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A judge is scheduled to rule today on whether to grant bail to three men facing terrorism charges in an alleged plot to forcibly seize land in the Quebec City area.

Quebec court Judge René de la Sablonnière heard evidence and arguments over three days.

Simon Angers-Audet, 24, Raphaël Lagacé, 25, and Marc-Aurèle Chabot, 24, face charges of facilitating a terrorist activity, and other charges related to the illegal storage of firearms and possession of explosives and prohibited devices.

Prime Minister Mark Carney announced Wednesday that Canada intends to recognize a Palestinian state at the United Nations in September, as long as the Palestinian Authority holds elections next year.

"Preserving a two-state solution means standing with all people who choose peace over violence or terrorism. And it means honouring their innate desire for peaceful coexistence," Carney told reporters on Parliament Hill.

He said Ottawa intends to officially recognize the State of Palestine at the UN General Assembly in September.

The likelihood of being hospitalized from slipping on ice is far greater in Manitoba than being hospitalized from a sports-related injury. A spokesperson for Canadian Institute for Health Information says that is one of their findings from a report released Thursday.

The sidewalk of Salem Home was transformed into a craft sale across generations on Wednesday for the second annual Create and Connect market.  

Intended for kids and residents at Salem to connect over their shared crafting passions, organizer Alana Thiessen shared that the aim was kids to bring their own businesses. “A lot of the time they don’t have the opportunities to go and raise their own money...so, I just wanted to open it up for them.” 

It was a strong weekend for the U15 AA South Central Cubs, culminating in the group earning a silver medal at provincials, a great reward for a hard working, close group.

"Pitching and defense wins," coach Phil Coggan says with a matter of fact tone combined with a sly smile. "Preached that all year. We got some amazing pitching performances from all our players."

The Winkler Community Foundation and the Evan Thomas Memorial Fund have teamed up with the Winkler Minor Hockey Association to launch a new initiative that helps young athletes participate in organized hockey. 

Through the newly activated Evan Thomas Memorial Trust Fund, the program will fully cover the registration fees for two players. 

Two people on a mission have undertaken a memorable journey that has resonated with residents in the Pembina Valley.  

Colonel (Ret’d) Bob Poirier and Major Steve Sloat are the individuals behind OPERATION GRIND FOR GUNNERS, an initiative that aims to cycle to every artillery unit in Western Canada from Victoria to Kenora.  

Australia has officially opened its market for fresh and frozen beef from Canada for the first time since BSE in 2003.

The Canadian Cattle Association is pleased noting its one of the last remaining countries to have maintained bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) restrictions, complete their risk assessment and open their market for Canadian beef. 

CCA President Tyler Fulton says Canadian beef farmers and ranchers are proud to produce the highest quality and safest beef in the world. 

Silage is one way to preserve harvested forage for use throughout the rest of the year. The underlying principle of making silage is allowing bacteria to multiply and produce acid – specifically acetic acid.   

Alberta has announced plans to invest $1.3 million to strengthen the health, biodiversity, and long-term resilience of the province's rangelands. 

Agriculture Minister RJ Sigurdson says healthy rangelands are the foundation of a strong agricultural sector.