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OTTAWA - Beijing is seeking to improve relations with Ottawa after years of diplomatic unease, and though it's not clear whether Canada is ready to play ball, some experts say there are practical reasons to look for better co-operation.

This year has already marked an uptick in high-level talks.

Violence has erupted in Haiti this month amid tensions between rival gangs and the Canadian government says people should avoid all travel to the country. People in Waterloo with ties to the country say they're concerned about their family, friends and colleagues.

In this week's issue of our environment newsletter, we look at how religion is helping tackle climate anxiety and hear from a scientist who's calling for people to adopt an "urgent optimism" about climate change.

Where do you draw the line when it comes to tipping someone? Does it make a difference what service they provide? CTVNews.ca wants to hear your thoughts about tipping culture in Canada.

Euthanasia has become so common in Quebec that it now accounts for some 7 percent of all deaths, making it the third-biggest killer in the province after cancer and heart disease.

Flames trio enters final weekend at the Worlds with a chance to win it all

Just under half indicate preference for becoming a republic

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he shared the "best information" he had when he told Canadians a report about a Chinese government plot to target MPs was never shared outside of the Canadian Security Intelligence Service, despite information to the contrary. 

Conservative MP Michael Chong is demanding an explanation and action after reports that he and his family were targeted by China and one of its diplomats living in Toronto. Plus, how are the Liberals planning to re-energize the party?