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Politics·NewHousing Minister Sean Fraser says the federal government will roll out more than 60 housing agreements with small and rural communities across the country over the next few weeks.Deals will…

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Feds announce $176 million in housing deals with more than 60 rural communities

Culturally focused dementia care needed for Canada's senior immigrants, researchers say

Hundreds pay respects to restaurant owner beaten in Owen Sound