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Nova Scotia fourth province to sign detailed health accord with Ottawa

Nova Scotia fourth province to sign detailed health accord with Ottawa

OTTAWA — Nova Scotia is the fourth province to sign a new health accord with the federal government, with Ottawa sending $355 million to improve access to health care.
Edmonton holds off on clearing final 'high risk' homeless encampment

Edmonton holds off on clearing final 'high risk' homeless encampment

EDMONTON — Police detailed the health and safety dangers of homeless camps in Alberta's capital, as officers held off on taking down the eighth and final encampment they deemed to be "high risk" with a cold snap looming.
In the news today: Big chill to grip B.C., and N.S. doc calls for safer opioid supply

In the news today: Big chill to grip B.C., and N.S. doc calls for safer opioid supply

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today... Expect -50 C wind chill for parts of northern B.C.
RCMP 'looking into' arrest of Rebel News personality by Freeland's security detail

RCMP 'looking into' arrest of Rebel News personality by Freeland's security detail

OTTAWA — The RCMP is reviewing an interaction that had a Rebel News commentator David Menzies arrested while trying to ask Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland a question outside an event. Sgt.
Russian woman pulled from citizenship ceremony for antiwar stance becomes Canadian

Russian woman pulled from citizenship ceremony for antiwar stance becomes Canadian

OTTAWA — A Russian woman who feared being deported to face a conviction for opposing Moscow's invasion of Ukraine has been granted Canadian citizenship, months after officials blocked her from taking the oath.
Human rights tribunal to be told Canada is still failing First Nations kids

Human rights tribunal to be told Canada is still failing First Nations kids

OTTAWA — The First Nations Family and Caring Society will argue before the Human Rights Tribunal Friday that Canada isn't living up to its promise of timely access to health care for Indigenous children.
Families across Canada with loved ones in Gaza vying for limited number of visas

Families across Canada with loved ones in Gaza vying for limited number of visas

Families across Canada are applying for a limited number of special visas they hope will rescue their loved ones from the Israel-Hamas war.
B.C. ditching pap tests for Canada's first at-home self-screened cervical cancer plan

B.C. ditching pap tests for Canada's first at-home self-screened cervical cancer plan

VANCOUVER — British Columbia is aiming to eliminate cervical cancer in the province with the launch of Canada's first at-home self-screening program, Premier David Eby said Tuesday. The premier said starting later this month B.C.
Man seriously injured after being stabbed at Montreal-area courthouse

Man seriously injured after being stabbed at Montreal-area courthouse

LONGUEUIL, Que. — A man in his 60s was seriously injured after being stabbed on Tuesday at the courthouse in Longueuil, southeast of Montreal. A 43-year-old suspect was arrested on the scene, and police said he could face an attempted murder charge.
New West council votes 4-0 in support of call for cease fire in Gaza

New West council votes 4-0 in support of call for cease fire in Gaza

New Westminster city council calls on the Canadian government stop all arms shipments, sales and training to Israel