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Ford to buy lithium for electric car batteries from Quebec's Nemaska Lithium

Ford to buy lithium for electric car batteries from Quebec's Nemaska Lithium

MONTREAL — A Quebec company building a lithium mine and production plan has signed an 11 year deal to sell products to Ford for use in electric car batteries.
Montreal police investigate second arson in 16 days at business in St-Laurent borough

Montreal police investigate second arson in 16 days at business in St-Laurent borough

Montreal police say they're investigating the second arson attack in just over two weeks at a business in the city's St-Laurent borough. Police spokeswoman Const.
As inquiry decision looms, here's how Canada's foreign interference saga has evolved

As inquiry decision looms, here's how Canada's foreign interference saga has evolved

OTTAWA — Special rapporteur David Johnston is expected to release his decision Tuesday on whether the federal Liberals should call a public inquiry on foreign interference.
Northern businesses using local ingredients with a focus on food sustainability

Northern businesses using local ingredients with a focus on food sustainability

YELLOWKNIFE — From rosehip ketchup to wild boar lardo, food businesses across Northern Canada are finding unique ways to use local ingredients.
RCMP at 150: Key events in the evolution of the national police force

RCMP at 150: Key events in the evolution of the national police force

OTTAWA — A timeline of some key events in the evolution of the RCMP's structure and responsibilities: May 3, 1873: Act establishing the North-West Mounted Police introduced by then-prime minister John A. Macdonald.
National police force grapples with calls for change, shifting role as it turns 150

National police force grapples with calls for change, shifting role as it turns 150

OTTAWA — As the RCMP marks its 150th anniversary, a familiar, nagging question about the storied national police force is resurfacing: Should the Mounties withdraw from small communities across Canada to fully concentrate on big-ticket federal files
B.C. company denies misleading First Nation about rail terminal expansion plans

B.C. company denies misleading First Nation about rail terminal expansion plans

The owner of a rail terminal in British Columbia's Interior says a lawsuit launched by the Bonaparte First Nation is a "collateral attack" on the company's "numerous" grants, permits, and licenses to operate the expanding facility.
Canadian public pension fund investments in China draw heightened scrutiny

Canadian public pension fund investments in China draw heightened scrutiny

MONTREAL — Investments in China by Canada's largest public pension funds are facing increased scrutiny amid worsening relations between the two countries and allegations that some of those investments are funding the oppression of China's Uyghur mino
Smoke cooled air and helped slow weekend wildfire spread in Alberta, officials say

Smoke cooled air and helped slow weekend wildfire spread in Alberta, officials say

EDMONTON — Wildfire activity in Alberta wasn't as bad over the holiday weekend as officials had feared when they saw the initial hot and dry weather forecasts because of smoke cover and limited rain in some areas.
Driver arrested after injuring two people in road rage incident near Montreal: police

Driver arrested after injuring two people in road rage incident near Montreal: police

MONTREAL — Quebec provincial police have arrested two people after an alleged road rage incident in the Montreal suburb of St-Eustache, Que., that left two others seriously injured Sunday morning.