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Quebec Court of Appeal upholds majority of federal Indigenous child welfare law

Quebec Court of Appeal upholds majority of federal Indigenous child welfare law

MONTREAL — The Quebec Court of Appeal has upheld the majority of a federal law that gives Indigenous governments more control over child welfare.
Court approves $10M settlement in lawsuit over Royal Winnipeg Ballet photographer

Court approves $10M settlement in lawsuit over Royal Winnipeg Ballet photographer

WINNIPEG — The Royal Winnipeg Ballet is apologizing to students on the same day a court approved a $10-million settlement in a class-action lawsuit over allegations a former teacher and photographer took intimate photos and released them without cons
Ottawa launches long-awaited competition for armed military drones

Ottawa launches long-awaited competition for armed military drones

OTTAWA — The federal government has officially launched a competition for the purchase of armed drones after nearly two decades of delays and discussion around whether Canada should buy the controversial weapons.
5 P.E.I. minor hockey players suspended 25 games over racial slurs toward N.S. player

5 P.E.I. minor hockey players suspended 25 games over racial slurs toward N.S. player

CHARLOTTETOWN — The governing body for hockey in Prince Edward Island announced Friday it has handed down 25-game suspensions to five players accused of hurling racial slurs toward a Nova Scotia goalie last November.
B.C. provides millions for Chinese Canadian museum in Vancouver's Chinatown

B.C. provides millions for Chinese Canadian museum in Vancouver's Chinatown

VANCOUVER — The oldest building in Vancouver's Chinatown will soon become a Chinese Canadian Museum. The provincial government is providing $27.5 million for the project and real estate marketer Bob Rennie is adding another $7.
Changes to COVID-19 border measures to be announced next week

Changes to COVID-19 border measures to be announced next week

OTTAWA — The federal government will announce changes to pandemic measures at Canada's borders next week, Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos signalled Friday, while Canada's chief public health officer said the country is looking to more sustainable pl
Military investigating after officer appears in anti-vaccine video

Military investigating after officer appears in anti-vaccine video

OTTAWA — The Canadian Armed Forces says it is investigating after one of its officers appeared in a video speaking out against vaccine mandates and calling for other military members to stand up against government-imposed pandemic restrictions.
As border blockade persists, Canadians fear a pretext for more U.S. protectionism

As border blockade persists, Canadians fear a pretext for more U.S. protectionism

WASHINGTON — Escalating blockades at the Canada-U.S. border are weakening one of the most fragile links in the vital North American supply chain — a link that has nothing to do with transport trucks, highways or bridges.
Draft standards for LTC building design, infection prevention publicly released

Draft standards for LTC building design, infection prevention publicly released

OTTAWA — Experts have released a new set of draft standards for long-term care, this time focused on building design, materials and infection prevention and control.
Protest showdown and Russian war games: In The News for Feb. 11

Protest showdown and Russian war games: In The News for Feb. 11

In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of Feb. 11 ... What we are watching in Canada ...
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