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Quebec woman accused of mailing poison to Trump to remain in jail until trial

Quebec woman accused of mailing poison to Trump to remain in jail until trial

A Quebec woman accused of sending a poisoned letter to United States President Donald Trump will be held in a Washington, D.C.-area jail until her trial. Pascale Ferrier, who appeared in a Washington, D.C.
Trump claims 'dumped ballots,' Biden lead grows in undecided presidential election

Trump claims 'dumped ballots,' Biden lead grows in undecided presidential election

FAIRFAX, Va. — Morning dawned Wednesday in America — not on the pastoral serenity of Ronald Reagan's famous 1984 campaign ad, but on the looming threat of a long and bitter fight over the results of a presidential contest that still wasn't over.
Court hears about other claims: Hearing over Broncos lawsuit adjourned

Court hears about other claims: Hearing over Broncos lawsuit adjourned

REGINA — A judge has delayed a hearing on a lawsuit stemming from the deadly Humboldt Broncos bus crash after lawyers for a proposed class action argued they should be involved.
Passengers can soon apply for numbers aimed at ending no-fly mix-ups: Public Safety

Passengers can soon apply for numbers aimed at ending no-fly mix-ups: Public Safety

OTTAWA — Air travellers will be able to apply within two weeks for unique codes intended to prevent mismatches with names on the country's no-fly list, Public Safety Canada said Wednesday.
Canada's first case of rare swine flu variant found in central Alberta patient

Canada's first case of rare swine flu variant found in central Alberta patient

EDMONTON — Canada's first case of a rare swine flu variant has been found in a patient from central Alberta, but the province's chief medical officer of health says it seems to be isolated. Dr.
COVID-19 hospitalizations and deaths may continue to rise in coming weeks: Tam

COVID-19 hospitalizations and deaths may continue to rise in coming weeks: Tam

Severe cases of COVID-19 may soon rise as hospitalizations and deaths catch up to the recent spread of the illness, Canada's chief public health officer warned on Wednesday, as Quebec and Ontario reported almost 50 deaths between them. Dr.
Parties agree to fast-track rent relief bill through Commons by week's end

Parties agree to fast-track rent relief bill through Commons by week's end

OTTAWA — The federal Liberals have reached an agreement with opposition parties to fast-track a long-awaited bill to provide businesses with direct access to emergency rent relief.
Quebec City police say weekend stabbing rampage didn't require a mass public alert

Quebec City police say weekend stabbing rampage didn't require a mass public alert

QUEBEC — Police overseeing the manhunt for a suspect in the Halloween night stabbing rampage in Quebec City judged that a mass public alert to residents wasn't necessary, a senior officer said Wednesday. Quebec City police Insp.
Canada 'watching very carefully,' Trudeau says of U.S. election cliffhanger

Canada 'watching very carefully,' Trudeau says of U.S. election cliffhanger

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Wednesday said he is keeping a close eye on the political drama unfolding in the United States, where the presidential election remains too close to call.
Psychiatrist tells Fredericton trial that accused killer Raymond has schizophrenia

Psychiatrist tells Fredericton trial that accused killer Raymond has schizophrenia

FREDERICTON — A forensic psychiatrist testifying at the murder trial of Matthew Raymond told jurors Wednesday that the accused suffers from schizophrenia. Dr.