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OTTAWA — Thomas Hartle became one of the first Canadians to receive a federal exemption to treat symptoms of his stage-four colon cancer with magic mushrooms just a few years ago — and he was celebrated for it.

MONTREAL — The president and CEO of Quebec's hydro utility announced on Tuesday she will step down on April 11 after less than three years on the job.

MONTREAL — Via Rail Canada is apologizing to travellers for extensive delays and cancellations over the holiday period as it offers refunds and travel credits.

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OTTAWA — The RCMP says many tips from Canada's financial intelligence agency about possible crimes "may not get investigated" due to a lack of policing resources and conflicting priorities.

DAWSON CITY, Yukon — Ask Sandy Silver about his path from being the only Liberal in the Yukon's legislature to the territory's premier and he will often pivot back to the community he represents, Dawson City, about 500 kilometres north of Whitehorse.

ABBOTSFORD, B.C. — More than four years after convicted sex offender Randall Hopley finished his sentence for abducting a young British Columbia boy, the parole board is recommending charges against him for not complying with supervision orders.

SURREY, B.C. — Three people have been found dead inside a home in Surrey, B.C. A news release from the Surrey RCMP says officers attended the home around noon Monday and found the people deceased.

MEXICO CITY — From the frosty throes of a Canadian winter, the land of conquistadors and Frida Kahlo can seem a million miles away.

OTTAWA — A parliamentary committee voted Monday to launch a study into the causes behind Canada's chaotic holiday travel season and to hear not only from industry giants, but also from some of the passengers who saw their plans upended.