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In the news today: Foreign interference inquiry continues, Ontario opens comms centre

In the news today: Foreign interference inquiry continues, Ontario opens comms centre

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today...
Killer whale rescue tactics could involve plan to lift orca calf out of lagoon

Killer whale rescue tactics could involve plan to lift orca calf out of lagoon

ZEBALLOS, B.C. — Experts are reconsidering their options on a rescue plan for the young killer whale trapped by the tide in a remote lagoon off Northern Vancouver Island.
Foreign interference inquiry slated to hear from chief electoral officer

Foreign interference inquiry slated to hear from chief electoral officer

OTTAWA — Canada's chief electoral officer, Stéphane Perrault, is slated to testify this morning at a commission of inquiry into foreign meddling allegations and how the government responded to them.
B.C. orca calf rescue team considers changing tactics to save stranded whale: DFO

B.C. orca calf rescue team considers changing tactics to save stranded whale: DFO

ZEBALLOS, B.C.
Statistics Canada says population growth rate in 2023 was highest since 1957

Statistics Canada says population growth rate in 2023 was highest since 1957

MONTREAL — Canada's population grew faster last year than it has at any time since the 1950s, amid a surge in the number of temporary residents, Statistics Canada reported Wednesday. The statistics agency says the population grew by 3.
Protection fund, bill of rights for renters coming; 'renters matter,' Trudeau says

Protection fund, bill of rights for renters coming; 'renters matter,' Trudeau says

VANCOUVER — A federal government announcement that rental history could be used on a credit score is a "gamechanger" for those who have been faithfully paying their rent for years, said a longtime advocate of the idea.
Diaspora community members tell of toll foreign meddling takes on families

Diaspora community members tell of toll foreign meddling takes on families

OTTAWA — Members of diaspora communities told a federal inquiry Wednesday of the ways that authoritarian governments make life extremely difficult for families when members dare question the regimes.
Ottawa signs $3.7B health deal with Quebec, final province to sign onto health accord

Ottawa signs $3.7B health deal with Quebec, final province to sign onto health accord

OTTAWA — All 13 provinces and territories were part of Ottawa's new health accord as of Wednesday after Health Minister Mark Holland announced a $3.7-billion health pact with Quebec.
Measles cases in Canada are increasing, Canada's chief public health officer warns

Measles cases in Canada are increasing, Canada's chief public health officer warns

The number of confirmed measles cases in Canada so far this year is more than three times higher than all infections recorded in 2023, the country's chief public health officer said as she urged people to ensure their vaccinations are up to date.
Climate change expected to drive shifts in urban birds, animals, bugs

Climate change expected to drive shifts in urban birds, animals, bugs

The mix of urban birds, bugs and other critters that humans have grown familiar with is due for a big shift because of climate change, a new study says.