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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau walks past members of his cabinet after speaking to reporters during the Liberal Cabinet retreat in Charlottetown, P.E.I. on Wednesday, August 23, 2023. The federal cabinet will hear from a range of experts on housing, economics and Canada-U.S. relations over three days of meetings in Montreal next week.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darren Calabrese

Affordability, U.S. election to top agenda as federal cabinet meets in Montreal

The meetings come one week before the House of Commons resumes sitting following the holiday break

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau walks past members of his cabinet after speaking to reporters during the Liberal Cabinet retreat in Charlottetown, P.E.I. on Wednesday, August 23, 2023. The federal cabinet will hear from a range of experts on housing, economics and Canada-U.S. relations over three days of meetings in Montreal next week.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darren Calabrese
Charges have been laid against a 22-year-old Nova Scotia man for lighting a fire last May that grew to become the largest wildfire in the province’s history. In this aerial image, an aircraft, centre, flies near a wildfire burning near Barrington Lake in Shelburne County, N.S., on Wednesday, May 31, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-Communications Nova Scotia **MANDATORY CREDIT**

Nova Scotia man charged with igniting massive Barrington Lake wildfire

The fire burned 23,000 hectares before it was brought under control on June 13

Charges have been laid against a 22-year-old Nova Scotia man for lighting a fire last May that grew to become the largest wildfire in the province’s history. In this aerial image, an aircraft, centre, flies near a wildfire burning near Barrington Lake in Shelburne County, N.S., on Wednesday, May 31, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-Communications Nova Scotia **MANDATORY CREDIT**
The RCMP logo is seen outside the force’s ‘E’ division headquarters in Surrey, B.C., on Thursday, March 16, 2023. The RCMP has eased its policy on cannabis use by members, saying simply they must be fit for duty when reporting for work. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

RCMP relaxes recreational cannabis use policy for officers

The RCMP acknowledged last summer the 2018 policy was under review

The RCMP logo is seen outside the force’s ‘E’ division headquarters in Surrey, B.C., on Thursday, March 16, 2023. The RCMP has eased its policy on cannabis use by members, saying simply they must be fit for duty when reporting for work. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
An unopened Rideau Canal is pictured in Ottawa on Friday, Feb. 24, 2023. Ottawa is looking at another weekend without skating on the Rideau Canal, even with below-normal winter temperatures on the horizon for the weekend. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

Thin ice: Ottawa’s Rideau Canal still isn’t open for skating, despite cold weather

The canal needs at least 30 centimetres of ice for the skateway to open

An unopened Rideau Canal is pictured in Ottawa on Friday, Feb. 24, 2023. Ottawa is looking at another weekend without skating on the Rideau Canal, even with below-normal winter temperatures on the horizon for the weekend. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
Israel’s ambassador to Canada, Iddo Moed, arrives to Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

Israeli envoy joins calls for Canada to clarify its stance on ICJ genocide case

The highest court of the United Nations held 2 days of public hearings

Israel’s ambassador to Canada, Iddo Moed, arrives to Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks with a member of the public at an event follwing the signing of the Nunavut devolution agreement in Iqaluit on Thursday, January 18, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Dustin Patar

Trudeau departs Iqaluit doing after something he rarely does — reflecting on his dad

Trudeau travelled to Iqaluit for the 2-day trip this week to sign a historic land transfer agreement

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks with a member of the public at an event follwing the signing of the Nunavut devolution agreement in Iqaluit on Thursday, January 18, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Dustin Patar
Loblaw Cos. Ltd. says it’s reversing course on a decision to reduce its discounts on grocery items nearing expiry. The Loblaws flagship location on Carlton Street in Toronto on Thursday May 2, 2013.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Aaron Vincent Elkaim

Loblaw 50% off stickers to return after public anger over discount reduction

Canada’s largest grocery retailer drew public ire this week before reversing its decision

Loblaw Cos. Ltd. says it’s reversing course on a decision to reduce its discounts on grocery items nearing expiry. The Loblaws flagship location on Carlton Street in Toronto on Thursday May 2, 2013.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Aaron Vincent Elkaim
Darryl Burns, right, whose sister Gloria Burns was killed during the the James Smith Cree Nation and Weldon, Sask., mass stabbings in 2022, and Stewart Head, whose brother was also killed, speaks to media at the public coroner’s inquest in Melfort, Sask., Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Liam Richards

Father of killer’s partner among those killed in Saskatchewan massacre

Mother of Myles Sanderson’s children testifies about years of emotional and physical abuse

Darryl Burns, right, whose sister Gloria Burns was killed during the the James Smith Cree Nation and Weldon, Sask., mass stabbings in 2022, and Stewart Head, whose brother was also killed, speaks to media at the public coroner’s inquest in Melfort, Sask., Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Liam Richards
More than 12,000 Canadians have applied for federal grants to help offset the cost of replacing oil furnaces with electric heat pumps. A heat pump is installed at a house in Frankfurt, Germany, Thursday, Sept. 7, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Michael Probst

Heat pump grant? B.C. is barely interested according to federal numbers

84,000 B.C. households use furnace oil, 327 have applied for a heat pump grant

More than 12,000 Canadians have applied for federal grants to help offset the cost of replacing oil furnaces with electric heat pumps. A heat pump is installed at a house in Frankfurt, Germany, Thursday, Sept. 7, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Michael Probst
Drug manufacturer Teva Canada Ltd. is recalling one lot of a children’s pain and fever relief medicine because it contains too much acetaminophen and poses a risk of overdose. A sign is displayed in front of Health Canada headquarters in Ottawa on Friday, January 3, 2014. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

Drug company recalls children’s pain and fever relief medicine due to risk

Health Canada announces Teva recall of Pediatrix Acetaminophen Oral Solution

Drug manufacturer Teva Canada Ltd. is recalling one lot of a children’s pain and fever relief medicine because it contains too much acetaminophen and poses a risk of overdose. A sign is displayed in front of Health Canada headquarters in Ottawa on Friday, January 3, 2014. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
A new survey suggests Canadians are more likely than their U.S. counterparts to see language as central to their national identity. French language supporters take part in a demonstration in Montreal on May 21, 2021. (Graham Hughes/Canadian Press)
A new survey suggests Canadians are more likely than their U.S. counterparts to see language as central to their national identity. French language supporters take part in a demonstration in Montreal, Friday, May 21, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes

Canadians hold language tighter to their identity than Americans: survey

Pew research looked at 4 dimensions of national identity and found notable differences

A new survey suggests Canadians are more likely than their U.S. counterparts to see language as central to their national identity. French language supporters take part in a demonstration in Montreal on May 21, 2021. (Graham Hughes/Canadian Press)
A new survey suggests Canadians are more likely than their U.S. counterparts to see language as central to their national identity. French language supporters take part in a demonstration in Montreal, Friday, May 21, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes
Darryl Burns, right, whose sister Gloria Burns was killed during the the James Smith Cree Nation and Weldon, Sask., mass stabbings in 2022, and Stewart Head, whose brother was also killed, speaks to media at the public coroner’s inquest in Melfort, Sask., Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Liam Richards

Families horrified as James Smith Cree stabbing rampage testimony continues

Inquest probes Myles Sanderson spress that left 11 people dead and injured 17 others in Saskatchewan

Darryl Burns, right, whose sister Gloria Burns was killed during the the James Smith Cree Nation and Weldon, Sask., mass stabbings in 2022, and Stewart Head, whose brother was also killed, speaks to media at the public coroner’s inquest in Melfort, Sask., Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Liam Richards
A doctor wears a lab coat and stethoscope in an exam room at a health clinic in Calgary, Friday, July 14, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh

Potentially deadly rare Strep A infections spike in Canada

2023 invasive Group A streptococcal infections up nearly 50% above previous recorded high

A doctor wears a lab coat and stethoscope in an exam room at a health clinic in Calgary, Friday, July 14, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
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4.4M uninsured Canadians won’t get federal dental coverage: report

Household income cap of $90,000 per year affect who qualifies for the program

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Canadian attitudes toward climate change are about as consistent as Canadian weather, a new poll suggests. An ice fog hangs over steaming neighbourhoods during a cold snap in Calgary on Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh

Warm December an uneasy pleasure for many Canadians: survey

Leger finds majority enjoyed weather even as it worried them, blame climate change

Canadian attitudes toward climate change are about as consistent as Canadian weather, a new poll suggests. An ice fog hangs over steaming neighbourhoods during a cold snap in Calgary on Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
The House ethics committee is set to meet today to discuss if a probe should be launched over Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s recent holiday vacation to Jamaica. Trudeau arrives to speak at a breakfast with members of the Chamber of Commerce of Metropolitan Montreal, in Montreal, Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christinne Muschi

UPDATE: Trudeau defends Jamaica trip as ethics watchdog’s testimony sought

Trudeau’s office said prime minister’s family staying at location owned by family friends at no cost

The House ethics committee is set to meet today to discuss if a probe should be launched over Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s recent holiday vacation to Jamaica. Trudeau arrives to speak at a breakfast with members of the Chamber of Commerce of Metropolitan Montreal, in Montreal, Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christinne Muschi
Mark Holland, Canada’s Minister of Health makes a health care announcement in Calgary, Alta., Thursday, Dec. 21, 2023. Holland has been calling around to United States officials to let them know that the Canadian government will be guarding its medical drug supply after the U.S. moved to allow states to mass import medicine from Canada. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Todd Korol

Canada won’t be your drug store, health minister tells U.S. officials

Mark Holland chides U.S. officials over cost-saving scheme to buy Canadian drugs

Mark Holland, Canada’s Minister of Health makes a health care announcement in Calgary, Alta., Thursday, Dec. 21, 2023. Holland has been calling around to United States officials to let them know that the Canadian government will be guarding its medical drug supply after the U.S. moved to allow states to mass import medicine from Canada. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Todd Korol
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks to members of the Chamber of Commerce of Metropolitan Montreal, Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2024, in Montreal. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christinne Muschi

Trudeau says Canada prepared if U.S. decides to return to Trump

Republican nomination battle officially became a three-horse race Tuesday

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks to members of the Chamber of Commerce of Metropolitan Montreal, Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2024, in Montreal. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christinne Muschi
NDP leader Rachel Notley, gives a concession speech after election results, in Edmonton Alta, on Tuesday April 16, 2019. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press)

Former Alberta premier Notley stepping aside as provincial NDP leader

Notley will stay on as leader until a replacement is chosen, fulfill current term

NDP leader Rachel Notley, gives a concession speech after election results, in Edmonton Alta, on Tuesday April 16, 2019. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press)
Newlywed Alicia Greene poses for her wedding pictures in historic Quidi Vidi in St. John’s on Saturday, January 6, 2024 following the first significant snow fall of the winter. Quidi Vidi is a neighbourhood in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Paul Daly

Snowstorm coming to B.C. coast as frigid conditions chill much of Canada

Snowstorm inbound for Metro Vancouver, Greater Victoria and beyond

Newlywed Alicia Greene poses for her wedding pictures in historic Quidi Vidi in St. John’s on Saturday, January 6, 2024 following the first significant snow fall of the winter. Quidi Vidi is a neighbourhood in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Paul Daly