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Territory off Newfoundland coast 1st to vote in French election

When you mention the French election to people in St-Pierre-Miquelon, many shake their heads in dismay. More May 06

• Macron's presidential campaign alleges 'massive' hacking attack after emails, documents leaked May 06
• CBC IN FRANCE Neither Le Pen nor Macron: Many French voters refuse to accept their options for president May 02 video
• French expats wait in long lines to cast ballot in Montreal May 06
• 'Extreme-left' candidate sees strong result in St-Pierre-Miquelon Apr 29

Analysis No apologies: Christy Clark stays true to form in final week of B.C. election trail

Campaigns matter, and their final days have a way of clarifying things. Or in Christy Clark’s case, crystallizing them. More May 06

• Canada weighing multiple trade actions against U.S. over softwood lumber dispute May 06
• CBC Investigates B.C. tax rebates for big banks and big business heat up election May 06

Premier urges safety as Canadian troops deployed to help with Quebec flooding

Five squadrons of Canadian Forces soldiers from CFB Valcartier have been dispatched to help the flood relief effort in Quebec. More May 06 video

• Quebec enlists Canadian Forces in fight against rising floodwaters May 06 video
• Montreal rainfall warning lifted for now, but showers and thunderstorms possible later May 06

Military, Veterans Affairs to test effects of medical marijuana on PTSD in clinical trial

The Canadian Forces and Veterans Affairs are setting up a clinical trial to evaluate the safety and efficacy of using medical marijuana to treat post-traumatic stress disorder in military members and veterans. More May 06 read comments

• Liberals table bills to legalize pot, clamp down on impaired driving Apr 13 video
• Ottawa bringing in stricter limits on medical marijuana for veterans Nov 22 video