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Quebec appeal court upholds ruling finding that police watchdog issued biased release

Quebec appeal court upholds ruling finding that police watchdog issued biased release

MONTREAL — The Quebec Court of Appeal has upheld a lower court decision which found that the family of a Montreal man killed by police was harmed when the province’s police watchdog issued a biased news release.
Company issues national recall for hypoallergenic infant formula

Company issues national recall for hypoallergenic infant formula

OTTAWA — A national recall has been issued for a brand of hypoallergenic infant formula over concerns it may be contaminated with a bacteria.
Gas tax paused in Manitoba, returns in Alberta at a lower rate

Gas tax paused in Manitoba, returns in Alberta at a lower rate

As one province pauses the gas tax to provide savings at the pumps, another is bringing it back. The Manitoba government says that starting Monday, motorists won't have to pay 14 cents per litre in fuel tax for the next six months.
Saskatchewan to stop collecting carbon levy from natural gas and electrical heat

Saskatchewan to stop collecting carbon levy from natural gas and electrical heat

REGINA — The Saskatchewan government says its natural gas utility is to stop collecting the carbon levy as of Monday from residential customers.
'I am done': Amid rider woes, is Ottawa's transit system a victim of its own success?

'I am done': Amid rider woes, is Ottawa's transit system a victim of its own success?

OTTAWA — It didn't feel like the glory days at the time, climbing onto a crowded bus and pushing into the crush of bodies, riders sweating into their wool coats and parkas.
'Unimaginable excess': Bid to attract showy superyachts to Cape Breton under scrutiny

'Unimaginable excess': Bid to attract showy superyachts to Cape Breton under scrutiny

HALIFAX — Not so long ago, the largest community in Cape Breton was best known as home to one of the most toxic waste sites in North America: the infamous Sydney tar ponds.
Ashes of Vancouver Star Trek fan set to go to space alongside famous stars

Ashes of Vancouver Star Trek fan set to go to space alongside famous stars

VANCOUVER — Gloria Knowlan never dreamt of boldly going where no one had gone before and was content to leave the journey to the "Star Trek" actors she came to love, but 12 years after her death, her family has ensured the final frontier will be her
Senior military leader: Canadians 'overly comfortable' as global security shifts

Senior military leader: Canadians 'overly comfortable' as global security shifts

OTTAWA — It's Bob Auchterlonie's job to be ready for the next crisis, whether that's a wildfire, a flood, a hurricane or war on another continent.
Quebec City looks to Finland's successful approach to ending homelessness

Quebec City looks to Finland's successful approach to ending homelessness

QUEBEC — As Quebec faces a worsening homelessness crisis, some politicians, including Quebec City Mayor Bruno Marchand, have suggested the solution may be a Finnish model that aims to give everyone a home.
Drag performer slur perpetuates myths, Ont. judge rules, defamation suit advances

Drag performer slur perpetuates myths, Ont. judge rules, defamation suit advances

A lawyer for a drag performer says a recent Ontario court ruling signals people using dangerous anti-LGBTQ slurs can't hide behind certain free speech protections to shield themselves from legal accountability.
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