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Pierre Trudeau spy unit reflects secrecy of Ottawa toward Quebec sovereignty

Pierre Trudeau spy unit reflects secrecy of Ottawa toward Quebec sovereignty

MONTREAL — New revelations about a secret anti-sovereigntist spy unit in the office of former prime minister Pierre Trudeau are a sign of how much remains unknown about the federal government's response to the Quebec independence movement.
In the news today: Canadians in 'hellish situation', BC fires spark political flames

In the news today: Canadians in 'hellish situation', BC fires spark political flames

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today...
How wildfire in British Columbia's Shuswap is fanning political flames

How wildfire in British Columbia's Shuswap is fanning political flames

VICTORIA — The wildfire that has been rampaging through the Shuswap region of the B.C.
N.W.T. extends state of emergency, premier tours Edmonton evacuation centre

N.W.T. extends state of emergency, premier tours Edmonton evacuation centre

EDMONTON — A state of emergency in the Northwest Territories has been extended until Sept. 11 and its premier says she understands the frustration of those forced from their homes. "I want to go home, too. We all want to go home.
Arrest made in cold-case sex assaults, suspect released by judge: Vancouver police

Arrest made in cold-case sex assaults, suspect released by judge: Vancouver police

VANCOUVER — It started with what Vancouver police say was a "violent and unprovoked" attack on Canada Day 2009 near Granville Island, where a young woman was sexually assaulted before a witness intervened.
Residents of West Kelowna, B.C., offered bus visits to their homes destroyed by fire

Residents of West Kelowna, B.C., offered bus visits to their homes destroyed by fire

People whose homes were destroyed by the wildfire in and around West Kelowna, B.C., are being contacted to schedule escorted bus visits to view the damage.
B.C. posts $704-million budget surplus after multi-billion-dollar swings in forecasts

B.C. posts $704-million budget surplus after multi-billion-dollar swings in forecasts

VICTORIA — British Columbia finished last fiscal year $700 million in the black, after forecasts swung between multi-billion-dollar deficits and surpluses.
Less than one in five federally funded EV charging stations are operational: new data

Less than one in five federally funded EV charging stations are operational: new data

OTTAWA — Two different federal infrastructure programs have provided funding for more than 43,000 electric vehicle chargers since 2016, but fewer than one in five of them are actually operational, new data show.

Voters head to polls Oct. 2 in Quebec City as byelection called for Jean-Talon riding

QUEBEC — Voters in the Quebec City-area riding of Jean-Talon will head to the polls on Oct. 2 to pick a new member of the provincial legislature.
Ottawa man charged with promoting neo-Nazi terrorist group released on bail

Ottawa man charged with promoting neo-Nazi terrorist group released on bail

OTTAWA — An Ottawa man who has been charged with terrorism offences for promoting a far-right group has been granted bail.