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PQ leader calls for new Quebec language law in reaction to 2016 census data

PQ leader calls for new Quebec language law in reaction to 2016 census data

MONTREAL — Only people who can speak French should be allowed to immigrate to the province, Parti Quebecois Leader Jean-Francois Lisee said Thursday in reaction to 2016 census data.

Police watchdog investigating fatal police shooting in Quebec

SAINT-GEORGES-DE-BEAUCE, Que. — Quebec's police watchdog is investigating a fatal police shooting southeast of Quebec City.

Union takes over aerospace plant in Milton, Ont., to protest pension shortfalls

MILTON, Ont. — The union representing workers at an aerospace plant in Milton, Ont., says its members have occupied the facility and stopped production in protest of pension cuts.
Trump-induced fear of nuclear war normal reaction, say psychologists

Trump-induced fear of nuclear war normal reaction, say psychologists

TORONTO — President Donald Trump's avowal to unleash "fire and fury" on North Korea in response to any military strikes against the U.S.

Jewish group complains about memorabilia being sold at Ontario antiques market

A Toronto-based Jewish organization is raising concerns about the sale of Nazi memorabilia at an Ontario antiques market.

Animal cruelty charges dropped against Marineland

NIAGARA FALLS, Ont. — Animal cruelty charges that had been laid against Marineland were dropped Thursday after prosecutors said there was no reasonable chance of conviction on most of the 11 counts faced by the Ontario tourist attraction.

Winnipeg drops out as host city of 2020 OutGames, hopes to create own event

Winnipeg is dropping out as the host city for the 2020 North American Continental OutGames as the result of controversy over this year's event in Miami.
Country superstar Shania Twain to perform during halftime at Grey Cup

Country superstar Shania Twain to perform during halftime at Grey Cup

OTTAWA — Country music superstar Shania Twain is coming back to the Grey Cup. The five-time Grammy Award winner from Timmins, Ont.

Six stories in the news for today, Aug. 11

Six stories in the news for Friday, Aug. 11 ——— B.C.

Top-seeded Karolina Pliskova advances at Rogers Cup

TORONTO — Karolina Pliskova advanced to the quarterfinals at the Rogers Cup on Thursday when Japanese qualifier Naomi Osaka was forced to retire because of an injury.
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