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Social media tools were key to 'Freedom Convoy' protest, expert tells inquiry

Social media tools were key to 'Freedom Convoy' protest, expert tells inquiry

OTTAWA — Social media acted as the "central nervous system" of the "Freedom Convoy" protest in Ottawa last winter, the Public Order Emergency Commission heard Tuesday as it considered the role of misinformation in the lead up to the invocation of the
TC Energy expects cost of Coastal GasLink pipeline project to rise

TC Energy expects cost of Coastal GasLink pipeline project to rise

CALGARY — TC Energy Corp. is expecting what it calls a "material increase" in the cost of its Coastal GasLink pipeline project.
Driver sentenced to 90 days jail for fatal hit-and-run in 2019

Driver sentenced to 90 days jail for fatal hit-and-run in 2019

'We’re glad that this is finally coming to an end and we have a little bit of closure'
Charlie Lake resident picks up $500,000 Lotto Max win

Charlie Lake resident picks up $500,000 Lotto Max win

William Boutilier wanted to be ‘extra’ sure he won.
Shaw remains optimistic it can complete Rogers deal despite opposition

Shaw remains optimistic it can complete Rogers deal despite opposition

Shaw Communications Inc. says it remains optimistic the company will be able to complete its deal to be bought by Rogers Communications Inc. despite opposition from the Competition Bureau.
Front-loaded, cold and snowy winter ahead, Weather Network forecast suggests

Front-loaded, cold and snowy winter ahead, Weather Network forecast suggests

Canadians enjoying a brief relief from the onset of winter-like conditions may want to enjoy the temperatures while they can because The Weather Network is forecasting a colder than normal start to winter across most of the country.
New stats suggest Canadians already kicking some plastic habits as national ban looms

New stats suggest Canadians already kicking some plastic habits as national ban looms

OTTAWA — Canadians appear to be slowly cutting back on their use of plastic straws and grocery bags ahead of a national ban on such items that will take effect next month, new statistics show.
Mother of Cree teen who died in B.C. group home testifies at coroner's inquest

Mother of Cree teen who died in B.C. group home testifies at coroner's inquest

BURNABY, B.C.
Emergencies Act inquiry studies fundamental rights and freedoms at stake in protests

Emergencies Act inquiry studies fundamental rights and freedoms at stake in protests

OTTAWA — The Public Order Emergency Commission has spent six weeks hearing from residents, police, politicians and protesters about what happened last winter, when thousands of people opposed to COVID-19 public health measures took over a portion of
Human rights commissioner calls for an end to police officer program in B.C. schools

Human rights commissioner calls for an end to police officer program in B.C. schools

VANCOUVER — B.C.’s human rights commissioner is calling for the end of liaison officer programs that put police in schools just as Vancouver's school board prepares to vote on a motion to bring them back. In a letter to the B.C.