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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has received multiple formal briefings on the possibility of prolonged unrest, even violence, after the U.S. election.
November 5, 2024 - 10:38 | Alex Boutilier | Global News - Canada
Thousands of British Columbians woke up in dark homes Tuesday after a powerful storm knocked out power across the province’s South Coast the previous day.
November 5, 2024 - 10:31 | Kaija Jussinoja | CTV News - Canada
Veterans and current full-time members of the Canadian Armed Forces will soon be able to ride GO Transit for free.Ontario’s minister of children, community and social services made the announcement Tuesday, saying the province is introducing a transit relief program for them that will begin March 1.Michael Parsa says there are also plans to extend the free fares to UP Express in the future.
November 5, 2024 - 10:13 | | The Globe and Mail
It has long been difficult to get politicians and staff at Ottawa City Hall to understand the concerns of the city’s rural residents, much less act on them. Last weekend’s “rural summit,” a meeting involving the five rural councillors, the mayor and the public, was a first step in correcting that problem, but the immediate results involved more hopes than actions. Read More
November 5, 2024 - 10:12 | Christina Spencer, Ottawa Citizen | Ottawa Citizen
The head of the United Nations refugee agency says it is wise of Canada scale back the number of new refugees it plans to resettle, if that helps stabilize the housing market and avoid anti-immigration backlash. UNHCR Commissioner Filippo Grandi spoke to The Canadian Press during a visit to Ottawa a little more than a week after the federal government announced significant cutbacks to Canada's immigration targets, including for refugees.
November 5, 2024 - 10:06 | | The Globe and Mail
On Saturday, the Saskatchewan Roughriders take on the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in the CFL West Division final. The winner will go onto play in the Grey Cup.
November 5, 2024 - 09:59 | Moosa Imran | Global News - Canada
