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Proposed political neutrality legislation offensive to Alberta teachers, association says
The Alberta Teachers’ Association says the provincial government’s suggestion that educators don’t act with integrity or present issues in a balanced way is offensive.
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Deaths of 5 homeless Montrealers in 7 months prompt Quebec coroner inquiry
Quebec coroner Stéphanie Gamache will lead a public inquiry into the deaths of five unhoused people, which took place over the past seven months in Montreal. The city’s mayor, who was in tears in late March while announcing the deaths of two people experiencing homelessness, says the final report will include recommendations for authorities aimed…
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Union says no snow crab will be processed in N.L. until ‘fair’ price agreed upon
The union representing fishery workers in Newfoundland and Labrador says there will be no snow crab processed in the province until they get a deal for a “fair” price.
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Italy missed the World Cup again — but that’s good news for Canada
CBC Sports’ daily newsletter breaks down Italy’s stunning loss in World Cup qualifying and how it could help co-host Canada.
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Canadian music producer Cirkut reflects on Grammy, Juno wins
Music producer Henry Walter, known professionally as Cirkut, spent several pivotal teenage years living in Halifax. The acclaimed producer has had a huge year, winning awards at both the Grammys and Junos, so what’s next for him?
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Federal 30-days-or-free policy for passports now in place
The federal government’s new “30 days or free” policy for issuing passports takes effect on Wednesday.
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Liberals planned to buy back 136,000 banned guns. Fewer than half that many were declared
The federal public safety minister’s office says more than 67,000 assault-style firearms have been declared, far short of the 136,000 the government had budgeted for. The uptake combined with hurdles for the next stage are raising questions about whether the program will accomplish the government’s goal of abolishing assault-style firearms in Canada.
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Stronach had pattern with women that led to sex assault charges, Crown alleges in closing arguments
In the early 1980s, when he was approaching 50 years old, auto parts billionaire Frank Stronach followed an alleged pattern in the sexual encounters that have brought him to trial today on criminal sexual assault charges, the Ontario Crown argued Wednesday in its closing submissions. The pattern went like this. First there would be a…
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Ottawa earmarks up to $8B for RCAF’s 5 Wing Goose Bay in Labrador but falls short of offering details
Ottawa has earmarked billions of dollars for investments at Labrador’s 5 Wing Goose Bay, but so far, MPs are shying away from sharing specifics on what it will go toward and a timeline for it to happen.
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Alberta-Ottawa MOU negotiations miss first deadline as talks continue
The first major deadline under a four-month-old memorandum of understanding on energy development between Alberta and Ottawa has passed without key agreements being inked on carbon pricing and a flagship oilsands emissions-reduction project. The agreements are a precondition for the Carney government’s support of Alberta’s proposal to build a million-barrel-per-day export pipeline to the West…