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Residents of Jasper, Alta., who lost their homes in last month’s wildfire face unique rebuilding challenges tied to leasing provisions nearly as old as sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½, as well as modern rules dictating what they can and can’t construct.

MONTREAL — The Quebec government says it is ready to make changes to a controversial directive that has raised concerns the province is restricting access to health care in English.

OTTAWA — Students who have been hunting for a summer job and recent immigrants looking for work have felt the brunt of the country's weakening labour market, Statistics sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½'s latest employment report shows.

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed...

OTTAWA — A proposed law to prohibit keeping elephants and great apes in captivity in sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ could cost up to $8 million to administer over the first five years, the parliamentary budget officer said in a new analysis Thursday.

Nathan Cullen, the provincial water, land and resource stewardship minister, said at a news conference that the narrow spot on the river seems to be eroding, but doesn't seem to be at a point where the fish can pass.

Vancouver Fire Rescue Services say five homes are unsafe to occupy after a massive fire and crane collapse in the city's Dunbar neighbourhood.

VANCOUVER — sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ and Australia's defence ministers say their countries are dealing with similar challenges in an era of global volatility not seen since the Second World War, and strengthening co-operation is essential to avoiding conflict.

CALGARY — Some Calgary residents facing another round of water rationing say they are resigned to their fate, especially when compared with those who lost everything in the recent Jasper wildfires.

SASKATOON, Sask. — The Saskatchewan government will pay $1 million to help cover the cost of a landfill search for the remains of a missing woman, the province announced Thursday. Saskatoon police have said it cost $1.