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Quebec premier names Christine Frechette as minister of economy, energy

Quebec premier names Christine Frechette as minister of economy, energy

QUÉBEC — Quebec Premier François Legault shuffled his cabinet Thursday, with Christine Frechette inheriting the economy, innovation and energy portfolios as the province's newest "superminister.
'Mismatched guidance' on pulling COVID vaccines ahead of updated shots raises concern

'Mismatched guidance' on pulling COVID vaccines ahead of updated shots raises concern

As several provinces get rid of their existing COVID-19 vaccine supplies to make way for updated shots expected in the fall, pharmacists and some doctors say the move raises questions about gaps in vaccine access and government messaging.
Fugitive from Quebec arrested in Hungary more than three months after escape

Fugitive from Quebec arrested in Hungary more than three months after escape

MONTREAL — Quebec provincial police say one of the province's top 10 most wanted criminals has been arrested after he escaped from a minimum security federal detention centre in May.
In message of hope, Singh says challenge ahead is convincing people NDP can win

In message of hope, Singh says challenge ahead is convincing people NDP can win

OTTAWA — Jagmeet Singh brought a message of hope Thursday in his first speech following the NDP's exit from its supply and confidence deal with the minority Liberals, who portrayed his move as a bow to Conservative wishes.
Union 'devastated' by B.C. mill closures, says Canfor should lose tenures

Union 'devastated' by B.C. mill closures, says Canfor should lose tenures

BURNABY, B.C. — The United Steelworkers union is calling Canfor Corp.
Canadian Medical Association to apologize for Indigenous harm

Canadian Medical Association to apologize for Indigenous harm

VICTORIA — The Canadian Medical Association says it will formally apologize for the role doctors played in harming members of Canada's Indigenous communities.
Liberals sign school food deal with Newfoundland and Labrador

Liberals sign school food deal with Newfoundland and Labrador

OTTAWA — Newfoundland and Labrador is the first province to sign a deal with the federal Liberals to expand school food programs across the province, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Wednesday. The province will receive approximately $9.
In the news today: NDP holds key to timing of next election after ending Liberal deal

In the news today: NDP holds key to timing of next election after ending Liberal deal

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed...
No photos of Trudeau on campaign signs in Montreal riding ahead of byelection

No photos of Trudeau on campaign signs in Montreal riding ahead of byelection

MONTREAL — One familiar face is conspicuously absent from a federal byelection campaign in Montreal that could have major implications for the Liberal government.
Canfor shutting two northern B.C. sawmills affecting 500 staff, blames U.S. tariffs

Canfor shutting two northern B.C. sawmills affecting 500 staff, blames U.S. tariffs

VANCOUVER — Canfor Corp. has announced it is shutting two northern British Columbia sawmills in a move it says will affect about 500 workers, partly blaming "punitive" U.S. tariffs imposed last month.