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Canada’s top doctor concerned about measles outbreaks in Ontario, Quebec

Canada’s top doctor concerned about measles outbreaks in Ontario, Quebec

Canada’s top doctor says she is concerned about measles outbreaks with a growing number of cases acquired locally and spreading in Ontario and Quebec. Dr.
Bank of Canada cuts rates to 3% as U.S. tariff threat clouds outlook

Bank of Canada cuts rates to 3% as U.S. tariff threat clouds outlook

OTTAWA — The potential for U.S. tariffs is clouding the economic outlook for the Bank of Canada as it delivered another interest rate cut, reducing its policy rate by a quarter-percentage point to three per cent.
Tariff fight takes centre stage as Ontario election campaign kicks off

Tariff fight takes centre stage as Ontario election campaign kicks off

Ontario Progressive Conservative Leader Doug Ford pitched himself Wednesday as the best steward of the economy in the face of looming tariffs, but the other party leaders say his record from the last seven years suggests otherwise.
Human smuggling attempt thwarted in Fort Erie, Ont., near U.S. border: authorities

Human smuggling attempt thwarted in Fort Erie, Ont., near U.S. border: authorities

Canadian authorities say they've intercepted a human smuggling attempt in Ontario's Niagara region as part of a larger border security effort.
All six Liberal leadership candidates now registered with Elections Canada

All six Liberal leadership candidates now registered with Elections Canada

OTTAWA — The six candidates running for Liberal leadership have now all registered with Elections Canada, which monitors their fundraising activities as political leadership contestants under the law.
Damages in Jasper wildfire rise to $1.2B, goal to clear rubble for May construction

Damages in Jasper wildfire rise to $1.2B, goal to clear rubble for May construction

JASPER, ALTA. — The Insurance Bureau of Canada says last year's wildfire in Jasper, Alta., which destroyed one-third of the town's homes and buildings, is the second costliest fire disaster in the country's history.
Author says Montreal library refuses to host English book club, citing language laws

Author says Montreal library refuses to host English book club, citing language laws

MONTREAL — A Montreal author is speaking out after a local library cited Quebec's language laws in refusing his request to host an English-language book club.
Ottawa revamps disaster relief program with new focus on mitigation, rebuilding

Ottawa revamps disaster relief program with new focus on mitigation, rebuilding

OTTAWA — The federal government is overhauling the way it reimburses provinces and territories after natural disasters, with a new focus on funding rebuilding efforts that try to prevent the same level of destruction in a future disaster.
In the news today: Joly in Washington, mosque attack anniversary, Ontario election

In the news today: Joly in Washington, mosque attack anniversary, Ontario election

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Joly to meet with U.S. counterpart Rubio Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly is back in Washington, D.C., today to meet with U.S.
Eby says tariffs could hit B.C. harder than 2008 crisis, backs pandemic-style relief

Eby says tariffs could hit B.C. harder than 2008 crisis, backs pandemic-style relief

VANCOUVER — Projections show U.S.