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House, Senate vote to give Russian dissident Vladimir Kara-Murza honorary citizenship

House, Senate vote to give Russian dissident Vladimir Kara-Murza honorary citizenship

OTTAWA — Parliament has voted to bestow honorary Canadian citizenship on jailed Russian opposition figure Vladimir Kara-Murza.
In The News for June 14 : More help on the way for crews battling Canada's wildfires

In The News for June 14 : More help on the way for crews battling Canada's wildfires

In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of June 14 ... What we are watching in Canada ...
Wildlife unseen casualty as forests burn in worst wildfire season of the century

Wildlife unseen casualty as forests burn in worst wildfire season of the century

As wildfires from coast to coast scorch large swaths of forest, sometimes changing it irreversibly, experts have zeroed in on an often overlooked casualty of the blazes: wildlife.
No winning ticket sold for Tuesday's $10 million Lotto Max jackpot

No winning ticket sold for Tuesday's $10 million Lotto Max jackpot

There was no winning ticket sold in Tuesday's Lotto Max $10 million draw. The jackpot for the next draw on June 16 will be an estimated $15 million. The Canadian Press
RCMP confirms probe into Chong threats as ex-adviser to PM offers new details on memo

RCMP confirms probe into Chong threats as ex-adviser to PM offers new details on memo

OTTAWA — RCMP commissioner Mike Duheme confirmed Tuesday that police have opened a criminal investigation into allegations that Conservative MP Michael Chong was targeted by Beijing.
‘Dances With Wolves’ actor facing additional charges in Alberta

‘Dances With Wolves’ actor facing additional charges in Alberta

TSUUT'INA FIRST NATION — Police in Alberta have issued warrants for Nathan Chasing Horse, a former actor in the movie “Dances With Wolves," for nine charges including sexual exploitation, sexual assault and removing a child from Canada under the age
Wildfire roundup: What you need to know about blazes burning across Canada

Wildfire roundup: What you need to know about blazes burning across Canada

Hundreds of wildfires continue to rage in Canada as storms forecast across the country could bring much-needed rain, but also the risk of powerful winds and lightning.
Storms forecast to bring rain, but also a risk of winds, lightning, as wildfires rage

Storms forecast to bring rain, but also a risk of winds, lightning, as wildfires rage

Storms across the country could bring much needed rain, but meteorologists say it's not enough to extinguish the danger as Canada experiences its worst wildfire season of the 21st century.
Canadians have the right to a healthy environment with passage of new law

Canadians have the right to a healthy environment with passage of new law

OTTAWA — Changes to the Canadian Environmental Protection Act enshrining the right to a healthy environment have passed into law.
Quebec father sexually assaulted by wife qualifies for victim compensation: tribunal

Quebec father sexually assaulted by wife qualifies for victim compensation: tribunal

MONTREAL — A tribunal has found that a Quebec man who became a father after he was sexually assaulted by his wife qualifies for payments from the provincial fund for victims of crime.