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N.S. Mi'kmaq chiefs demand stop of alleged federal plans to seize lobster traps

N.S. Mi'kmaq chiefs demand stop of alleged federal plans to seize lobster traps

The Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaq Chiefs is alleging the federal Department responsible for fisheries is planning to seize gear and traps from moderate livelihood lobster fisheries in the province.
Plea to Dr. Henry: 'Make masks mandatory'

Plea to Dr. Henry: 'Make masks mandatory'

Contractor worried about his business's survival; cost of trade shows, large-scale public events could skyrocket if pandemic restrictions persist
Yukon health officer reports first COVID-19 death

Yukon health officer reports first COVID-19 death

Yukon has reported its first death from COVID-19 after an outbreak in the small community of Watson Lake. Chief medical health officer Dr. Brendan Hanley said Friday the person who died was "older" and had underlying health conditions.
Three Metro employees dismissed following fatal Cleveland Dam incident

Three Metro employees dismissed following fatal Cleveland Dam incident

Metro Vancouver says three staff have been dismissed for their role in the Oct. 1 sudden release of water from the Cleveland Dam that left a North Vancouver father and son dead.
Opinion: Bobby Orr, Elias Pettersson, and when your sports heroes disappoint you

Opinion: Bobby Orr, Elias Pettersson, and when your sports heroes disappoint you

Bobby Orr's endorsement of Donald Trump is disappointing, but unsurprising
B.C. casino didn't always fulfil reporting rules for cash buy-ins, inquiry hears

B.C. casino didn't always fulfil reporting rules for cash buy-ins, inquiry hears

The inquiry into money laundering has heard British Columbia's largest casino didn't always comply with reporting requirements on large cash buy-ins as suspicious transactions became increasingly common a decade ago.
Sean Connery, the 'original' James Bond, dies at 90

Sean Connery, the 'original' James Bond, dies at 90

Sean Connery, the charismatic Scottish actor who rose to international superstardom as the suave secret agent James Bond and then abandoned the role to carve out an Oscar-winning career in other rugged roles, has died. He was 90.
Conservatives must take inequality seriously, leader Erin O'Toole says

Conservatives must take inequality seriously, leader Erin O'Toole says

OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole took aim Friday at what he called financial elites, saying his own party needs to take inequality more seriously and to support ongoing emergency aid.
Witness questioning in Meng Wanzhou case to take much longer than anticipated

Witness questioning in Meng Wanzhou case to take much longer than anticipated

The witness testimony portion of the Meng Wanzhou extradition hearings will likely take much longer than originally anticipated, with the judge presiding over the case agreeing with Crown and defence lawyers to add two more weeks of potential court d
Canada seeks to increase immigration over next three years even as COVID-19 rages on

Canada seeks to increase immigration over next three years even as COVID-19 rages on

OTTAWA — Canada is seeking to admit upwards of 1.2 million new permanent residents in the next three years, a target the federal government says is crucial to the post-pandemic economic recovery.