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Quebec immigration minister defends secularism bill against claims its discriminatory
Quebec Immigration Minister Simon Jolin-Barrette says he disagrees with prominent critics who have described his government's religious symbols bill as discriminatory.
GM, Unifor announce investment in Oshawa plant that will save 300 jobs
The union representing Canada's auto workers claimed a partial victory on Tuesday, May 7, 2019, after General Motors Canada announced its Oshawa, Ont., plant, which was slated to close later this year, will be converted to a part-stamping and autonomous vehicle testing facility.
She turned GHGs into carbon fibre
A researcher at the University of Calgary says she has developed a method of turning greenhouse gases into valuable carbon nanofibres.
Mina Zarabian came up with the concept while completing her doctorate in chemical and petroleum engineering at the university's Schulich School of Engineering.
Zarabian and her professor, Pedro Pereira Almao, worked together to come up with the technique.
Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou expected in Vancouver court over extradition case
The British Columbia Supreme Court is expected to set key court dates today, May 8, 2019, for the extradition case of Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou.
An explainer on the Ontario government's move to review highway speed limits
Ontario's government plans to launch a review of speed limits on provincial highways, with the transportation minister musing that some of those roads can safely handle traffic at 120 kilometres per hour.
Boy's song inspires Francois Legault to rebuild flooded school in Beauce
A municipality in Quebec's Beauce region will be getting a new elementary school after a student's song about its sorry state drew the attention of Premier Francois Legault.
Montreal grapples with abandoned chickens
Animal welfare officials in Montreal are adding chickens to the list of abandoned creatures landing at their doorstep.
Former Liberal MP Darshan Kang apologizes for behaviour, maintains no ill intent
A former Liberal MP who was found by his peers to have sexually harassed a member of his office staff is apologizing to the victim for unintentionally causing her difficulty.
Patrick J. Adams tweets royal baby well wishes to his former 'Suits' co-star
Canadian actor Patrick J. Adams has tweeted well wishes to his former "Suits" co-star, Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, on the birth of her baby boy with Prince Harry.
Alberta Premier Kenney cleared after questions raised about MP housing expenses
A House of Commons committee has cleared Alberta Premier Jason Kenney of allegations he wrongly claimed residential expenses while he was a Conservative cabinet minister in Ottawa.