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Counting the cost of the 1985 Air India bombing tragedy
Monday marks the 40th anniversary of the terrorist attack that destroyed Air India Flight 182.…

People with disabilities concerned proposed Liberal bill will increase federal taxes
HALIFAX — Advocacy groups are asking the federal Liberal government to adjust its proposed tax…

In the news today: Canadians facing extreme weather, major projects bill on track
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…

One in four Canadians report being affected by extreme weather in last year: poll
OTTAWA — Almost one in four Canadians were directly affected by extreme weather events over…

Victoria council backs plan to tackle declining social order in B.C.’s capital
VICTORIA — Victoria Mayor Marianne Alto says she’s “thrilled” councillors have signalled support for a…

Decades after Air India 182 bombing, families fear memories of tragedy are fading
Rob Alexander’s father wasn’t supposed to be on Air India Flight 182 on June 23,…

Canadian Food Inspection Agency finds rare disease at B.C. commercial pigeon premises
CHILLIWACK — Canada’s food inspection agency says it has uncovered a case of Newcastle disease…

Carbon budget to keep global warming at 1.5 C could be exhausted in 3 years: report
The world is on pace to emit enough greenhouse gas emissions over the next three…

Renewed Indo-Canada ties concern protesters on anniversary of Nijjar killing
VANCOUVER — Protesters marking the second anniversary of the killing of B.C. Sikh community leader…

Union slams package company DHL’s ask for federal strike intervention
OTTAWA — Unifor sent a letter to Prime Minister Mark Carney and cabinet ministers this…

Nova Scotia woman who killed daughter granted 60-day pass from prison, but not parole
TRURO — A Nova Scotia woman who murdered her 12-year-old daughter in 2008 has been…

As Canada’s only ‘sugar tax’ ends, a study suggests it may have been effective
ST. JOHN’S — A new study suggests a unique provincial tax on sugar-sweetened drinks may…

Lawyer for Quebec truck attack accused says pedestrian deaths were an accident
RIMOUSKI — The lawyer for a Quebec man charged with killing three people with his…

Average family to save $280 per year from Liberal tax cut: PBO
OTTAWA — The average Canadian family will save $280 on their taxes next year from…

Race for Yukon’s next premier between business insider and former chief
A new premier of Yukon is expected to be chosen by the governing Liberal party…