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sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½'s assisted-dying law faces constitutional fight for excluding mental disorder

sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½'s assisted-dying law faces constitutional fight for excluding mental disorder

OTTAWA — A man who says he suffers from chronic and worsening mental health issues is among those launching a court challenge of the federal government's assisted dying law, which excludes people suffering solely from a mental disorder.
Ottawa Pride stance on Israel has Liberals, U.S., some civil servants exit parade

Ottawa Pride stance on Israel has Liberals, U.S., some civil servants exit parade

OTTAWA — The decision by organizers of the Pride parade in Ottawa to boycott Israeli companies is prompting a growing number of participants to pull out of the festivities, including the federal Liberal party and the U.S. embassy.
'Freedom Convoy' organizer defends charge of encouraging honking during protest

'Freedom Convoy' organizer defends charge of encouraging honking during protest

OTTAWA — The lawyer for "Freedom Convoy" organizer Chris Barber told a judge Monday that a court order banning honking in downtown Ottawa during the protest wasn't clear enough.
Montreal water main showed corrosion in years before break, official says

Montreal water main showed corrosion in years before break, official says

MONTREAL — Montreal city officials knew the major water main that burst last week and flooded a neighbourhood was showing signs of damage, but they thought there was still time before it needed to be repaired, the head of the city's water service sai
Joly announces $1M to help stem mpox in Africa as Liberals craft continental plan

Joly announces $1M to help stem mpox in Africa as Liberals craft continental plan

The funding will go to the World Health Organization as it tries to contain the spread of the virus formerly known as monkeypox, which has been spreading rapidly across Africa.
In the news today: Union serves 72-hour strike notice to CPKC

In the news today: Union serves 72-hour strike notice to CPKC

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed...
Sectors that earned most corporate capital gains created no jobs over 5 years: report

Sectors that earned most corporate capital gains created no jobs over 5 years: report

OTTAWA — Two sectors were responsible for the majority of corporate capital gains earned in sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ over five years but added no new jobs over that time span, a new study found.
Pro-Palestinian encampment dismantled at Vancouver Island University

Pro-Palestinian encampment dismantled at Vancouver Island University

NANAIMO, sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ — A months-long pro-Palestinian encampment at Vancouver Island University has been dismantled following a court order, but protesters suggest more demonstrations could be on the way. Protesters had until 9:30 a.m.
Miette Hot Springs reopens, but wildfire keeps rest of Jasper National Park closed

Miette Hot Springs reopens, but wildfire keeps rest of Jasper National Park closed

Parks sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ says Miette Hot Springs, a popular feature of Jasper National Park, has reopened as crews continue to fight a wildfire that's keeping the rest of the park closed.
Calgary pipe woes flag 'dire need' for infrastructure upgrades: municipalities group

Calgary pipe woes flag 'dire need' for infrastructure upgrades: municipalities group

CALGARY — The condition of infrastructure across the country is dire and action needs to be taken now to prevent the kind of massive water pipe break that continues to plague Alberta's biggest city, says the president of the Federation of Canadian Mu