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Toronto woman who wants to die says federal MAID committee isn’t listening
Claire Elyse Brosseau wants to end her life, but under current Canadian legislation she’s not eligible for medical assistance in dying because she only suffers from mental illnesses. Next year, that’s supposed to change — though the federal government has already delayed twice.
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N.L. municipal candidate with criminal background vows to continue campaign
A candidate in the upcoming special election in the Town of Victoria says he’s “done nothing wrong” and is vowing to continue his campaign, despite an extensive criminal history and an upcoming court date.
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Simons continues slow and steady conquering of Canadian retail
For La Maison Simons, slow and steady wins the race. Canada’s oldest private family-owned retailer has opened just 19 stores in its 186-year history, but it has accomplished a feat few competitors can claim: surviving countless economic cycles and the more recent technological changes that have upended the traditional department store model. Quebec-based…
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Budget watchers expect lower deficit than projected, but warn government should keep its fiscal powder dry
OTTAWA — Fiscal analysts expect the federal deficit in Tuesday’s spring economic update to be less than what was initially projected, thanks to higher revenues and revised GDP figures. “I’m anticipating that they will show better numbers than in November 2025 Budget,” said Kevin Page, president and CEO of the Institute of Fiscal Studies and…
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Vancouver Goldeneyes’ debut season scores major victory with fans
They may not have made the playoffs but the Goldeneyes were first in one category: PWHL regular-season attendance.
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Governor General visits Tumbler Ridge to check on grieving community
Gov. Gen. Mary Simon visited the northeast B.C. community of Tumbler Ridge on Monday as residents continue to grieve the aftermath of a mass shooting on Feb. 10 in which eight people were killed.
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Wanted suspect arrested in fatal Lambton College shooting
Sarnia police have arrested a London man wanted in a fatal shooting on Lambton College’s campus earlier this month.
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Ontario Provincial Police officer killed in motorcycle crash on Highway 401 in Cobourg, Ont.
An Ontario Provincial Police officer was killed in a single-vehicle motorcycle crash on Highway 401 in Cobourg, Ont., on Monday, the OPP says.
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Ex-Mountie’s lawyer claims no evidence showing he’d threatened B.C. fraudster on China’s behalf
The Crown has failed to prove William Majcher was taking steps to threaten an alleged B.C.-based fraudster at the behest of the Chinese government, a lawyer for the former Mountie told the judge overseeing Majcher’s foreign influence trial Monday.
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Why the top-seeded Montreal Victoire picked Minnesota as its first-round playoff opponent
While four PWHL teams prepare to battle for a Walter Cup, the other are grappling with questions around expansion. The playoffs begin on Thursday.