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Fishers crabby over Japan's Russian imports, but Tokyo says Canada exports negligible

Fishers crabby over Japan's Russian imports, but Tokyo says Canada exports negligible

OTTAWA — Atlantic fishers are feeling the pinch as Japan brings in cheap Russian product rather than Canadian snow crabs, with federal ministers and provincial premiers saying they are raising the issue with Japanese officials.
In The News for May 2 : Farewell to "rare talent" Gordon Lightfoot

In The News for May 2 : Farewell to "rare talent" Gordon Lightfoot

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 May 2 ... What we are watching in Canada ...
Legendary folk singer-songwriter Gordon Lightfoot dies at 84

Legendary folk singer-songwriter Gordon Lightfoot dies at 84

TORONTO — Gordon Lightfoot, the legendary folk musician whose silvery refrains told a tale of Canadian identity that was exported to listeners worldwide, has died at 84.
B.C. coroner's jury says Vancouver police should expedite use of body cameras

B.C. coroner's jury says Vancouver police should expedite use of body cameras

BURNABY, B.C. — The jury in the British Columbia coroner's inquest into the death of Myles Gray after a beating by Vancouver police nearly eight years ago is recommending the department expedite its use of body-worn cameras for all patrol officers.
Legendary folk singer-songwriter Gordon Lightfoot dies at 84

Legendary folk singer-songwriter Gordon Lightfoot dies at 84

TORONTO — Gordon Lightfoot, the legendary folk singer whose silvery refrains told a tale of Canadian identity that was exported to listeners worldwide, has died at age 84.
White House, DHS to end COVID-19 vaccination rule for foreign travellers by May 12

White House, DHS to end COVID-19 vaccination rule for foreign travellers by May 12

WASHINGTON — The Biden administration says COVID-19 vaccination requirements for foreign air travellers and at the Canada-U.S. border are being lifted as of May 12.
Quebec flooding: Two firefighters missing northeast of capital, states of emergency

Quebec flooding: Two firefighters missing northeast of capital, states of emergency

BAIE-SAINT-PAUL, Que. — Provincial police have confirmed that two people swept away by the current on the flooded Rivière du Gouffre in Quebec's Charlevoix region, where up to 60 millimetres of rain fell within a 24-hour period, are firefighters.
Revamped Liberal attempt to ban assault-style firearms would apply to future models

Revamped Liberal attempt to ban assault-style firearms would apply to future models

OTTAWA — The Liberal government is proposing a ban on assault-style firearms that would apply once legislation now before Parliament comes into force.
Pope's willingness to return sacred items means they will come home: national chief

Pope's willingness to return sacred items means they will come home: national chief

The national chief of the Assembly of First Nations says the Pope's willingness to return artifacts stored at the Vatican Museum is another step forward on Indigenous Peoples' journey with the head of the Roman Catholic Church.
Alberta UCP leader Smith hedges on pursuing defamation lawsuit against CBC over COVID

Alberta UCP leader Smith hedges on pursuing defamation lawsuit against CBC over COVID

EDMONTON — Alberta United Conservative Leader Danielle Smith won’t say if she will follow through on her threat to sue the CBC for defamation over its coverage of her role in prosecuting COVID-19 court cases.