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Ottawa says U.S. move to tighten border rules for asylum seekers in line with law

Ottawa says U.S. move to tighten border rules for asylum seekers in line with law

WASHINGTON — The federal government says procedural changes planned by the United States to tighten rules for asylum seekers coming from Canada are in line with the Safe Third Country Agreement.
Canada lists old NYC residence for $13M, surpassing cost of new luxury condo

Canada lists old NYC residence for $13M, surpassing cost of new luxury condo

OTTAWA — Canada is selling its former Manhattan residence, which used to house its consul general in New York.
Mpox strain spreading in African countries could arrive in Canada, doctors say

Mpox strain spreading in African countries could arrive in Canada, doctors say

The type of mpox spreading rapidly through several African countries could arrive in Canada, where that strain hasn't appeared before, Canadian experts say.
In the news today: Residents set to return to Jasper townsite

In the news today: Residents set to return to Jasper townsite

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed...
Workplace report blames BC Wildfire Service again in another firefighter's 2023 death

Workplace report blames BC Wildfire Service again in another firefighter's 2023 death

VICTORIA — British Columbia's Forests Ministry says it is doing everything possible to keep those who fight wildfires in the province safe, while the government workers' union wants more protections following two condemning reports into deaths of fir
Workplace report blames BC Wildfire Service again in another firefighter's 2023 death

Workplace report blames BC Wildfire Service again in another firefighter's 2023 death

VICTORIA — British Columbia's Forests Ministry says it is doing everything possible to keep those who fight wildfires in the province safe, while the government workers' union wants more protections following two condemning reports into deaths of fir
B.C. court orders pro-Palestinian camp at Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­Island University to shut down

B.C. court orders pro-Palestinian camp at Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­Island University to shut down

VANCOUVER — Pro-Palestinian protesters who set up an encampment at Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­Island University in Nanaimo, B.C., have been told to pack up within 72 hours. The B.C.
Tenant advocate decries ruling that let B.C. landlord hike rent 27% after rates rose

Tenant advocate decries ruling that let B.C. landlord hike rent 27% after rates rose

An arbitrator with B.C.'s Residential Tenancy Branch has allowed a landlord to raise rent beyond the 3.5 per cent limit set by the province for this year because of ballooning mortgage costs.
Alberta Premier Smith says legislation on school pronouns coming after September

Alberta Premier Smith says legislation on school pronouns coming after September

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says her government will introduce legislation on pronouns in schools after classes begin in September.
Ukraine can use Canadian military equipment inside Russia, Ottawa says

Ukraine can use Canadian military equipment inside Russia, Ottawa says

OTTAWA — The federal government says the Ukrainian army can use military equipment provided by Canada inside Russia. A spokesperson for National Defence says Canada places no geographic restrictions on military equipment donated to Ukraine.