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Maritime body approves new environmental protections for shipping in Canadian Arctic

Maritime body approves new environmental protections for shipping in Canadian Arctic

The international body that regulates shipping has approved new environmental protections for the Canadian Arctic expected to reduce emissions that hasten the melting of Arctic sea ice.
N.L. fish harvesters reach deal, ending demonstration that shut down government

N.L. fish harvesters reach deal, ending demonstration that shut down government

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — A fisherman who led protests this week that shut down the Newfoundland and Labrador legislature says he has reached a deal with the government to make it easier for harvesters to earn a living.
Pastor among four Cree Nation victims killed in collision in rural Quebec

Pastor among four Cree Nation victims killed in collision in rural Quebec

CHAPAIS, Que. — The pastor of a Cree Nation church and other people en route to medical appointments were among the victims of a head-on collision in rural Quebec on Thursday that killed five people.
Veterans pan move to end military investigation, prosecution of sexual misconduct

Veterans pan move to end military investigation, prosecution of sexual misconduct

OTTAWA — Veterans and advocates say the government's move to end the military's ability to prosecute sexual assault and similar crimes will push more cases into an already overburdened justice system, and won't solve the real problem.
B.C. fugitive found in Puerto Rico returned to Canada to stand trial for murder

B.C. fugitive found in Puerto Rico returned to Canada to stand trial for murder

SURREY, B.C. — Police say a Canadian gang leader who escaped to Puerto Rico and posed as a businessman has been returned to Canada to face trial for his alleged role in a 2009 homicide in Vancouver.
OPP, Montreal police nab 34 in Project Volcano, aimed at Ontario car theft suspects

OPP, Montreal police nab 34 in Project Volcano, aimed at Ontario car theft suspects

HAWKESBURY, Ont. — Ontario Provincial Police and Montreal police say they've struck a blow to car thieves with the arrest of 34 people in the Montreal area on outstanding warrants for vehicle thefts and other serious crimes in Ontario.
Time for Ottawa to protect Canadians from 'forever chemicals,' toxics experts say

Time for Ottawa to protect Canadians from 'forever chemicals,' toxics experts say

OTTAWA — Nearly a year after Health Canada issued a draft recommendation to designate an entire class of chemicals as toxic, environmental experts say it's time to actually do something about it.
'He is smiling down': Brian Mulroney's sons touched by Canadians' tributes

'He is smiling down': Brian Mulroney's sons touched by Canadians' tributes

MONTREAL — Brian Mulroney's three sons say there's no doubt their father would have been thrilled by this week's public tributes honouring his life. "He would have loved it.
One dead, one injured in strip club brawl north of Montreal

One dead, one injured in strip club brawl north of Montreal

TERREBONNE, Que. — Quebec provincial police say one man is dead and another badly injured after a brawl at a strip club in Terrebonne, Que., just north of Montreal. Police say the fight occurred about 2:30 a.m. and no one has been arrested.
In the news today: Pot review calls for look at taxes, Ottawa mulls school lunch

In the news today: Pot review calls for look at taxes, Ottawa mulls school lunch

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today...