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Teacher tells Bill 21 court challenge that her hijab is not source of 'discord'

Teacher tells Bill 21 court challenge that her hijab is not source of 'discord'

MONTREAL — Another Muslim teacher took the stand at the court challenge to Quebec's secularism law on Tuesday, testifying that her hijab has no impact on her ability to teach.
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Liberals continue filibuster over WE affair at Commons ethics committee

Liberals continue filibuster over WE affair at Commons ethics committee

OTTAWA — The House of Commons ethics committee continues to be stuck on a motion to examine government spending during the COVID-19 pandemic and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s relationship with WE Charity.
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Feds propose changes to Broadcasting Act that may raise $800 million from streamers

Feds propose changes to Broadcasting Act that may raise $800 million from streamers

Online platforms like Netflix and Spotify may end up spending more than $800 million on Canadian content over the next three years under a series of legislative changes the federal government proposed Tuesday.
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Legault welcomes applause by Macron, suggests Trudeau giving in to terror 'blackmail'

Legault welcomes applause by Macron, suggests Trudeau giving in to terror 'blackmail'

MONTREAL — France's president called Quebec Premier Francois Legault to thank him for his defence of free speech, Legault said Tuesday.
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Canada approves first HIV self-test in long-awaited move to reduce screening barriers

Canada approves first HIV self-test in long-awaited move to reduce screening barriers

Federal regulators have approved the first HIV self-test in Canada in a long-awaited move that experts say is critical to diagnosing people who don't know they have the virus.
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'Murder' hornet found in Abbotsford, B.C., after nest destroyed in Washington state

'Murder' hornet found in Abbotsford, B.C., after nest destroyed in Washington state

ABBOTSFORD, B.C. — The British Columbia Agriculture Ministry says one so-called murder hornet was discovered near Abbotsford on Monday.
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Supreme Court orders new trial for Halifax man convicted in pizza delivery death

Supreme Court orders new trial for Halifax man convicted in pizza delivery death

HALIFAX — The Supreme Court of Canada ordered a new trial Tuesday for a Halifax man who was convicted of second-degree murder in the death of a 27-year-old man who was delivering a pizza in a city suburb.
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Vancouver council mulling first steps toward possible 2030 Olympic bid

Vancouver council mulling first steps toward possible 2030 Olympic bid

Vancouver's council is considering taking the first small steps toward hosting another Olympic Games.
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Liberals' new aid bill faces calls for changes, and for a pause on business audits

Liberals' new aid bill faces calls for changes, and for a pause on business audits

OTTAWA — The Trudeau Liberals' latest attempt at providing emergency aid for the country's hard-hit companies and their employees is facing demands for change from businesses and opposition MPs.
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More funding needed to address inequalities harming COVID-19 response: AFN

More funding needed to address inequalities harming COVID-19 response: AFN

OTTAWA — The Assembly of First Nations regional chief in Alberta says First Nations' capacities to respond to COVID-19's second wave are dwindling because of health, social and economic inequities.
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