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Police say it's 'improbable' there are more than seven victims of Old Montreal fire

Police say it's 'improbable' there are more than seven victims of Old Montreal fire

Montreal police said Friday they didn't think they would find more than seven bodies in the rubble of an Old Montreal building that caught fire eight days ago.
The latest developments on U.S. President Joe Biden's visit to Ottawa

The latest developments on U.S. President Joe Biden's visit to Ottawa

OTTAWA — The latest developments on U.S. President Joe Biden's visit to Ottawa with first lady Jill Biden on Friday. All times eastern. 11:45 a.m. U.S.
Canada-U.S. deal on migration will limit safe options for asylum seekers: advocates

Canada-U.S. deal on migration will limit safe options for asylum seekers: advocates

WASHINGTON — Immigration advocates say they are disappointed that Canada and the U.S. have agreed to restrict the flow of asylum seekers across their shared border. The deal to be announced today is described in U.S.
Canada facing fresh U.S. pressure to agree to review cross-border mining toxins

Canada facing fresh U.S. pressure to agree to review cross-border mining toxins

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden is expected to add today to the pressure on Canada for a bilateral investigation into toxic mining runoff in a key cross-border watershed. Activists, experts and Indigenous leaders in both Canada and the U.S.
Trudeau hopes to advance policy as pomp surrounds Biden's whirlwind visit to Ottawa

Trudeau hopes to advance policy as pomp surrounds Biden's whirlwind visit to Ottawa

OTTAWA — The pomp and circumstance of a presidential visit will give way Friday to a series of talks about green energy, migration and Haiti as U.S. President Joe Biden heads to Parliament Hill.
No early morning crowds as President Biden prepares for day on Parliament Hill

No early morning crowds as President Biden prepares for day on Parliament Hill

OTTAWA — The streets in front of Parliament were quiet early Friday morning as police prepared for a spectacle big enough to draw celebrities to the city, but disruptive enough to keep morning commuters at home. U.S.

Carob drink recalled because it could permit growth of botulism bacteria

A recall has been issued for Nuba brand Carob drink due to a potential bacteria contamination. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says the product could permit the growth of Clostridium botulinum, the bacteria that creates the botulism toxin.
In The News for March 24 : Will higher alcohol prices prompt Canadians to go dry?

In The News for March 24 : Will higher alcohol prices prompt Canadians to go dry?

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 March 24 ... What we are watching in Canada ...
Sophie Grégoire Trudeau to introduce FLOTUS to curling during first lady's visit

Sophie Grégoire Trudeau to introduce FLOTUS to curling during first lady's visit

OTTAWA — The United States' first lady will be given a sweeping introduction to Canadian sports culture in Ottawa today as Sophie Grégoire Trudeau takes Jill Biden to the curling rink.
Changing salmon hatchery release practices can improve survival rates: B.C. study

Changing salmon hatchery release practices can improve survival rates: B.C. study

A first-of-its kind study in British Columbia suggests salmon hatcheries could improve survival rates by optimizing the weight of the juvenile fish and the timing of their release.