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Inquiry begins hearing testimony on Ottawa's off-the-rails transit system

Inquiry begins hearing testimony on Ottawa's off-the-rails transit system

OTTAWA — Hundreds of public servants and downtown workers trudged shoulder to shoulder down the sidewalk on the outskirts of Ottawa's core on a dreary October 2019 morning, making an unexpected march to work.
Quebec language law could push young Jews to leave Quebec, B'nai Brith says

Quebec language law could push young Jews to leave Quebec, B'nai Brith says

MONTREAL — Quebec's new language law will harm vulnerable English-speaking Jewish seniors and could cause a new exodus of young people from the province, a prominent Jewish organization said Monday.
Number of Canadian blood donors plummets to lowest point in a decade during COVID-19

Number of Canadian blood donors plummets to lowest point in a decade during COVID-19

OTTAWA — Canadian Blood Services says it is struggling to replenish a critically low national supply caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Hidden racial slur sparks recall of hundreds of yearbooks from Quebec high school

Hidden racial slur sparks recall of hundreds of yearbooks from Quebec high school

MONTREAL — A suburban Montreal high school has recalled more than 900 yearbooks after a racial slur was found hidden in a student biography. The Lester B.
Watchdog nominee Philippe Dufresne stresses privacy as a 'fundamental right'

Watchdog nominee Philippe Dufresne stresses privacy as a 'fundamental right'

OTTAWA — Philippe Dufresne, the government's nominee to be the next federal privacy watchdog, says coming legislation must recognize privacy as a "fundamental right.
Feds' curb on debate of online streaming bill condemned as draconian by Tories

Feds' curb on debate of online streaming bill condemned as draconian by Tories

OTTAWA — The federal government is cutting short debate by MPs of its online streaming bill, a move Tory MPs have condemned as "draconian" and "disturbing.
Canada's COVID Alert app will be discontinued as PCR testing becomes rare

Canada's COVID Alert app will be discontinued as PCR testing becomes rare

OTTAWA — Canada's COVID Alert app will be discontinued in the coming days, a federal government source tells The Canadian Press.
Caroline Simard appointed new watchdog for federal elections

Caroline Simard appointed new watchdog for federal elections

OTTAWA — Caroline Simard, vice-chairperson of broadcasting at the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission, has been appointed as Canada's new elections watchdog.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau again tests positive for COVID-19

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau again tests positive for COVID-19

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has tested positive for COVID-19 for a second time. "I feel OK, but that’s because I got my shots," Trudeau said Monday on Twitter. "So, if you haven’t, get vaccinated — and if you can, get boosted.
Toronto van attack hearing and Capitol riot probe : In The News for June 13, 2022

Toronto van attack hearing and Capitol riot probe : In The News for June 13, 2022

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 June 13, 2022... What we are watching in Canada ...