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Quesnel, B.C., mayor wins lawsuit against city after residential school book controversy

The mayor of Quesnel in northern B.C. has won a lawsuit against the city after he was censured and removed from numerous committees following a controversy over the distribution of a book accused of minimizing the impact of residential schools.
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Quesnel, B.C., mayor wins lawsuit against city after residential school book controversy

The mayor of Quesnel in northern B.C. has won a lawsuit against the city after he was censured and removed from numerous committees following a controversy over the distribution of a book accused of minimizing the impact of residential schools.

Manitoba cancels polar bear ecotourism permits for company owned by PC leadership candidate

Manitoba has rescinded polar bear viewing vehicle permits for an ecoutourism company owned by a candidate vying to lead the opposition Progressive Conservative Party.
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Manitoba cancels polar bear ecotourism permits for company owned by PC leadership candidate

Manitoba has rescinded polar bear viewing vehicle permits for an ecoutourism company owned by a candidate vying to lead the opposition Progressive Conservative Party.

Transition process to replace Justin Trudeau is quietly underway

The next Liberal leader is scheduled to be announced on March 9. Behind the scenes, work to prepare the transition has already begun.
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Transition process to replace Justin Trudeau is quietly underway

The next Liberal leader is scheduled to be announced on March 9. Behind the scenes, work to prepare the transition has already begun.

Toronto hasn't ticketed a single driver for idling in the last 5 years. Here's why

Toronto was the first Canadian municipality to implement an anti-idling bylaw nearly 30 years ago. But a new report reveals the city is no longer proactively enforcing the bylaw and no tickets have been issued to drivers who idle for longer than a minute sinc
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Toronto hasn't ticketed a single driver for idling in the last 5 years. Here's why

Toronto was the first Canadian municipality to implement an anti-idling bylaw nearly 30 years ago. But a new report reveals the city is no longer proactively enforcing the bylaw and no tickets have been issued to drivers who idle for longer than a minute since 2019.

Buffy Sainte-Marie returns her Order of Canada, says she never denied having American citizenship

In her first statement since she was stripped of the award, the singer-songwriter says that she's an American citizen and holds a U.S. passport, but was adopted as a young adult by a Cree family in Saskatchewan.
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Buffy Sainte-Marie returns her Order of Canada, says she never denied having American citizenship

In her first statement since she was stripped of the award, the singer-songwriter says that she's an American citizen and holds a U.S. passport, but was adopted as a young adult by a Cree family in Saskatchewan.

B.C. budget pushes deficit to $10.9 billion

The latest fiscal plan from the B.C. government — entitled «Standing Strong for B.C.» — sets new records of provincial debt but is being defended by the finance minister as necessary to respond to the U.S. tariffs and not cut essential public
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B.C. budget pushes deficit to $10.9 billion

The latest fiscal plan from the B.C. government — entitled «Standing Strong for B.C.» — sets new records of provincial debt but is being defended by the finance minister as necessary to respond to the U.S. tariffs and not cut essential public services British Columbians rely on.

​​​​​​​Ottawa pays out over $100K to Quebec group that lost contract for Afghan war monument

Ottawa recently signed an out-of-court settlement with a team of Quebec architects that was denied the prestigious contract to design the National Monument to Canada’s Mission in Afghanistan.
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​​​​​​​Ottawa pays out over $100K to Quebec group that lost contract for Afghan war monument

Ottawa recently signed an out-of-court settlement with a team of Quebec architects that was denied the prestigious contract to design the National Monument to Canada’s Mission in Afghanistan.

Canada's military should fix white supremacy problem before it starts: analyst

Political scientist Andy Knight says his research suggests current attitudes within the Armed Forces favour white, male and Christian cultures and put groups like women, people of colour, newcomers and the 2SLGBTQ+ community at a disadvantage. Knight, with th
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Canada's military should fix white supremacy problem before it starts: analyst

Political scientist Andy Knight says his research suggests current attitudes within the Armed Forces favour white, male and Christian cultures and put groups like women, people of colour, newcomers and the 2SLGBTQ+ community at a disadvantage. Knight, with the University of Alberta, is to meet with defence and military officials in Ottawa to discuss his findings and recommendations.

'There's definitely demand': How homes without basements, stairs could ease northern Ontario housing crisis

Builders in Sudbury and elswhere in northern Ontario are focusing on slab-on-grade construction to give more housing options to seniors looking to downsize.
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'There's definitely demand': How homes without basements, stairs could ease northern Ontario housing crisis

Builders in Sudbury and elswhere in northern Ontario are focusing on slab-on-grade construction to give more housing options to seniors looking to downsize.

Manitoba's pleas for Amazon, Walmart to clamp down on online machete sales ignored

Amazon and Walmart Canada haven't responded to two separate letters from the provincial government, which ask it to «comply with the intent» of provincial legislation when selling machetes and other long-blade weapons online, the government conf
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Manitoba's pleas for Amazon, Walmart to clamp down on online machete sales ignored

Amazon and Walmart Canada haven't responded to two separate letters from the provincial government, which ask it to «comply with the intent» of provincial legislation when selling machetes and other long-blade weapons online, the government confirmed.

N.S. rapidly losing some of its most affordable apartments, while cost soars for new ones

Some of Nova Scotia's most affordable rental housing is quickly becoming less so, according to Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation data analyzed by CBC News. At the same time, the newest rental housing may be too expensive for many people.
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N.S. rapidly losing some of its most affordable apartments, while cost soars for new ones

Some of Nova Scotia's most affordable rental housing is quickly becoming less so, according to Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation data analyzed by CBC News. At the same time, the newest rental housing may be too expensive for many people.

Doug Ford has won another term. What's his 1st order of business?

After making it a central part of his re-election bid, experts say Premier Doug Ford will need to be ready to implement his proposed multibillion-dollar stimulus package as his new government waits to see if Donald Trump makes good on his tariff threats. 
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Doug Ford has won another term. What's his 1st order of business?

After making it a central part of his re-election bid, experts say Premier Doug Ford will need to be ready to implement his proposed multibillion-dollar stimulus package as his new government waits to see if Donald Trump makes good on his tariff threats. 

Use of psychedelics is on the rise in Canada. Doctors are starting to look at long-term risks, benefits

People who take prohibited psychedelics like psilocybin or LSD and go to the emergency department for care show a higher risk of death within five years compared with Canada's general population, a new study suggests.
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Use of psychedelics is on the rise in Canada. Doctors are starting to look at long-term risks, benefits

People who take prohibited psychedelics like psilocybin or LSD and go to the emergency department for care show a higher risk of death within five years compared with Canada's general population, a new study suggests.

Prime minister sets April date for byelection in Halifax riding

A byelection is scheduled for April 14 to determine a new member of Parliament for Halifax, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Sunday. 
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Prime minister sets April date for byelection in Halifax riding

A byelection is scheduled for April 14 to determine a new member of Parliament for Halifax, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Sunday. 

Public servant spotted cracks before downtown parking garage collapsed

Line De Matteis was one of just a few people to notice the cracks in a downtown Ottawa parking garage before its top floor partially gave out last week.
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Public servant spotted cracks before downtown parking garage collapsed

Line De Matteis was one of just a few people to notice the cracks in a downtown Ottawa parking garage before its top floor partially gave out last week.

Rex the dog was trapped on icy Lake St. Clair — but the Lakeshore, Ont., community rallied to save him

It took dozens of people using binoculars, telescopes, drones and snowmobiles to get Rex back to his Lakeshore, Ont., home on Thursday. 
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Rex the dog was trapped on icy Lake St. Clair — but the Lakeshore, Ont., community rallied to save him

It took dozens of people using binoculars, telescopes, drones and snowmobiles to get Rex back to his Lakeshore, Ont., home on Thursday. 

Palliative care doesn't mean a patient is at death's door. Here's why

Palliative care has an image problem. Dr. Samantha Winemaker, who has specialized in this field of medicine for 20 years, says most people incorrectly assume the practice is some kind of “Grim Reaper service.” But it's actually about living your best life
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Palliative care doesn't mean a patient is at death's door. Here's why

Palliative care has an image problem. Dr. Samantha Winemaker, who has specialized in this field of medicine for 20 years, says most people incorrectly assume the practice is some kind of “Grim Reaper service.” But it's actually about living your best life, she says.

Carney and Poilievre both want to stop wasteful spending. But what would they cut?

The real debate, if there is to be one, is about what Mark Carney and Pierre Poilievre would spend money on — and what they wouldn’t.
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Carney and Poilievre both want to stop wasteful spending. But what would they cut?

The real debate, if there is to be one, is about what Mark Carney and Pierre Poilievre would spend money on — and what they wouldn’t.

The legacy of Quebec's controversial pandemic curfew

Five years after the pandemic began, Quebec's curfew remains controversial — more than half the fines are unpaid, legal battles continue and health experts still debate whether the benefits outweighed the costs.
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The legacy of Quebec's controversial pandemic curfew

Five years after the pandemic began, Quebec's curfew remains controversial — more than half the fines are unpaid, legal battles continue and health experts still debate whether the benefits outweighed the costs.

Smaller Tory mandate than hoped for, no seat for Crombie and other takeaways from the Ont. election

While Doug Ford and his Progressive Conservatives' third majority win was obviously the most significant development of this week's Ontario election, it had other political ramifications. Here are some of the other key takeaways.
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Smaller Tory mandate than hoped for, no seat for Crombie and other takeaways from the Ont. election

While Doug Ford and his Progressive Conservatives' third majority win was obviously the most significant development of this week's Ontario election, it had other political ramifications. Here are some of the other key takeaways.

Many public servants in biggest federal departments breaking remote work rules

Large numbers of public servants working in the federal government's three biggest departments aren't following Ottawa's three-days-per-week office work rule, federal data shows.
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Many public servants in biggest federal departments breaking remote work rules

Large numbers of public servants working in the federal government's three biggest departments aren't following Ottawa's three-days-per-week office work rule, federal data shows.

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