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Authorities say a US border patrol agent was fatally shot in Vermont south of border

Authorities say a US border patrol agent was fatally shot in Vermont south of border

A U.S. Border Patrol agent was fatally shot Monday on a highway in northern Vermont south of the Canadian border, authorities said.
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Finance minister says Trump's Feb. 1 tariff comments are 'nothing new'

Finance minister says Trump's Feb. 1 tariff comments are 'nothing new'

MONTEBELLO, Que. — Finance Minister Dominic LeBlanc says Donald Trump's suggestion that he will impose sweeping tariffs on Canada on Feb. 1 is "nothing new," and insists Canada has plans ready for several possible scenarios.
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Alberta government lifts coal mining moratorium, critics say it's 'open season'

Alberta government lifts coal mining moratorium, critics say it's 'open season'

EDMONTON — Alberta's government has quietly rescinded its moratorium on new coal exploration and development in the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains. It's a move critics say means the province has declared open season on renewed coal mining.
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Federal immigration department to cut more than 3,300 jobs over three years

Federal immigration department to cut more than 3,300 jobs over three years

OTTAWA — The federal immigration department is set to cut roughly 3,300 jobs over the next three years.
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Salmonella linked to recalled mini pastries may have infected nearly 1,600: PHAC

Salmonella linked to recalled mini pastries may have infected nearly 1,600: PHAC

TORONTO — The Public Health Agency of Canada said nearly 1,600 people may have been infected with salmonella linked to the recall of mini pastries.
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Freeland attempts to put some distance between herself and an unpopular PM Trudeau

Freeland attempts to put some distance between herself and an unpopular PM Trudeau

OTTAWA — Former finance minister Chrystia Freeland is attempting to distance herself from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his record as she competes for his job.
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New Montreal report reveals lack of consensus on dismantling homeless encampments

New Montreal report reveals lack of consensus on dismantling homeless encampments

MONTREAL — In Montreal, municipal politicians, health officials and community groups can't agree on what to do about homeless encampments, which are regularly dismantled by social workers and police.
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Canadian leaders remain wary as Trump team signals no immediate tariffs coming

Canadian leaders remain wary as Trump team signals no immediate tariffs coming

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How Canada is reacting to the inauguration of U.S. President Donald Trump

How Canada is reacting to the inauguration of U.S. President Donald Trump

OTTAWA — Here's how notable Canadian politicians and groups are reacting to Donald Trump’s inauguration as president of the United States Monday.
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Mass of Arctic air invades parts of Canada, sends mercury plunging

Mass of Arctic air invades parts of Canada, sends mercury plunging

FREDERICTON — A mass of cold air that meandered south from the Arctic has sent temperatures plunging with wind chills making it feel like -40 Celsius or colder from New Brunswick to eastern Alberta.
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