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Supreme Court restores conviction of man whose Charter rights were violated in impaired driving case

A man who had his Charter rights violated when he was arrested for impaired driving has seen his conviction restored after the Supreme Court of Canada ruled Thursday that even though the evidence was obtained unlawfully it should not be excluded.
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Supreme Court restores conviction of man whose Charter rights were violated in impaired driving case

A man who had his Charter rights violated when he was arrested for impaired driving has seen his conviction restored after the Supreme Court of Canada ruled Thursday that even though the evidence was obtained unlawfully it should not be excluded.

MPs to vote on motion calling for public inquiry into foreign interference amid latest Han Dong allegations

MPs will be voting later today in the House of Commons about whether to endorse a report calling for a public inquiry into foreign interference, a move that comes amid new allegations involving the Chinese government interference in Canada's affairs.
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MPs to vote on motion calling for public inquiry into foreign interference amid latest Han Dong allegations

MPs will be voting later today in the House of Commons about whether to endorse a report calling for a public inquiry into foreign interference, a move that comes amid new allegations involving the Chinese government interference in Canada's affairs.

N.L. emphasizes positive financial outlook as health spending reaches record levels

The Newfoundland and Labrador government is painting a sunny picture of the province’s financial future as health spending reaches record levels.
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N.L. emphasizes positive financial outlook as health spending reaches record levels

The Newfoundland and Labrador government is painting a sunny picture of the province’s financial future as health spending reaches record levels.

N.S. government tables $14.4B budget focused on fixing health care

The Nova Scotia government’s 2023-24 budget shows major increases in tax revenue, and much of it is being spent on projects related to health care.
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N.S. government tables $14.4B budget focused on fixing health care

The Nova Scotia government’s 2023-24 budget shows major increases in tax revenue, and much of it is being spent on projects related to health care.

Ottawa has reached a deal with U.S. to allow it to close Roxham Road: sources

Radio-Canada has learned that the Trudeau government has reached a deal with the United States on irregular migration which will allow Ottawa to close the Roxham Road irregular crossing at the Canada-U.S. border. 
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Ottawa has reached a deal with U.S. to allow it to close Roxham Road: sources

Radio-Canada has learned that the Trudeau government has reached a deal with the United States on irregular migration which will allow Ottawa to close the Roxham Road irregular crossing at the Canada-U.S. border. 

Oneida Nation of the Thames gets $43 million from Feds for clean drinking water

Oneida Nation of the Thames, an Indigenous community near London, Ont., on a boil water advisory since 2019, has secured $43 million in federal funding to connect to a municipal water supply.
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Oneida Nation of the Thames gets $43 million from Feds for clean drinking water

Oneida Nation of the Thames, an Indigenous community near London, Ont., on a boil water advisory since 2019, has secured $43 million in federal funding to connect to a municipal water supply.

Mothers in Syrian detention camps given 'cruel' choice to keep children or send them to Canada: advocates

More than two dozen women and children held in northeastern Syrian detention camps are due to arrive on Canadian soil any day, but the fate of 10 of those children is unknown after their mothers were given the “cruel” choice of giving them up or keeping t
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Mothers in Syrian detention camps given 'cruel' choice to keep children or send them to Canada: advocates

More than two dozen women and children held in northeastern Syrian detention camps are due to arrive on Canadian soil any day, but the fate of 10 of those children is unknown after their mothers were given the “cruel” choice of giving them up or keeping them in “inhumane” conditions, according to advocates.

U.S. President Joe Biden arrives in Ottawa today for a two-day working visit

U.S. President Joe Biden will touch down in Ottawa Thursday for his first official state visit to Canada since winning the presidency more than two years ago — and the trip could be an opportunity for the two countries to cut some deals.
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U.S. President Joe Biden arrives in Ottawa today for a two-day working visit

U.S. President Joe Biden will touch down in Ottawa Thursday for his first official state visit to Canada since winning the presidency more than two years ago — and the trip could be an opportunity for the two countries to cut some deals.

More surgeries being scheduled, but not enough to clear pandemic backlog, nationwide data suggests

Canadians continued to face longer wait times for joint replacements and an array of cancer surgeries as the COVID-19 pandemic progressed, a new report shows, putting further pressure on hospitals and provincial governments to tackle the backlogs — all whil
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More surgeries being scheduled, but not enough to clear pandemic backlog, nationwide data suggests

Canadians continued to face longer wait times for joint replacements and an array of cancer surgeries as the COVID-19 pandemic progressed, a new report shows, putting further pressure on hospitals and provincial governments to tackle the backlogs — all while the country grapples with a health-care staffing crisis and an aging population.

How the rising cost of living is affecting Ramadan celebrations

With rising food prices, some Londoners celebrating Ramadan are adjusting their cooking plans — while others have chosen to let the celebrations take precedent for now. 
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How the rising cost of living is affecting Ramadan celebrations

With rising food prices, some Londoners celebrating Ramadan are adjusting their cooking plans — while others have chosen to let the celebrations take precedent for now. 

Zellers relaunching 12 stores across Canada today — and nostalgia is the door crasher

A dozen Zellers locations are set to open across Canada on Thursday, a decade after the discount chain vanished from Canada's retail landscape.
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Zellers relaunching 12 stores across Canada today — and nostalgia is the door crasher

A dozen Zellers locations are set to open across Canada on Thursday, a decade after the discount chain vanished from Canada's retail landscape.

3rd and 4th victims found after Old Montreal fire, 3 still missing

Two more victims were found in the rubble of the Old Montreal building engulfed by a devastating fire last week — bringing the total of dead recovered so far to four.
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3rd and 4th victims found after Old Montreal fire, 3 still missing

Two more victims were found in the rubble of the Old Montreal building engulfed by a devastating fire last week — bringing the total of dead recovered so far to four.

Obby Khan becomes first Muslim MLA to mark beginning of Ramadan in Manitoba legislature

A Muslim MLA delivered a statement to mark the beginning of Ramadan for the first time ever in the Manitoba legislature.
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Obby Khan becomes first Muslim MLA to mark beginning of Ramadan in Manitoba legislature

A Muslim MLA delivered a statement to mark the beginning of Ramadan for the first time ever in the Manitoba legislature.

B.C. First Nations file court case against federal decision not to renew salmon farm licences

Two B.C. First Nations and a British Columbia salmon farmer company are going to court to challenge the federal government's decision not to renew the licences for its open-net farms off Vancouver Island.
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B.C. First Nations file court case against federal decision not to renew salmon farm licences

Two B.C. First Nations and a British Columbia salmon farmer company are going to court to challenge the federal government's decision not to renew the licences for its open-net farms off Vancouver Island.

Spring is in the air in northwestern Ontario, but so is 15 cm of snow

An early spring snow storm hit Thunder Bay on the second official day of spring. People are digging out but they're taking it in stride, because in this part of Canada, it's not March without a good dump of snow.
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Spring is in the air in northwestern Ontario, but so is 15 cm of snow

An early spring snow storm hit Thunder Bay on the second official day of spring. People are digging out but they're taking it in stride, because in this part of Canada, it's not March without a good dump of snow.

Calgary pastor accused of hate-motivated crimes at drag storytime has history of violence

A Calgary pastor accused of hate-motivated crimes after an altercation at a library drag event has a criminal history for violent assaults and animal abuse, a judge heard Wednesday.
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Calgary pastor accused of hate-motivated crimes at drag storytime has history of violence

A Calgary pastor accused of hate-motivated crimes after an altercation at a library drag event has a criminal history for violent assaults and animal abuse, a judge heard Wednesday.

Canada's population grew by record 1 million in 2022, spurred by international migration

Canada's population increased by more than a million people for the first time in history in 2022, almost entirely due to a surge in immigrants and temporary residents, Statistics Canada said on Wednesday.
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Canada's population grew by record 1 million in 2022, spurred by international migration

Canada's population increased by more than a million people for the first time in history in 2022, almost entirely due to a surge in immigrants and temporary residents, Statistics Canada said on Wednesday.

Former Vancouver detective warns against rental scams after home listed online without his knowledge

Discovering his home had been posted on a rentals site without his knowledge, former police officer and detective Paul McNamara says he wants people to be aware and protect themselves from similar scams, adding he received little support from authorities.
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Former Vancouver detective warns against rental scams after home listed online without his knowledge

Discovering his home had been posted on a rentals site without his knowledge, former police officer and detective Paul McNamara says he wants people to be aware and protect themselves from similar scams, adding he received little support from authorities.

Micro galleries highlighting MMIWG stories aim to reconcile through knowledge and art

Sheila Joris is owner of the Strathroy, Ont., business KYIS Embroidery, one of many spaces showcasing the Canadian Library project, a micro gallery art installation raising awareness around missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls (MMIWG).
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Micro galleries highlighting MMIWG stories aim to reconcile through knowledge and art

Sheila Joris is owner of the Strathroy, Ont., business KYIS Embroidery, one of many spaces showcasing the Canadian Library project, a micro gallery art installation raising awareness around missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls (MMIWG).

Saskatchewan government expected to announce surplus budget as funding needs loom

The Saskatchewan Party government is to introduce its 2023-24 budget Wednesday, revealing plans the finance minister says will address cost-of-living and health-care pressures.
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Saskatchewan government expected to announce surplus budget as funding needs loom

The Saskatchewan Party government is to introduce its 2023-24 budget Wednesday, revealing plans the finance minister says will address cost-of-living and health-care pressures.

Major risk of flooding on Red River, new Manitoba flood forecast says

Manitobans are being warned there's now a major risk of flooding on the Red River this spring after a series of big snowstorms south of the border in the United States.
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Major risk of flooding on Red River, new Manitoba flood forecast says

Manitobans are being warned there's now a major risk of flooding on the Red River this spring after a series of big snowstorms south of the border in the United States.

Calgary doctor believed to be 1st in Canada to perform spine surgery on conscious patient

Todd Bene, a Calgary man who had chronic pain due to a damaged disc in his back, recently became the first patient to undergo spinal surgery while awake.
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Calgary doctor believed to be 1st in Canada to perform spine surgery on conscious patient

Todd Bene, a Calgary man who had chronic pain due to a damaged disc in his back, recently became the first patient to undergo spinal surgery while awake.

Could UPEI faculty be forced back to work? Not during an election campaign

With University of Prince Edward Island faculty striking in the middle of a provincial election campaign, one thing is certain: There's no way they can be forced back to work through legislation in the next few weeks. 
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Could UPEI faculty be forced back to work? Not during an election campaign

With University of Prince Edward Island faculty striking in the middle of a provincial election campaign, one thing is certain: There's no way they can be forced back to work through legislation in the next few weeks. 

From bubble to boom? New report shows economic momentum in Atlantic Canada

Atlantic Canada's economy has «wind in its sails» and is poised for an economic breakout, according to a new report from the Ottawa-based think tank Public Policy Forum, but with more prosperity comes new challenges.
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From bubble to boom? New report shows economic momentum in Atlantic Canada

Atlantic Canada's economy has «wind in its sails» and is poised for an economic breakout, according to a new report from the Ottawa-based think tank Public Policy Forum, but with more prosperity comes new challenges.

Halifax police called to schools hundreds of times due to violence since 2018

Teachers and support staff say more protection need to be in place after two staff members were allegedly stabbed at a Halifax school this week and others injured in previous years.
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Halifax police called to schools hundreds of times due to violence since 2018

Teachers and support staff say more protection need to be in place after two staff members were allegedly stabbed at a Halifax school this week and others injured in previous years.

Mystery swirls around sudden disappearance of Toronto-area lawyer

Multi-million dollar lawsuits, an abandoned luxury SUV and a sudden lack of communication are all parts of a mystery police are trying to unravel in the disappearance of a Toronto-area lawyer. Isabella Dan, 53, hasn’t been seen in almost three weeks, leavi
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Mystery swirls around sudden disappearance of Toronto-area lawyer

Multi-million dollar lawsuits, an abandoned luxury SUV and a sudden lack of communication are all parts of a mystery police are trying to unravel in the disappearance of a Toronto-area lawyer. Isabella Dan, 53, hasn’t been seen in almost three weeks, leaving her friends and police stumped as to her whereabouts.

How scammers likely used artificial intelligence to con Newfoundland seniors out of $200K

Police say a criminal network is behind recent scams in Newfoundland in which seniors swear they heard the panicked voices of their actual grandchildren.
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How scammers likely used artificial intelligence to con Newfoundland seniors out of $200K

Police say a criminal network is behind recent scams in Newfoundland in which seniors swear they heard the panicked voices of their actual grandchildren.

Quebec slashes income taxes in new budget and promises more public spending

The CAQ government offered an optimistic view of the economy while presenting a budget that includes one of the largest tax cuts in Quebec’s history.
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Quebec slashes income taxes in new budget and promises more public spending

The CAQ government offered an optimistic view of the economy while presenting a budget that includes one of the largest tax cuts in Quebec’s history.

'Heartbreak and outrage': Sask. First Nation leaders in B.C. to discuss taking over child welfare

In the wake of the death of Noelle O'Soup, the Key First Nation says it chose Vancouver as a location symbolic of the suffering of Indigenous youth in care for the consultation process to begin on child welfare reforms.
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'Heartbreak and outrage': Sask. First Nation leaders in B.C. to discuss taking over child welfare

In the wake of the death of Noelle O'Soup, the Key First Nation says it chose Vancouver as a location symbolic of the suffering of Indigenous youth in care for the consultation process to begin on child welfare reforms.

On this international day to end racism, Canadian activists say it's time 'listen, learn and act'

A day after a Stoney Creek school was vandalized with derogatory graffiti, community leaders are calling for renewed action to combat racism and hate in Hamilton, which led Canada in the highest per-capita rate of hate crimes in four separate years since 2014
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On this international day to end racism, Canadian activists say it's time 'listen, learn and act'

A day after a Stoney Creek school was vandalized with derogatory graffiti, community leaders are calling for renewed action to combat racism and hate in Hamilton, which led Canada in the highest per-capita rate of hate crimes in four separate years since 2014.

Changes coming to ensure prompt reporting of oilsands spills, Alberta premier says

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says laggardly public notification of Imperial Oil oilsands wastewater spills at its Kearl mine has illuminated the need for Alberta to ensure future alarms are sounded quicker.
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Changes coming to ensure prompt reporting of oilsands spills, Alberta premier says

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says laggardly public notification of Imperial Oil oilsands wastewater spills at its Kearl mine has illuminated the need for Alberta to ensure future alarms are sounded quicker.