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Federal election call expected on Sunday, likely for Sept. 20

Federal election call expected on Sunday, likely for Sept. 20

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is expected to trigger an election on Sunday by asking Gov. Gen. Mary Simon to dissolve Parliament.
Saskatchewan man charged after landing helicopter at ice cream shop

Saskatchewan man charged after landing helicopter at ice cream shop

TISDALE, Sask. — A Saskatchewan helicopter pilot has been charged after landing in a parking lot to allow a passenger to pick up an ice cream cake from a restaurant.
China sentences Canadian Michael Spavor to 11 years in case tied to Hauwei

China sentences Canadian Michael Spavor to 11 years in case tied to Hauwei

DANDONG, China — A Chinese court has sentenced Canadian Michael Spavor to 11 years on spying charges in a case linked to China-based technology company Huawei.
Navy launches push to replace submarine fleet

Navy launches push to replace submarine fleet

OTTAWA — The Royal Canadian Navy is launching a push to replace sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½â€™s beleaguered submarine fleet, setting the stage for what will almost certainly be a debate around the need for such vessels.
Drugs and weapons seized in Sooke

Drugs and weapons seized in Sooke

Sooke RCMP arrested two people and seized an assortment drugs and weapons after a recent investigation.
As Alberta debates coal mining, industry already affecting once-protected Rockies

As Alberta debates coal mining, industry already affecting once-protected Rockies

Coal mining is already having an impact in Alberta's Rocky Mountains even as debate intensifies over the industry's presence in one of the province's most beloved landscapes.
No rollcall votes in Commons if new electronic voting app adopted

No rollcall votes in Commons if new electronic voting app adopted

OTTAWA — The COVID-19 pandemic is about to force another big break from tradition in the House of Commons: MPs using an app on their smartphones or laptops to cast votes remotely.
Some provinces yet to say when jail inmates to be vaccinated against COVID-19

Some provinces yet to say when jail inmates to be vaccinated against COVID-19

A director at the Canadian Civil Liberties Association believes provinces should set targets for vaccinating inmates in provincial jails — something half of jurisdictions have yet to do.
In wake of decision to kill Keystone XL, Biden's first foreign-leader call? Trudeau

In wake of decision to kill Keystone XL, Biden's first foreign-leader call? Trudeau

WASHINGTON — If Joe Biden's decision to kill off Keystone XL is supposed to sound the death knell for sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½-U.S. relations, you wouldn't know it from the newly minted president's call sheet.
Anxiety gives way to elation as Trump takes off, Biden takes over as U.S. president

Anxiety gives way to elation as Trump takes off, Biden takes over as U.S. president

WASHINGTON — The battle-tested Delaware senator who took on Donald Trump took over as U.S. president Wednesday, his daunting task to heal the wounds and reverse the damage left behind by his caustic and divisive predecessor.