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Professors begin indefinite general strike at Université Laval

Professors begin indefinite general strike at Université Laval

QUEBEC — An indefinite general strike is underway at Quebec City's Université Laval, where nearly 1,300 professors are off the job.
In The News for March 13 : Canadians take home Academy Award glory

In The News for March 13 : Canadians take home Academy Award glory

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 March 13 ... What we are watching in Canada ...
Poilievre calls for spending cap, tax cuts in coming federal budget

Poilievre calls for spending cap, tax cuts in coming federal budget

OTTAWA — The coming federal budget should lower taxes, cap spending and make it easier to build new houses, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre said Sunday as he pinned blame for current economic woes on the Liberals.
A look at Prince Edward Island Green Party Leader Peter Bevan-Baker

A look at Prince Edward Island Green Party Leader Peter Bevan-Baker

CHARLOTTETOWN — A look at Peter Bevan-Baker, leader of Prince Edward Island’s Green party. Age: 60 Early years: Bevan-Baker was born June 3, 1962, in Scotland, U.K., to John Stewart Bevan Baker, a British composer, and June Findlay.
A look at Prince Edward Island Liberal Leader Sharon Cameron

A look at Prince Edward Island Liberal Leader Sharon Cameron

CHARLOTTETOWN — A look at Sharon Cameron, leader of Prince Edward Island’s Liberal party. Age: 62 Early years: Cameron was born on Dec. 5, 1960, in Amherst, N.S., and currently lives in Cornwall, P.E.I.
'Welcome to Lviv': Ukrainian city ready for 'brave' Canadian tourists

'Welcome to Lviv': Ukrainian city ready for 'brave' Canadian tourists

Ukrainian leaders say one of the best ways for Canadians to support the embattled country's economy is to pack their bags and come see it for themselves.
Climate change hits home for some on P.E.I. but takes back seat in election

Climate change hits home for some on P.E.I. but takes back seat in election

STANLEY BRIDGE, P.E.I. — A week into the Prince Edward Island election campaign, there has been plenty of talk about health care and housing.
RCMP gifts musical ride horse to King Charles ahead of upcoming coronation

RCMP gifts musical ride horse to King Charles ahead of upcoming coronation

OTTAWA — The Royal Canadian Mounted Police say they will be gifting King Charles with a new horse, Noble, ahead of the monarch's upcoming coronation in May.
Nature group wants Canada to strengthen reviews of genetically engineered animals

Nature group wants Canada to strengthen reviews of genetically engineered animals

OTTAWA — A national biodiversity group says Canada needs to keep genetically engineered animals out of the wild, after the federal government recently rejected several attempts to strengthen its existing laws.
Avalanche Canada releases details on B.C. avalanche that killed three Germans

Avalanche Canada releases details on B.C. avalanche that killed three Germans