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Worried neighbours seek answers as sinkhole swallows Nova Scotia home

FALMOUTH, N.S. — People living near a Nova Scotia home being swallowed by a large sinkhole say they are feeling jittery as they await answers on why the ground opened up — and whether other houses might be at risk.

PM to meet first ministers, Indigenous leaders Oct. 3

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he will convene a first ministers conference, including a meeting with national Indigenous leaders, on Oct. 3. The Prime Minister's Office says the economy will be the big item on the agenda.

Baloney Meter: Will Scheer's ideas to stop asylum seekers at the border work?

OTTAWA — "It would have a practical consequence on dealing with the problem as it happens. It would also send that much-needed signal to all those in the United States who think that they can just come over and be in a better situation.
'Big Little Lies' a big get for Jean-Marc Vallee's Emmy-nominated Montreal team

'Big Little Lies' a big get for Jean-Marc Vallee's Emmy-nominated Montreal team

TORONTO — After taking this year's Oscars by storm with Denis Villeneuve's "Arrival," Quebec's screen industry is in the Hollywood spotlight once again, this time for "Big Little Lies.

Quebec man in his 80s in critical condition after car struck by train

MONTREAL — A man in his 80s is in critical condition after his car was struck by a Via Rail passenger train in central Quebec.

Canada faces potentially uncontrolled influx of 'Dreamers' from U.S.

TORONTO — President Donald Trump's threat to end protections for those who entered the U.S. illegally as children could spark a new wave of immigration and asylum requests, some analysts warn.

PM defends small business tax changes as doctors complain of negative impact

KELOWNA, B.C. — Justin Trudeau got a small taste of the kind of grief his backbenchers have been getting over the government's plan to end what it calls unfair tax advantages for wealthy small business owners.
PM willing to improve small biz tax plan but won't abandon in face of backlash

PM willing to improve small biz tax plan but won't abandon in face of backlash

KELOWNA, B.C. — Justin Trudeau insisted Wednesday that his government won't back down on a controversial plan to end tax provisions that it says give some wealthy small business owners an unfair advantage.
Andrew Scheer seeks to rally Conservatives in fall strategy session

Andrew Scheer seeks to rally Conservatives in fall strategy session

OTTAWA — A selfie with a camel. Snapshots of cherub-cheeked children looking on in awe at some summertime marvel. Photo captions paying tribute to the support of his spouse.
Tory MPP apologizes for comments about Wynne after lawyers warn of possible lawsuit

Tory MPP apologizes for comments about Wynne after lawyers warn of possible lawsuit

TORONTO — A Conservative member of the Ontario legislature is apologizing to Premier Kathleen Wynne for comments made in a radio interview after the premier's lawyers warned he could face a defamation lawsuit.
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