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B.C. couple sold firm for fortune. With last $92M donation, they've given it all away

B.C. couple sold firm for fortune. With last $92M donation, they've given it all away

VICTORIA — British Columbia millionaire Eric Peterson is preparing to do something he's never been comfortable with — ask other very rich people for money.
B.C. orchards and vineyards to get $70M to replant after disastrous weather

B.C. orchards and vineyards to get $70M to replant after disastrous weather

PENTICTON, B.C. — Farmers in British Columbia will get an extra $70 million to replant and strengthen fruit orchards and vineyards after two years of weather-related disasters, says Premier David Eby.
'Lip service': Saskatchewan chief wants meeting with Ottawa after mass killer report

'Lip service': Saskatchewan chief wants meeting with Ottawa after mass killer report

SASKATOON — A First Nations chief in Saskatchewan says his community needs a seat at the table after a probe into the release of a mass killer failed to include members' input.
Canada pledges help for Palestinian sex-crime victims, angering Israeli envoy

Canada pledges help for Palestinian sex-crime victims, angering Israeli envoy

OTTAWA — An announcement this week that Canada would provide funding for Palestinian women who have survived sexual violence drew an immediate rebuke from a senior Israeli official.
'Stay with us': Quebec coroner's inquest in officer's death hears from colleagues

'Stay with us': Quebec coroner's inquest in officer's death hears from colleagues

MONTREAL — Officers who were involved in the operation last March that resulted in the deaths of a Quebec provincial police sergeant and her killer offered emotional testimony Wednesday about how the fatal events played out.
End of Quebec electric vehicle rebate will slow shift to cleaner cars: auto dealers

End of Quebec electric vehicle rebate will slow shift to cleaner cars: auto dealers

MONTREAL — Automobile dealers and manufacturers say Quebec's decision to end a rebate for electric vehicle purchases will stop people in the province from buying cleaner cars.
Auditor general's office fires two workers who made extra cash with federal contracts

Auditor general's office fires two workers who made extra cash with federal contracts

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has signalled that his Liberal government is rethinking how it evaluates and accepts proposals for work following the recent firing of two public servants who were making side money from federal contracts.
Case of former Quebec judge accused of killing wife to end with guilty plea

Case of former Quebec judge accused of killing wife to end with guilty plea

QUEBEC — A retired Quebec judge who was facing a second murder trial in his wife's 2009 shooting death will enter a guilty plea on Thursday, putting an end to a legal battle spanning more than 14 years.
'False': Main contractor on ArriveCan app disputes auditor general's finding

'False': Main contractor on ArriveCan app disputes auditor general's finding

OTTAWA — The company that held a contract for the build of the ArriveCan app said it was paid millions less than what Canada's auditor general reported last month.
Poll: Canadians unsure online harms bill will make social media safer

Poll: Canadians unsure online harms bill will make social media safer

OTTAWA — Fewer than half of Canadians believe the federal government's plan to regulate social media sites will make platforms safer, a new survey suggests.
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