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What you need to know about measles as cases rise, along with misinformation worries

What you need to know about measles as cases rise, along with misinformation worries

Public health officials are encouraging parents to ensure their children get routine childhood vaccines as measles continues to spread around the world. Here are some facts about one of the most contagious but preventable diseases.
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Prime Minister Trudeau rejects Quebec request for full powers over immigration

Prime Minister Trudeau rejects Quebec request for full powers over immigration

MONTREAL — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Friday rejected Quebec's request for additional powers over immigration, saying the province has more control over newcomers than any other Canadian jurisdiction.
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A look at the long-running debate on immigration between Ottawa and Quebec

A look at the long-running debate on immigration between Ottawa and Quebec

MONTREAL — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Friday once again rejected Quebec's request for additional powers over immigration, following a meeting with Premier François Legault in Montreal.
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Canadians, parents shouldn’t worry about TikTok security review: industry minister

Canadians, parents shouldn’t worry about TikTok security review: industry minister

OTTAWA — The federal industry minister says Canadians shouldn’t worry about using TikTok, despite an ongoing national security review of the company.
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Here's what you need to know about the state funeral for former PM Brian Mulroney

Here's what you need to know about the state funeral for former PM Brian Mulroney

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Wayne Gretzky and Pierre Karl Péladeau are among those who will offer eulogies at the state funeral for former prime minister Brian Mulroney on March 23.
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K-Fresh brand Enoki mushrooms recalled due to possible Listeria contamination

K-Fresh brand Enoki mushrooms recalled due to possible Listeria contamination

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is recalling K-Fresh brand Enoki mushrooms due to possible Listeria contamination. The affected mushrooms were sold in 200-gram packages in British Columbia, Ontario and Quebec.
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Funeral for Sri Lankan family slain in Ottawa suburb to be held Sunday

Funeral for Sri Lankan family slain in Ottawa suburb to be held Sunday

OTTAWA — The funeral for the victims of what Ottawa's mayor has called one of the city's most shocking incidents of violence will be held this weekend.
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'Plan in advance': Eclipse glasses are hot sellers ahead of rare celestial event

'Plan in advance': Eclipse glasses are hot sellers ahead of rare celestial event

MONTREAL — These days, Mylene Gamache-Tremblay spends her evenings and weekends taking orders for solar eclipse glasses, and packing and shipping them around the eastern part of the country.
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In the news today: Suspect in Ottawa killings being held in protective custody

In the news today: Suspect in Ottawa killings being held in protective custody

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today...
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International students face growing mental distress in Canada, advocates warn

International students face growing mental distress in Canada, advocates warn

OTTAWA — When Gobindbir Singh describes the stress international students are under, he remembers a young man who called in tears.
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