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'Flood the city,' Video of 'Freedom Convoy' organizers' shown at trial

'Flood the city,' Video of 'Freedom Convoy' organizers' shown at trial

OTTAWA — "Freedom Convoy" organizer Chris Barber called for people to "flood the city" in a social media video that was shown Thursday in court as part of his criminal trial in Ottawa.
Quebec man, 37, charged with arson in connection with wildfires in province's north

Quebec man, 37, charged with arson in connection with wildfires in province's north

Quebec provincial police have arrested a man for arson in connection with numerous forest fires that burned earlier this summer in the province's north.
Justice minister lays blame on Quebec court for cases being dropped in north

Justice minister lays blame on Quebec court for cases being dropped in north

SAGUENAY, Que. — Quebec's justice minister blamed the provincial court Thursday for procedural delays that have led to scores of criminal cases being dropped in the province's north.
Bank of Canada may need to raise rates again, despite this week's hold: Macklem

Bank of Canada may need to raise rates again, despite this week's hold: Macklem

OTTAWA — The Bank of Canada may have to raise interest rates further, given that inflation may stay high for some time, said governor Tiff Macklem Thursday.
Sajjan says Ottawa looking at disaster response options in wake of wildfires

Sajjan says Ottawa looking at disaster response options in wake of wildfires

OTTAWA — Canada's record-setting wildfire season is spurring the federal government to consider how to tackle future fires, floods or earthquakes.
'There's no one to fill his shoes': Journalist and author Peter C. Newman dies at 94

'There's no one to fill his shoes': Journalist and author Peter C. Newman dies at 94

Veteran journalist and author Peter C. Newman, who held a mirror up to Canada, has died at the age of 94. He died in hospital in Belleville, Ont.
Prince George, B.C., explosion linked to pipe theft, gas buildup in structure: RCMP

Prince George, B.C., explosion linked to pipe theft, gas buildup in structure: RCMP

PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. — Police say the explosion that destroyed a building in downtown Prince George, B.C., last month was likely caused by "unauthorized" people who broke into the property and were unaware of a natural-gas buildup inside.
Changes to minimum tax to add $2.6 billion over five years for feds: PBO

Changes to minimum tax to add $2.6 billion over five years for feds: PBO

OTTAWA — The parliamentary budget officer says the federal government's proposed changes to the alternative minimum tax will generate an additional $2.6 billion in revenue over five years.
In the news today: Trudeau in Singapore, trial of "Freedom Convoy" organizers resumes

In the news today: Trudeau in Singapore, trial of "Freedom Convoy" organizers resumes

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today...
Private donation helps attract teachers to rural B.C. with $10,000 cash welcome gifts

Private donation helps attract teachers to rural B.C. with $10,000 cash welcome gifts

A rural school district in the British Columbia Interior has filled a shortfall of teachers with help from an anonymous benefactor who donated $200,000 to welcome new educators.