The Thursday news briefing: An at-a-glance survey of some top stories
Highlights from the news file for Thursday, May 11
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QUEBEC GOVERNMENT EXPECTS TO BOOST FLOOD COMPENSATION: Quebec Premier Philippe Couillard says his province will likely boost compensation for victims of flooding in the province. Couillard made the comment Thursday as he appeared at a news conference in Gatineau with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. More than 4,100 residences in Quebec have been affected by the floods and more than 3,000 people have had to leave their homes. Trudeau says as climate change continues to pose a threat, Canadians must be ready to deal with severe weather disasters.
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