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Trump bump: U.S. citizenship renunciation inquiries surge in Canada, lawyers say

For more than a decade, Wisconsin native Douglas Cowgill has helped Americans in Canada navigate the complex task of renouncing their U.S. citizenship, cutting themselves loose from that nation's Internal Revenue Service in the process.

Montreal vigil marking 8 years since Quebec City mosque shooting focuses on unity

At a commemoration for the 2017 tragedy that saw six lives lost at a mosque in Quebec's capital, organizers called for bridges to be built with other communities, especially in the current political climate.
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Montreal vigil marking 8 years since Quebec City mosque shooting focuses on unity

At a commemoration for the 2017 tragedy that saw six lives lost at a mosque in Quebec's capital, organizers called for bridges to be built with other communities, especially in the current political climate.

'I need her gone': Suspended lawyer wanted gun to 'take care' of ex-client, trial hears

The first witness in the trial of suspended Ottawa criminal defence lawyer James Bowie has testified that he «descended into madness» and became «obsessed» with an ex-client who accused him of extortion in late 2022, to the point of as
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'I need her gone': Suspended lawyer wanted gun to 'take care' of ex-client, trial hears

The first witness in the trial of suspended Ottawa criminal defence lawyer James Bowie has testified that he «descended into madness» and became «obsessed» with an ex-client who accused him of extortion in late 2022, to the point of asking for a gun to «take care» of her.

Green Party leader wants Parliament to adopt foreign interference changes before election

A new report into foreign interference recommend that Canada take several steps to thwart attempts to meddle in the next federal election. But with Parliament prorogued and an election expected this spring, can it be done in time?
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Green Party leader wants Parliament to adopt foreign interference changes before election

A new report into foreign interference recommend that Canada take several steps to thwart attempts to meddle in the next federal election. But with Parliament prorogued and an election expected this spring, can it be done in time?

Parents really do have a favourite child, new study suggests. And it's probably who you think it is

A new study suggests parents really do have a favourite kid based on birth order, gender and personality. Although the reasons may be more complex.
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Parents really do have a favourite child, new study suggests. And it's probably who you think it is

A new study suggests parents really do have a favourite kid based on birth order, gender and personality. Although the reasons may be more complex.

Congestion already costs Toronto drivers time and money. Here's how tolls could help

The final part of CBC Toronto’s three-part series Gridlocked: The Way Out explores why the idea of congestion pricing and tolls is so deeply unpopular in Ontario, despite helping ease traffic in other major cities, and how drivers may already be paying for
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Congestion already costs Toronto drivers time and money. Here's how tolls could help

The final part of CBC Toronto’s three-part series Gridlocked: The Way Out explores why the idea of congestion pricing and tolls is so deeply unpopular in Ontario, despite helping ease traffic in other major cities, and how drivers may already be paying for congestion one way or another.

Montreal public library says it can't host English book club, citing Quebec's new language law

Montreal writer Christopher DiRaddo says he's disappointed after a municipal library told him he's not allowed to hold his monthly book club there because it would violate Quebec's new language law.
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Montreal public library says it can't host English book club, citing Quebec's new language law

Montreal writer Christopher DiRaddo says he's disappointed after a municipal library told him he's not allowed to hold his monthly book club there because it would violate Quebec's new language law.

Hitman sentenced to life in prison for B.C. murder of former Air India bombing suspect

One of two hitmen hired to kill former Air India bombing suspect Ripudaman Singh Malik was sentenced Tuesday to life in prison without the possibility of parole for 20 years.
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Hitman sentenced to life in prison for B.C. murder of former Air India bombing suspect

One of two hitmen hired to kill former Air India bombing suspect Ripudaman Singh Malik was sentenced Tuesday to life in prison without the possibility of parole for 20 years.

Military police tampered with evidence in sexual assault investigation, Ontario Superior Court judge rules

Canadian military police tampered with evidence, showed bias and acted beyond the scope of their jurisdiction during an investigation, with the misconduct «so egregious» that an Ontario Superior Court judge stayed assault and sexual assault char
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Military police tampered with evidence in sexual assault investigation, Ontario Superior Court judge rules

Canadian military police tampered with evidence, showed bias and acted beyond the scope of their jurisdiction during an investigation, with the misconduct «so egregious» that an Ontario Superior Court judge stayed assault and sexual assault charges against an active member of the Canadian Armed Forces.

New study suggesting people with ADHD have shorter lifespans should be 'call to arms,' lead author says

People with ADHD are living shorter lives than they should, say the authors of a new British study, who stress that much of the known link between the disorder and premature death relates to a lack of education and support services.
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New study suggesting people with ADHD have shorter lifespans should be 'call to arms,' lead author says

People with ADHD are living shorter lives than they should, say the authors of a new British study, who stress that much of the known link between the disorder and premature death relates to a lack of education and support services.

Foreign interference inquiry to release final report today

More than 16 months after it was established, the public inquiry studying foreign interference in Canadian elections will release its final report today.
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Foreign interference inquiry to release final report today

More than 16 months after it was established, the public inquiry studying foreign interference in Canadian elections will release its final report today.

At federal inquiry, Canada Post blames workers leaving early and union points to mismanagement

Canada Post bosses and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers squared off in a downtown Ottawa hotel on Monday, the first day of hearings at the industrial inquiry commission convened by the labour minister.
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At federal inquiry, Canada Post blames workers leaving early and union points to mismanagement

Canada Post bosses and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers squared off in a downtown Ottawa hotel on Monday, the first day of hearings at the industrial inquiry commission convened by the labour minister.

She was trying to sell a play tent for $40. It ended up costing her $1,250

A woman in the Comox Valley on Vancouver Island wants to warn others about an online phishing scam on Facebook Marketplace after a sale that was supposed to earn her $40 cost her $1,250 instead. 
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She was trying to sell a play tent for $40. It ended up costing her $1,250

A woman in the Comox Valley on Vancouver Island wants to warn others about an online phishing scam on Facebook Marketplace after a sale that was supposed to earn her $40 cost her $1,250 instead. 

Can pickleball go corporate in Canada?

As pickleball continues to grow in popularity, a U.S. company hopes to bring its model of indoor pickleball franchises north of the border. But some warn Canada could be a tougher market to crack.
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Can pickleball go corporate in Canada?

As pickleball continues to grow in popularity, a U.S. company hopes to bring its model of indoor pickleball franchises north of the border. But some warn Canada could be a tougher market to crack.

Rogers customers disputing price hikes report unequal treatment

Dozens of Rogers Communications customers say they’re fed up with what appears to be an uneven playing field when they try to lower their monthly bills amid contract disputes.
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Rogers customers disputing price hikes report unequal treatment

Dozens of Rogers Communications customers say they’re fed up with what appears to be an uneven playing field when they try to lower their monthly bills amid contract disputes.

Trudeau plans on stacking Senate before retiring: source

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is planning a final wave of appointments to fill the 10 vacancies in the Senate before he retires in March, Radio-Canada has learned.
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Trudeau plans on stacking Senate before retiring: source

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is planning a final wave of appointments to fill the 10 vacancies in the Senate before he retires in March, Radio-Canada has learned.

Why some Canadian towns are seeing pushes to keep crosswalks white, let only certain flags fly

More citizen-led organizations across Canada are fighting for neutral public spaces, where crosswalks are white and there are limitations on the types of flags municipalities can fly.
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Why some Canadian towns are seeing pushes to keep crosswalks white, let only certain flags fly

More citizen-led organizations across Canada are fighting for neutral public spaces, where crosswalks are white and there are limitations on the types of flags municipalities can fly.

Former Canadian soldier David Lavery 'safe' in Qatar after release from Afghanistan, Joly says

Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly says Canadian Armed Forces veteran David Lavery is 'safe' in Qatar — months after a network that supports vets expressed concern that Lavery went missing in Afghanistan and was possibly detained by the Taliban gover
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Former Canadian soldier David Lavery 'safe' in Qatar after release from Afghanistan, Joly says

Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly says Canadian Armed Forces veteran David Lavery is 'safe' in Qatar — months after a network that supports vets expressed concern that Lavery went missing in Afghanistan and was possibly detained by the Taliban government.

2 children, 1 adult dead after apartment building fire in Hamilton

Two children and one adult are dead following a multiple-alarm fire at an apartment building at 35 Brock St. in Hamilton Sunday morning.
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2 children, 1 adult dead after apartment building fire in Hamilton

Two children and one adult are dead following a multiple-alarm fire at an apartment building at 35 Brock St. in Hamilton Sunday morning.

Canadian Navy sailor dies after boat capsizes in Halifax's Bedford Basin

A sailor with the Royal Canadian Navy has died after their rigid-hull inflatable boat capsized in Halifax's Bedford Basin on Friday night.
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Canadian Navy sailor dies after boat capsizes in Halifax's Bedford Basin

A sailor with the Royal Canadian Navy has died after their rigid-hull inflatable boat capsized in Halifax's Bedford Basin on Friday night.

Quebec snowbirds fleeing Sunshine State in droves due to high costs, weak loonie

Many Quebec snowbirds are putting their U.S. properties up for sale, no longer able to afford a U.S. lifestyle and spurred by a favourable exchange rate due to the loonie's declining value.
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Quebec snowbirds fleeing Sunshine State in droves due to high costs, weak loonie

Many Quebec snowbirds are putting their U.S. properties up for sale, no longer able to afford a U.S. lifestyle and spurred by a favourable exchange rate due to the loonie's declining value.

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