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In the news today: In Ottawa, all eyes on Trudeau’s political future

In the news today: In Ottawa, all eyes on Trudeau’s political future

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed...
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Court orders WestJet to hand over flight attendant harassment files in lawsuit

Court orders WestJet to hand over flight attendant harassment files in lawsuit

VANCOUVER — The B.C. Supreme Court has ordered WestJet to hand over all its files on harassment of flight attendants, in a class-action lawsuit alleging widespread misconduct by pilots.
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All eyes in Ottawa are on Trudeau’s political future

All eyes in Ottawa are on Trudeau’s political future

OTTAWA — Monday could mark a historic week in Canadian politics if the growing chorus calling for the resignation of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau gets its way.
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CP NewsAlert: Amber Alert for three missing children in New Brunswick cancelled

CP NewsAlert: Amber Alert for three missing children in New Brunswick cancelled

Police in Oromocto, New Brunswick have cancelled an Amber Alert for three children reported missing and possibly abducted on Sunday. Police say a woman and the three children were all found safe early Monday. More coming. The Canadian Press
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Trudeau expected to step down this week, Globe and Mail reports

Trudeau expected to step down this week, Globe and Mail reports

OTTAWA — The Globe and Mail is reporting that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is expected to announce he is stepping down as Liberal party leader as early as Monday.
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FBI probing New Orleans truck attacker's travel, including 2023 trip to Ontario

FBI probing New Orleans truck attacker's travel, including 2023 trip to Ontario

Public Safety Minister David McGuinty says the Canada Border Services Agency has confirmed that the man behind the deadly truck attack on Bourbon Street in New Orleans travelled to Ontario in July 2023.
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Quebec provincial police investigating death of 70-year-old man found on snowmobile

Quebec provincial police investigating death of 70-year-old man found on snowmobile

MONTREAL — Quebec provincial police are investigating the death of a 70-year-old man who was found on a snowmobile in the Abitibi—Témiscamingue region of the province. Police say they received a call at 3:30 a.m.
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Thousands without power due to winter storm hitting Newfoundland and Labrador

Thousands without power due to winter storm hitting Newfoundland and Labrador

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Massive waves slammed Newfoundland and Labrador's coastline on Sunday, as a powerful winter storm left thousands without power, tore down trees and house siding and sent small buildings tumbling into the ocean.
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Surrey Police arrest driver after failing to stop at B.C. border crossing

Surrey Police arrest driver after failing to stop at B.C. border crossing

SURREY, B.C. — Police in Surrey, B.C., say they arrested the driver of a vehicle with Washington state licence plates who failed to stop at the Pacific Highway border crossing Sunday.
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Conservative MP Luc Berthold says he has prostate cancer but not stepping down

Conservative MP Luc Berthold says he has prostate cancer but not stepping down

MONTREAL — Conservative MP Luc Berthold announced on Sunday that he has prostate cancer, but still plans to run in the next federal election despite requiring an operation.
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