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Gov. Gen. calls for kindness, inclusion; Ontario cuts gas tax: In The News for July 1

Gov. Gen. calls for kindness, inclusion; Ontario cuts gas tax: In The News for July 1

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 July 1 ... What we are watching in Canada ... Gov. Gen.
CFIA says several Enjoy Life brand bakery products may contain pieces of plastic

CFIA says several Enjoy Life brand bakery products may contain pieces of plastic

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is recalling a number of different Enjoy Life brand bakery products because they may contain pieces of plastic.
Police make arrests after anti-vaccine mandate soldier leads march into Ottawa

Police make arrests after anti-vaccine mandate soldier leads march into Ottawa

OTTAWA — Police arrested four people in downtown Ottawa Thursday after a Canadian soldier charged for speaking out against COVID-19 vaccine requirements led a procession into the city and delivered a speech on "freedom" to a rapt crowd of about 1,200
Royal Canadian Navy relieves Pacific fleet ship commander for 'inappropriate conduct'

Royal Canadian Navy relieves Pacific fleet ship commander for 'inappropriate conduct'

OTTAWA — The Royal Canadian Navy says it has relieved the commanding officer of a warship in the Pacific Fleet. In a release Thursday night, the navy says it has lost confidence in the judgment of Lt.-Cmdr. David Dallin of HMCS Regina.
'Sense of future' for Lytton if homes rebuilt by this time next year: B.C. minister

'Sense of future' for Lytton if homes rebuilt by this time next year: B.C. minister

LYTTON, B.C. — When a wildfire swept through Lytton, B.C., during a record-setting heat wave, Tricia Thorpe and her husband lost their house, barn, a woodworking shop and dozens of animals on their farm.
Spouse of gunman to testify at N.S. shooting hearings but won't be cross-examined

Spouse of gunman to testify at N.S. shooting hearings but won't be cross-examined

HALIFAX — The spouse of the gunman in the Nova Scotia mass shooting will testify mid-July before a public inquiry, but she won't face direct questions from lawyers representing victims' families.
Police describe car with 'multiple' explosives involved in B.C. bank shooting

Police describe car with 'multiple' explosives involved in B.C. bank shooting

SAANICH, B.C. — RCMP have described a vehicle linked with two robbery suspects killed in a shootout with police outside a bank in Saanich, B.C., where six officers were wounded. Cpl.
About 675,000 signed up to vote in federal Conservative leadership race: party

About 675,000 signed up to vote in federal Conservative leadership race: party

OTTAWA — About 675,000 members have signed up to vote for a new leader of the Conservative Party of Canada — a staggering number that the Tories believe sets an all-time record for any federal political party.
Union says Quebec prof's suspension for anti-vax comments violates academic freedom

Union says Quebec prof's suspension for anti-vax comments violates academic freedom

MONTREAL — The recent suspension of a Quebec professor of microbiology and immunology for comments critical of COVID-19 vaccines have raised concerns about the limits to academic freedom in the province.
CRTC tells Radio-Canada to apologize for offensive language on air

CRTC tells Radio-Canada to apologize for offensive language on air

MONTREAL — The CRTC has ruled that Radio-Canada must apologize and review its practices after a host and commentator made repeated use of the N-word on air in 2020.
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