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Canada's interim import ban on handguns takes effect today

Canada's interim import ban on handguns takes effect today

OTTAWA — As of today, individuals and businesses are no longer able to import restricted handguns into Canada, with limited exceptions.
Judge sides with Enbridge Inc. in Michigan's latest effort to halt Line 5 pipeline

Judge sides with Enbridge Inc. in Michigan's latest effort to halt Line 5 pipeline

WASHINGTON — The international dispute over Line 5 belongs in federal court, a Michigan judge declared Thursday, dealing a critical blow to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's bid to shut down the controversial cross-border oil and gas pipeline.
Wolf found dead by roadside, another still missing after 'suspicious' B.C. zoo escape

Wolf found dead by roadside, another still missing after 'suspicious' B.C. zoo escape

ALDERGROVE — One of the wolves that escaped its enclosure at the Greater Vancouver Zoo this week has been found dead on a roadside, and a second wolf is still missing, the zoo's deputy general manager said Thursday.
'Weak spot' in virus responsible for COVID-19 could mean new treatments: researchers

'Weak spot' in virus responsible for COVID-19 could mean new treatments: researchers

VANCOUVER — Researchers at the University of British Columbia have discovered what they are calling a "weak spot" in the virus that causes COVID-19, paving the way for potential new treatments effective against all strains.
Western Quebec smelter will reduce arsenic emissions to five times provincial norm

Western Quebec smelter will reduce arsenic emissions to five times provincial norm

MONTREAL — Arsenic emissions at a western Quebec copper smelter will be reduced to five times the provincial norm by 2017 at a cost of around $500 million, the plant’s owner said Thursday.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau tours Quebec's Gaspé Peninsula

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau tours Quebec's Gaspé Peninsula

NEW-RICHMOND, Que. — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau continued his summer politicking tour Thursday with a trip to Quebec's Gaspé Peninsula, where he visited a strawberry and rhubarb farm and toured two industrial facilities.
Tension in Ottawa as group associated with convoy protest attempts to put down roots

Tension in Ottawa as group associated with convoy protest attempts to put down roots

OTTAWA — An Ottawa-based group with suspected ties to the "Freedom Convoy" says it was threatened with eviction Wednesday and is ready to take its cause to court in an attempt to set up headquarters in the country's capital.
UNESCO team in Alberta to judge if Wood Buffalo Park should go on endangered list

UNESCO team in Alberta to judge if Wood Buffalo Park should go on endangered list

EDMONTON — A United Nations body that monitors some of the world's greatest natural glories is in Canada again to assess government responses to ongoing threats to the country's largest national park, including plans to release treated oilsands taili
Pope says not enough evidence to open sex assault probe against Quebec cardinal

Pope says not enough evidence to open sex assault probe against Quebec cardinal

MONTREAL — There is not enough evidence to open a formal church investigation into sexual assault allegations against a prominent Quebec cardinal, Pope Francis declared Thursday.
Spy watchdog panel to review how agencies intercept communications

Spy watchdog panel to review how agencies intercept communications

OTTAWA — The committee of MPs and senators that oversees the security and intelligence community says it plans a review of how these agencies intercept communications during investigations.