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CAMPBELLVILLE, Ont. — Brian Brown isn't the least bit concerned about not having the favourite for the $1-million Pepsi North America Cup.

Highlights from the news file for Tuesday, June 13 ——— FEDS SET TO MEET WITH FIGHTER JET MAKERS: Federal officials are expected to sit down with different fighter jet manufacturers in Paris next week.

OTTAWA — Federal officials are expected to sit down with representatives from different fighter jet makers in Paris next week, as uncertainty swirls over the Trudeau government's plan to buy "interim" Super Hornets.

TORONTO — Students at an Ontario Catholic school board will soon have more flexibility to opt out of religious courses and programs thanks to a human rights settlement that could have implications across the province.

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau doesn't seem inclined to accept an NDP proposal aimed at ensuring only non-partisan individuals are appointed to be independent federal watchdogs — even though his first such appointment blew up in his face.

OTTAWA — The Bank of Canada sent out more signals Tuesday that it's moving closer to an interest-rate hike as the economy continues to strengthen.

HALIFAX — The Royal Canadian Air Force has resumed limited flights on its new Cyclone helicopters after a software problem grounded the aircraft for nine weeks and created delays in training air crew. Col.

TORONTO — Three albums focused on the historic mistreatment of Canada's indigenous people are among projects on this year's Polaris Music Prize long list.

TORONTO — A group of Ontario researchers is travelling to Fort McMurray, Alta., next month to study dust left in homes from the forest fire that ravaged the city last year.

TORONTO — Layering rubs, marinades and sauces on grilled and smoked food is the key to complexity of flavour, says Steven Raichlen, author of the new book "Barbecue Sauces, Rubs and Marinades — Bastes, Butters and Glazes, Too" (Workman Publishing).