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B.C. immigration consultant discovers forged foreign worker documents — with her name on them

Twice in two weeks, Surrey, B.C., immigration consultant Neera Agnihotri discovered her firm was listed on employment documents for foreign workers supposedly bound for B.C. The only problem: she had never heard of any of the prospective workers or the bu
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B.C. immigration consultant discovers forged foreign worker documents — with her name on them

Twice in two weeks, Surrey, B.C., immigration consultant Neera Agnihotri discovered her firm was listed on employment documents for foreign workers supposedly bound for B.C. The only problem: she had never heard of any of the prospective workers or the businesses wanting to hire them.

John Hogan is Newfoundland and Labrador's premier-designate

The Liberal Party announced Saturday afternoon that John Hogan received the most votes from party members, and will be the party’s new leader. Hogan will remain premier at least until a general election is called later this year.
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John Hogan is Newfoundland and Labrador's premier-designate

The Liberal Party announced Saturday afternoon that John Hogan received the most votes from party members, and will be the party’s new leader. Hogan will remain premier at least until a general election is called later this year.

Black bears declined in parts of Ont., new research shows. How that could impact hunting is a bigger question

The black bear population in Ontario has seen significant declines in a few areas of the province, according to a population survey conducted by government researchers, raising concerns about the health of the bears and the impact of hunting them.
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Black bears declined in parts of Ont., new research shows. How that could impact hunting is a bigger question

The black bear population in Ontario has seen significant declines in a few areas of the province, according to a population survey conducted by government researchers, raising concerns about the health of the bears and the impact of hunting them.

Step up measles vaccinations, say doctors as outbreaks accelerate in Ontario, Alberta

Measles outbreaks in Ontario and Alberta continue to grow because vaccination rates are too low, say some doctors urging provincial public health officials to step up efforts.
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Step up measles vaccinations, say doctors as outbreaks accelerate in Ontario, Alberta

Measles outbreaks in Ontario and Alberta continue to grow because vaccination rates are too low, say some doctors urging provincial public health officials to step up efforts.

Decades after his death, family repatriates First Nation man's remains 1,200 km back home

After decades of effort, Percy Onabigon's family is repatriating his remains back to Long Lake #58 First Nation in northern Ontario. He was buried more than 1,200 kilometres away after being taken to a residential school without his family's consent.
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Decades after his death, family repatriates First Nation man's remains 1,200 km back home

After decades of effort, Percy Onabigon's family is repatriating his remains back to Long Lake #58 First Nation in northern Ontario. He was buried more than 1,200 kilometres away after being taken to a residential school without his family's consent.

One year after the Trans Mountain Pipeline expansion, why isn't it full?

The Canadian oilpatch has a brand-new pipeline, something it's pleaded for year after year, and it offers a relatively quick route to the West Coast and overseas markets. But a year in, the newly expanded Trans Mountain Pipeline still isn’t running at full
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One year after the Trans Mountain Pipeline expansion, why isn't it full?

The Canadian oilpatch has a brand-new pipeline, something it's pleaded for year after year, and it offers a relatively quick route to the West Coast and overseas markets. But a year in, the newly expanded Trans Mountain Pipeline still isn’t running at full capacity — though the CEO of the Crown corporation says he doesn’t think it’s a problem.

With less than 1% of the vote, does the People's Party of Canada have a future?

After gaining five per cent of the national vote in 2021, the People's Party of Canada lost a sizable chunk of its support on Monday. Does Maxime Bernier's party, which the ex-Conservative pitches as a populist, anti-«globalist» alternative to oth
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With less than 1% of the vote, does the People's Party of Canada have a future?

After gaining five per cent of the national vote in 2021, the People's Party of Canada lost a sizable chunk of its support on Monday. Does Maxime Bernier's party, which the ex-Conservative pitches as a populist, anti-«globalist» alternative to others, have a future?

This campaign raised $57K to repatriate a 'loving mother' killed in Lapu-Lapu festival tragedy. It was fake

GoFundMe removed a campaign claiming to be raising funds for a victim of the Lapu-Lapu festival tragedy Wednesday, saying it is refunding the more than $57,000 donated. A B.C. woman who reported her suspicions that the fundraiser was fake says she “couldn
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This campaign raised $57K to repatriate a 'loving mother' killed in Lapu-Lapu festival tragedy. It was fake

GoFundMe removed a campaign claiming to be raising funds for a victim of the Lapu-Lapu festival tragedy Wednesday, saying it is refunding the more than $57,000 donated. A B.C. woman who reported her suspicions that the fundraiser was fake says she “couldn’t bear the thought” of people taking advantage of the community’s generosity in a time of tragedy.

First Nations chiefs say Alberta premier is trying to 'manufacture a national unity crisis'

Many First Nations in Alberta are denouncing Bill 54, the Election Statutes Amendment Act tabled in the provincial legislature Tuesday, saying it disregards treaty rights.
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First Nations chiefs say Alberta premier is trying to 'manufacture a national unity crisis'

Many First Nations in Alberta are denouncing Bill 54, the Election Statutes Amendment Act tabled in the provincial legislature Tuesday, saying it disregards treaty rights.

Danielle Smith's reform is nudging Alberta separation vote from 'if' toward 'when'

Activists would need signatures from a reduced fraction of Albertans to force a referendum, thanks to a new UCP bill. But to actually win separation, they must climb a much higher wall (and most oppose the idea).
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Danielle Smith's reform is nudging Alberta separation vote from 'if' toward 'when'

Activists would need signatures from a reduced fraction of Albertans to force a referendum, thanks to a new UCP bill. But to actually win separation, they must climb a much higher wall (and most oppose the idea).

Appeal of ban on random police stops in Quebec headed to Supreme Court

The Supreme Court of Canada has agreed to hear a case about whether it's constitutional for police to make a random traffic stop without reasonable suspicion the driver has committed an offence.
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Appeal of ban on random police stops in Quebec headed to Supreme Court

The Supreme Court of Canada has agreed to hear a case about whether it's constitutional for police to make a random traffic stop without reasonable suspicion the driver has committed an offence.

Watch these bobcat sisters being released into the wild in B.C., 10 months after they were found orphaned

Two orphaned bobcat sisters were released into the wild near Powell River, B.C., on Friday, 10 months after they were found malnourished near a logging road.
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Watch these bobcat sisters being released into the wild in B.C., 10 months after they were found orphaned

Two orphaned bobcat sisters were released into the wild near Powell River, B.C., on Friday, 10 months after they were found malnourished near a logging road.

P.E.I. schools to track complaints after substitute who sexually touched student kept teaching

P.E.I.'s Public Schools Branch has implemented a central reporting system to track all complaints regarding staff after it was revealed in court that substitute teacher Matthew Alan Craswell was able to continue working after sexually touching a student at
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P.E.I. schools to track complaints after substitute who sexually touched student kept teaching

P.E.I.'s Public Schools Branch has implemented a central reporting system to track all complaints regarding staff after it was revealed in court that substitute teacher Matthew Alan Craswell was able to continue working after sexually touching a student at a primary school.

Driver who crashed bus into Laval daycare 'stole our innocent child,' mother tells court

Marie-Christine Cloutier and other members of families affected by the attack read victim-impact statements in a courtroom in Laval, Que., days after a Superior Court judge found the accused, Pierre Ny St-Amand, not criminally responsible for what he did.
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Driver who crashed bus into Laval daycare 'stole our innocent child,' mother tells court

Marie-Christine Cloutier and other members of families affected by the attack read victim-impact statements in a courtroom in Laval, Que., days after a Superior Court judge found the accused, Pierre Ny St-Amand, not criminally responsible for what he did.

Province now accepting applications for 'Alberta is Calling' moving bonus

Some of the more than 150,000 people who settled in Alberta last year can now recover money they spent to start a new life in «Wild Rose Country.»
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Province now accepting applications for 'Alberta is Calling' moving bonus

Some of the more than 150,000 people who settled in Alberta last year can now recover money they spent to start a new life in «Wild Rose Country.»

How the Liberals came up short in Ontario — and lost their majority bid

Winning a fourth mandate and returning to power was certainly a victory for the federal Liberals, but it was marred by a disappointing showing in Ontario which played a significant role in costing them a majority.
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How the Liberals came up short in Ontario — and lost their majority bid

Winning a fourth mandate and returning to power was certainly a victory for the federal Liberals, but it was marred by a disappointing showing in Ontario which played a significant role in costing them a majority.

Canada's economy shrank 0.2% in February, but signs point to growth in March: StatsCan

Statistics Canada says the Canadian economy shrank in the month of February, but declines might not last long, as early signs for March point to moderate GDP growth.
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Canada's economy shrank 0.2% in February, but signs point to growth in March: StatsCan

Statistics Canada says the Canadian economy shrank in the month of February, but declines might not last long, as early signs for March point to moderate GDP growth.

Winnipeg Coun. Jason Schreyer dead at 57, remembered as 'strong and independent voice'

Coun. Jason Schreyer, who represented the Winnipeg ward of Elmwood-East Kildonan for the past 11 years, has died, city council announced in a statement.
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Winnipeg Coun. Jason Schreyer dead at 57, remembered as 'strong and independent voice'

Coun. Jason Schreyer, who represented the Winnipeg ward of Elmwood-East Kildonan for the past 11 years, has died, city council announced in a statement.

Canada's economy shrunk 0.2% in February, but early signs point to growth in March: StatsCan

Statistics Canada says the Canadian economy shrunk in the month of February, but declines might not last long, as early signs for March point to moderate GDP growth.
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Canada's economy shrunk 0.2% in February, but early signs point to growth in March: StatsCan

Statistics Canada says the Canadian economy shrunk in the month of February, but declines might not last long, as early signs for March point to moderate GDP growth.

'The west really doesn't count': Election called just as B.C. polls closed — again

On Monday night, at about 7:15 p.m. PT, media outlets including CBC News projected the Liberals would form the next government. 
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'The west really doesn't count': Election called just as B.C. polls closed — again

On Monday night, at about 7:15 p.m. PT, media outlets including CBC News projected the Liberals would form the next government. 

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