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B.C. wildlife experts urge hunters to switch ammo to stop lead poisoning in birds

B.C. wildlife experts urge hunters to switch ammo to stop lead poisoning in birds

VANCOUVER — Hunting season in British Columbia is having unintended toxic consequences for birds of prey and two local raptor experts say it's time to get the lead out of ammunition to stop them from being poisoned.
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Red tape, lack of experience slowing $60B warship project: Former DND official

Red tape, lack of experience slowing $60B warship project: Former DND official

OTTAWA — A former Defence Department official has pulled back the curtains on what he says are some serious problems with Canada's $60-billion effort to buy new warships for the navy, including red tape and a lack of experience among those running th
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Greens to vote against Liberal throne speech unless carbon targets toughened: May

Greens to vote against Liberal throne speech unless carbon targets toughened: May

OTTAWA — Capping a week of meetings with opposition leaders, Justin Trudeau met Friday with the Green party's Elizabeth May, who says she will vote against the Liberal government in confidence motions unless the prime minister commits to measures tha
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No new rules needed to ensure timely youth justice, Supreme Court says

No new rules needed to ensure timely youth justice, Supreme Court says

OTTAWA — There is no need for new rules to ensure timely justice when young people are charged with crimes, the Supreme Court of Canada has decided.
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Bobby Orr defends Don Cherry, rips Sportsnet for decision to fire commentator

Bobby Orr defends Don Cherry, rips Sportsnet for decision to fire commentator

Legendary defenceman Bobby Orr has blasted Sportsnet for firing Don Cherry. In an interview with Boston radio station WEEI on Thursday, Orr called the decision to sack his former Bruins coach "disgraceful.
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May's turn to meet Trudeau and 'anti-Alberta' activities; In-The-News Nov. 15

May's turn to meet Trudeau and 'anti-Alberta' activities; In-The-News Nov. 15

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 Nov. 15. What we are watching in Canada ...
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Trudeau finishes meetings with opposition leaders with Elizabeth May

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is finishing a week of meetings with opposition leaders today by sitting down with the Green party's Elizabeth May this morning.
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New trial for couple convicted of unlawful confinement in citizen's arrest

Ontario's top court has ordered a new trial for a Caledon, Ont., couple found guilty of unlawful confinement after they tied up two young men caught stealing from their property.
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'Hyperbolic': Longtime Edmonton charity questions "anti-Albertan" inquiry

'Hyperbolic': Longtime Edmonton charity questions "anti-Albertan" inquiry

EDMONTON — An established Edmonton charity that has supported philanthropy in the community for more than 65 years says the provincial government's inquiry into so-called anti-Alberta activities is polarizing, undemocratic and unfounded.
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CTV, Jessica Allen apologize for her hockey remarks after Don Cherry's firing

CTV, Jessica Allen apologize for her hockey remarks after Don Cherry's firing

TORONTO — CTV says it is apologizing to anyone who was offended by comments made by a correspondent on its show The Social following the firing of hockey commentator Don Cherry.
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