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U.S. removing tariffs on Canadian solar panels, as USMCA trade reps meet in Vancouver

U.S. removing tariffs on Canadian solar panels, as USMCA trade reps meet in Vancouver

VANCOUVER — Canada and the United States have reached an agreement to remove American tariffs on Canadian-made solar products.
Quebec nurse gets job back after abrupt 2021 firing over Atikamekw patient treatment

Quebec nurse gets job back after abrupt 2021 firing over Atikamekw patient treatment

MONTREAL — A Quebec nurse who had been accused of making degrading comments towards an Atikamekw woman in March 2021 won't be fired, an arbitrator has ruled.
Assassination of Japan's Shinzo Abe 'horrifically disturbing': Trudeau

Assassination of Japan's Shinzo Abe 'horrifically disturbing': Trudeau

'He was a thoughtful, compassionate, strong leader who understood the importance of service, understood the importance of building a better world, better opportunities for his citizens,' Prime Minister says
Rona Ambrose to chair Rebecca Schulz's UCP leadership campaign

Rona Ambrose to chair Rebecca Schulz's UCP leadership campaign

CALGARY — A candidate vying to lead Alberta's United Conservatives has brought on a high-profile former federal politician as campaign chair.
Fossils of ancient predators with three eyes shed light on evolution of insects

Fossils of ancient predators with three eyes shed light on evolution of insects

Research based on a collection of fossils from the Burgess Shale shows a bizarre-looking animal with three eyes that sheds light on the evolution of the brain and head of insects and spiders.
Montreal bail hearing on sex charge for Peter Nygard delayed by Rogers outage

Montreal bail hearing on sex charge for Peter Nygard delayed by Rogers outage

MONTREAL — Canadian fashion mogul Peter Nygard's Montreal court appearance on sex-related charges has been put off due to the Rogers Communications network outage.
Latest StatsCan jobs numbers, new sanctions against Russia : In The News for July 8

Latest StatsCan jobs numbers, new sanctions against Russia : In The News for July 8

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 July 8 ... What we are watching in Canada ...
Streaming bill could mean Justin Bieber hits don't count as 'Canadian' on Spotify

Streaming bill could mean Justin Bieber hits don't count as 'Canadian' on Spotify

OTTAWA — Justin Bieber may be one of the top-selling musicians of all time, with a clutch of Grammy Awards and Junos to his name.
Too many guns vs. mental health supports: in Highland Park, 'why can't it be both?'

Too many guns vs. mental health supports: in Highland Park, 'why can't it be both?'

HIGHLAND PARK, Ill. — The man in the fluorescent green baseball cap nervously eyes the video camera, then politely declines to be interviewed.
Via Rail receives 72-hour strike notice from Unifor, risk of service suspension

Via Rail receives 72-hour strike notice from Unifor, risk of service suspension

Via Rail says services across Canada could be suspended next week, after it received a 72-hour strike notice from the union representing approximately 2,400 of its employees.