Canadian News
Book ban efforts surging in 2022, US library association says
681 challenges to books through the first 8 months of this year, involving 1,651 different titles
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NDP won’t bend any further on federal dental-care plan, Singh warns
Feds initially to send cheques to qualifying families, rather than launch full-fledged program
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Judge says Vancouver candidates can use non-Latin names on the ballot Oct. 15
Judge rules it would be “unfair” to proceed with city challenge on such a strict timeline
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For Russia’s Putin, military and diplomatic pressures mount
Leader vowed to press his attack on Ukraine despite military setbacks, China, India concerns
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Premier tells B.C. municipal leaders not to expect ‘lolly,’ stresses collaboration
John Horgan announced pending retirement earlier this year due to health reasons
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B.C. government says school support staff across the province reach tentative deal
CUPE workers affected include education assistants, custodians and maintenance workers
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Day parole extended for woman who killed Victoria teenager Reena Virk 25 years ago
Kerry Sim, 40, who was formerly known as Kelly Ellard, has been authorized to remain on day parole
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King stands vigil; Wait to see queen’s coffin hits 24 hours
Former England soccer captain David Beckham among those in long line to salute Queen Elizabeth II
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Coach ponders injuries, form and playing time for Canada’s soccer roster
Canadian men taking part in the World Cup for the first time in 36 years as kickoff creeps closer
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Security high in London as world leaders begin arriving for queen’s funeral
Justin Trudeau was expected to land Friday as part of a Canadian delegation
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