases

MONTREAL — Montreal public health officials are calling for better access to tuberculosis care after a sharp rise in the number of cases reported last year.
Nova Scotia RCMP were searching for vehicle before deadly weekend crash

Nova Scotia RCMP were searching for vehicle before deadly weekend crash

HANTSPORT — Nova Scotia RCMP were searching for a possible impaired driver in a vehicle that was involved hours later in a highway collision that killed five people over the weekend, police confirmed Monday. RCMP Cpl.
Recount sees Liberals take Quebec riding of Terrebonne by single vote

Recount sees Liberals take Quebec riding of Terrebonne by single vote

The win brings the Liberals to 170 seats in the House of Commons, two shy of the 172 needed for a majority government.
U.S. authorities find body of missing Quebec hiker in New York state's Adirondacks

U.S. authorities find body of missing Quebec hiker in New York state's Adirondacks

NEWCOMB — Authorities in northeastern New York state say the body of a 22-year-old Quebec hiker reported missing last fall has been found in the Adirondacks.
In the news today: Liberals win Quebec riding by one vote in recount

In the news today: Liberals win Quebec riding by one vote in recount

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Quebec lends forest fire teams to battle Saskatchewan and Ontario blazes

Quebec lends forest fire teams to battle Saskatchewan and Ontario blazes

QUÉBEC — Quebec's forest fire prevention agency says it is sending reinforcements to Ontario and Saskatchewan to help teams fight several forest and brush fires. Two CL-415 firefighting aircraft and their crews will head to Dryden, Ont.