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Want to recall a Canadian politician? It's not easy — if it's even allowed where you live

Only two provinces allow for the recall of politicians. But with the bar set high for the process, most politicians targeted are likely not in any jeopardy. Here's a closer look at recall legislation in Canada, its history, arguments for and against, and the

London Drugs in heart of Vancouver's Downtown Eastside to close on Feb. 1

The decision to close the location in the Woodwards Building, which has been open since 2009 and in the neighbourhood since 1945, was not taken lightly, according to London Drugs President and COO Clint Mahlman.
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London Drugs in heart of Vancouver's Downtown Eastside to close on Feb. 1

The decision to close the location in the Woodwards Building, which has been open since 2009 and in the neighbourhood since 1945, was not taken lightly, according to London Drugs President and COO Clint Mahlman.

Rink explosion in Alta. town last month caused by mechanical failure: investigation

A propane leak from Zamboni ice machine, not human error, caused blast that badly damaged recreation centre in Taber, Alta.
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Rink explosion in Alta. town last month caused by mechanical failure: investigation

A propane leak from Zamboni ice machine, not human error, caused blast that badly damaged recreation centre in Taber, Alta.

Lawyer says Coquitlam, B.C., RCMP officer should be dismissed for sexist, racist group chat comments

Coquitlam RCMP Const. Mersad Mesbah testified on his own behalf at a hearing Wednesday for whether he should be dismissed from the police force for derogatory comments he made in group chats with other officers.
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Lawyer says Coquitlam, B.C., RCMP officer should be dismissed for sexist, racist group chat comments

Coquitlam RCMP Const. Mersad Mesbah testified on his own behalf at a hearing Wednesday for whether he should be dismissed from the police force for derogatory comments he made in group chats with other officers.

With Carney headed to China for trade talks, what’s in it for B.C.?

As Prime Minister Mark Carney prepares for a trade trip to China, British Columbian officials believe he could open the door to new markets for local industry.
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With Carney headed to China for trade talks, what’s in it for B.C.?

As Prime Minister Mark Carney prepares for a trade trip to China, British Columbian officials believe he could open the door to new markets for local industry.

Mother convicted in death of girl born on plane gets 10 years in prison

In 2020, a woman failed to take her five-year-old daughter to see a doctor for six days before the girl died in her bedroom from an untreated bladder rupture. She has now been sentenced to 10 years in prison, minus half a year already spent in custody.
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Mother convicted in death of girl born on plane gets 10 years in prison

In 2020, a woman failed to take her five-year-old daughter to see a doctor for six days before the girl died in her bedroom from an untreated bladder rupture. She has now been sentenced to 10 years in prison, minus half a year already spent in custody.

Man who defaced Holocaust Monument won't serve more time behind bars

The former City of Ottawa lawyer who defaced the National Holocaust Monument with blood-red paint last summer won't serve any more time behind bars.
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Man who defaced Holocaust Monument won't serve more time behind bars

The former City of Ottawa lawyer who defaced the National Holocaust Monument with blood-red paint last summer won't serve any more time behind bars.

Cornwall shooting sheds light on intimate partner violence among seniors, shelter says

A fatal weekend shooting in Cornwall, Ont., is shedding a stark spotlight on a segment of the population whose experience of intimate partner violence has only recently been recognized for what it is, a local women's shelter says.
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Cornwall shooting sheds light on intimate partner violence among seniors, shelter says

A fatal weekend shooting in Cornwall, Ont., is shedding a stark spotlight on a segment of the population whose experience of intimate partner violence has only recently been recognized for what it is, a local women's shelter says.

Quebec Superior Court approves class action against Ticketmaster over service fees

The Quebec Superior Court has authorized a class-action lawsuit against Ticketmaster that accuses the American company of charging abusive service fees on ticket sales.
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Quebec Superior Court approves class action against Ticketmaster over service fees

The Quebec Superior Court has authorized a class-action lawsuit against Ticketmaster that accuses the American company of charging abusive service fees on ticket sales.

Alberta government launches website to host information about proposed oil pipeline

Government says it plans to have an application ready by July 1 to the federal major projects office, which aims to expedite infrastructure projects deemed in the nation's interest.
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Alberta government launches website to host information about proposed oil pipeline

Government says it plans to have an application ready by July 1 to the federal major projects office, which aims to expedite infrastructure projects deemed in the nation's interest.

Kashechewan First Nation residents in Ontario using bottled, river water after treatment plant fails

Kashechewan First Nation, along northern Ontario’s James Bay coast, is in a local state of emergency and plans to evacuate residents in the coming days because its water treatment system is in disrepair.
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Kashechewan First Nation residents in Ontario using bottled, river water after treatment plant fails

Kashechewan First Nation, along northern Ontario’s James Bay coast, is in a local state of emergency and plans to evacuate residents in the coming days because its water treatment system is in disrepair.

N.B. couple shot dead in drug trafficking murder-for-hire plot against son, Crown tells jury

An elderly Dieppe couple were shot once each by a man hired by a drug network to kill their son, a Crown prosecutor told a Moncton jury on Tuesday.
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N.B. couple shot dead in drug trafficking murder-for-hire plot against son, Crown tells jury

An elderly Dieppe couple were shot once each by a man hired by a drug network to kill their son, a Crown prosecutor told a Moncton jury on Tuesday.

Woman pleads guilty to 6 counts of assault in Vancouver seawall stabbings

Tamara Hamelin, 35, was charged with four counts of assault with a weapon and two counts of assault in relation to a series of stabbing attacks in Vancouver's Yaletown neighbourhood last October. She pleaded guilty to the offences last month.
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Woman pleads guilty to 6 counts of assault in Vancouver seawall stabbings

Tamara Hamelin, 35, was charged with four counts of assault with a weapon and two counts of assault in relation to a series of stabbing attacks in Vancouver's Yaletown neighbourhood last October. She pleaded guilty to the offences last month.

Ontario's new online courts portal is causing delays, bogging down system, Toronto lawyers say

A new online portal meant to streamline access to Ontario's court system is leaving some lawyers grappling with unpredictable delays and facing new hurdles in managing their cases, they say months after the platform's initial rollout.
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Ontario's new online courts portal is causing delays, bogging down system, Toronto lawyers say

A new online portal meant to streamline access to Ontario's court system is leaving some lawyers grappling with unpredictable delays and facing new hurdles in managing their cases, they say months after the platform's initial rollout.

Fugitive wanted in connection with Desjardins data breach arrested in Spain

Juan Pablo Serrano, wanted since June 2024 in connection with a massive Desjardins data breach, was arrested by Spanish authorities, according to Quebec provincial police.
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Fugitive wanted in connection with Desjardins data breach arrested in Spain

Juan Pablo Serrano, wanted since June 2024 in connection with a massive Desjardins data breach, was arrested by Spanish authorities, according to Quebec provincial police.

Amnesty International joins fight for Nova Scotia dump site cleanup and safe water

An international organization that often finds itself at the centre of human rights conflicts in developing countries has turned its attention to a small town in southwest Nova Scotia.
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Amnesty International joins fight for Nova Scotia dump site cleanup and safe water

An international organization that often finds itself at the centre of human rights conflicts in developing countries has turned its attention to a small town in southwest Nova Scotia.

Cheaper obesity medications could come to Canada this summer, as Health Canada reviews generics

In Canada, the patent for some semaglutide drugs has expired, paving the way for the country to become the first to offer cheaper generic versions of medications like Ozempic and Wegovy to people with prescriptions. Pharmaceutical experts say this could take
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Cheaper obesity medications could come to Canada this summer, as Health Canada reviews generics

In Canada, the patent for some semaglutide drugs has expired, paving the way for the country to become the first to offer cheaper generic versions of medications like Ozempic and Wegovy to people with prescriptions. Pharmaceutical experts say this could take some time.

More oil production in Venezuela could hurt Canada's oilpatch

A regime change in Venezuela could both help that country regain its former prominence as an oil producer and pose a threat to Canada’s industry, which is producing record amounts of oil and is expected to continue to grow for several more years.
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More oil production in Venezuela could hurt Canada's oilpatch

A regime change in Venezuela could both help that country regain its former prominence as an oil producer and pose a threat to Canada’s industry, which is producing record amounts of oil and is expected to continue to grow for several more years.

B.C. jobs in high demand: Why 2026 may be the best time to learn a trade

Amid Prime Minister Mark Carney’s push for nation-building projects and uncertainty around  AI’s impact on the job market, an advocate for British Columbia’s construction industry says there’s no better time to consider a career in the trades. 
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B.C. jobs in high demand: Why 2026 may be the best time to learn a trade

Amid Prime Minister Mark Carney’s push for nation-building projects and uncertainty around  AI’s impact on the job market, an advocate for British Columbia’s construction industry says there’s no better time to consider a career in the trades. 

Unions, public service employees speak out against Ontario return to office policy

Ontario’s mandate for government employees to return to office five days a week has kicked in starting Monday, much to the dismay of unions and public service workers. 
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Unions, public service employees speak out against Ontario return to office policy

Ontario’s mandate for government employees to return to office five days a week has kicked in starting Monday, much to the dismay of unions and public service workers. 

Ontario will hold firm on U.S. booze ban at LCBO, says finance minister

Ontario’s finance minister says nothing short of full removal of tariffs will bring U.S. booze back to LCBO shelves, doubling-down on a trade irritant that has continued to frustrate President Donald Trump’s administration. Marlene/WebFlag skeds for Jan.
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Ontario will hold firm on U.S. booze ban at LCBO, says finance minister

Ontario’s finance minister says nothing short of full removal of tariffs will bring U.S. booze back to LCBO shelves, doubling-down on a trade irritant that has continued to frustrate President Donald Trump’s administration. Marlene/WebFlag skeds for Jan. 5

Thunder Bay, Ont. university piloting walk that brings 9,000 years of local history to life

Lakehead University is testing a new Two-Eyed Seeing walk that guides participants through Indigenous history, culture and reconciliation on its Thunder Bay campus
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Thunder Bay, Ont. university piloting walk that brings 9,000 years of local history to life

Lakehead University is testing a new Two-Eyed Seeing walk that guides participants through Indigenous history, culture and reconciliation on its Thunder Bay campus

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