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In the news today: Immigration ministers to talk temporary visa cap

In the news today: Immigration ministers to talk temporary visa cap

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today...
McGill to ask for injunction to dismantle pro-Palestinian encampment on its grounds

McGill to ask for injunction to dismantle pro-Palestinian encampment on its grounds

MONTREAL — Lawyers for McGill University will be going to court today seeking an injunction to dismantle the pro-Palestinian encampment that has been on its grounds since last month.
Fire officials worry wind could push wildfire into B.C. town today

Fire officials worry wind could push wildfire into B.C. town today

FORT NELSON, B.C. — A fire behaviour specialist with the B.C.
Trial of Winnipeg serial killer expected to hear more testimony from police

Trial of Winnipeg serial killer expected to hear more testimony from police

WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg trial of admitted serial killer Jeremy Skibicki is expected to hear testimony today from a police officer who examined video surveillance.
Criminal trial of Freedom Convoy organizer Pat King begins today

Criminal trial of Freedom Convoy organizer Pat King begins today

OTTAWA — The criminal trial of Pat King, one of the most prominent figures associated with the 2022 Freedom Convoy protest in Ottawa, is expected to begin Monday.
B.C. town preps 'last stand' as wildfires rage across Western Canada

B.C. town preps 'last stand' as wildfires rage across Western Canada

Rob Fraser did not sugarcoat the situation facing Fort Nelson, B.C., as forecasts called for westerly winds to pick up in northeastern British Columbia late Sunday and turn a menacing nearby wildfire into a dire threat.
New pro-Palestinian encampment at Université du Québec à Montréal, organizers say

New pro-Palestinian encampment at Université du Québec à Montréal, organizers say

Montreal pro-Palestinian activists said Sunday they've set up a new encampment at the Université du Québec à Montréal, as nearby McGill University prepares to go to court to clear the protest camp that has been on its grounds since April 27.
Historians, First Nations leader question Quebec history museum concept

Historians, First Nations leader question Quebec history museum concept

MONTREAL — The Quebec government's framing of a new museum to be dedicated to the history of the Québécois nation is raising questions about how history is told and who it includes, two historians and the leader of a prominent First Nations group say
Canada Post cracks down on Nunavut loophole to get free Amazon Prime shipping

Canada Post cracks down on Nunavut loophole to get free Amazon Prime shipping

Amanda Eecherk is worried her grocery bills will skyrocket after Canada Post closed a loophole that people across Nunavut were using to stock their pantries with items shipped for free through Amazon Prime.
RCMP boss expresses desire for new law to deal with threats against politicians

RCMP boss expresses desire for new law to deal with threats against politicians

OTTAWA — RCMP commissioner Mike Duheme says he wants the government to look at drafting a new law that would make it easier for police to pursue charges against people who threaten elected officials.