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Stripping people of Canadian citizenship without hearing unfair, judge rules

TORONTO — Stripping new Canadians of their citizenship without giving them a proper chance to explain themselves is a violation of their rights, a Federal Court judge declared Wednesday.
Hundreds of extra troops sent to Quebec as feds warn about more floods in B.C.

Hundreds of extra troops sent to Quebec as feds warn about more floods in B.C.

OTTAWA — The military is deploying hundreds of additional soldiers to help with flood-relief efforts in Quebec, even as the federal government warns about more flooding in British Columbia.

PM spends question period deflecting single query on Aga Khan ethics probe

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has been devoting one day each week to showcasing his idea for reforming question period, standing in response to all queries from opposition party leaders and backbenchers alike.

Victim was a grandmother: Manitoba RCMP make arrest in 10-year-old homicide

MACGREGOR, Man. — RCMP in Manitoba have made an arrest in the homicide of a grandmother nearly 10 years ago. Mounties said the historical case unit took a 30-year-old woman into custody in MacGregor, Man., on Wednesday.

International applications to Canadian universities surge after Trump election

MONTREAL — The so-called Trump effect is real when it comes to Canadian universities and Ottawa needs to take full advantage by making immigration easier, Concordia University's president said Wednesday.
'Whole body was smoking:' Kids throw dog into firepit in Manitoba community

'Whole body was smoking:' Kids throw dog into firepit in Manitoba community

WINNIPEG — A dog has severe burns over its body after being thrown into a firepit in a community in northern Manitoba.
Disgraced Senator gets to keep pension as he quits

Disgraced Senator gets to keep pension as he quits

OTTAWA — The Liberal government is blaming its Conservative predecessor for the fact Don Meredith will be able to collect an annual pension now that the disgraced Ontario senator has formally resigned his seat in the upper chamber.
Toronto Blue Jays slugger Morales day to day with hamstring strain

Toronto Blue Jays slugger Morales day to day with hamstring strain

Toronto Blue Jays slugger Kendrys Morales will be re-evaluated later this week after suffering a hamstring strain in Tuesday's loss to the Cleveland Indians.

Rebuilding after disasters should stress safer, better, Goodale says

OTTAWA — As the devastating floodwaters recede in Ontario and Quebec, the key to preventing a similar disaster in future is to avoid making the mistakes that led to problems in the first place, says Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale.

Cape Breton's famed Cabot Trail re-opens after washout, more rain expected

SYDNEY, N.S. — A section of Cape Breton's famed Cabot Trail has reopened after heavy rain washed out stretches of the coastal highway and damaged other roads in the area.
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