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Defamation case against 'Freedom Convoy' lawyer resolved outside court, firm says

Defamation case against 'Freedom Convoy' lawyer resolved outside court, firm says

OTTAWA — A lobbying firm that filed a defamation lawsuit against a lawyer who represented "Freedom Convoy" organizers during a public inquiry says the case has been resolved out of court.
Once-prestigious 24 Sussex full of rodents, carcasses: National Capital Commission

Once-prestigious 24 Sussex full of rodents, carcasses: National Capital Commission

OTTAWA — When a lumber baron first built a home for his wife at 24 Sussex Drive, he described it as a place of peace. Now, it has become a place of rodents.
$55-million lotto winner in Sidney, B.C., plans to buy a new house with a dock

$55-million lotto winner in Sidney, B.C., plans to buy a new house with a dock

VICTORIA — Bookkeeper William Scott Gurney says he's sure he won't be back for another tax season. He doesn't have to after claiming the winning ticket on Tuesday for the $55-million Lotto Max draw on Feb. 28.
AFN chiefs endorse revised child-welfare settlement, call on Trudeau to apologize

AFN chiefs endorse revised child-welfare settlement, call on Trudeau to apologize

OTTAWA — First Nations chiefs have endorsed a revised multi-billion-dollar settlement for children and families harmed by Ottawa's underfunding of on-reserve child and family services.
Federal privacy watchdog probing OpenAI, ChatGPT after complaint about popular bot

Federal privacy watchdog probing OpenAI, ChatGPT after complaint about popular bot

OTTAWA — The federal privacy commissioner has launched an investigation into the company behind ChatGPT, an explosively popular artificial intelligence-powered chatbot.
Driver faces first-degree murder charges in deaths of Quebec pedestrians

Driver faces first-degree murder charges in deaths of Quebec pedestrians

AMQUI, Que. — The Quebec man charged after a pickup truck plowed into pedestrians last month is now facing three counts of first-degree murder. According to charges outlined in an arrest warrant filed Tuesday at the courthouse in Amqui, Que.
Federal spending on staff grew rapidly during pandemic: parliamentary budget officer

Federal spending on staff grew rapidly during pandemic: parliamentary budget officer

OTTAWA — The federal government's spending on employees saw record growth during the COVID-19 pandemic,says the parliamentary budget officer.
Head of Canadian Museum of History looks to move past a tumultuous few years

Head of Canadian Museum of History looks to move past a tumultuous few years

GATINEAU, Que. — Caroline Dromaguet first started working at the Canadian Museum of History as a summer guide, where as a student she fell in love with the world of museums.
Progressive Conservatives win big in P.E.I. : In The News for April 4

Progressive Conservatives win big in P.E.I. : In The News for April 4

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 April 4 ... What we are watching in Canada ... P.E.I.
Battle looms between Canadian defence officials, decision-makers after federal budget

Battle looms between Canadian defence officials, decision-makers after federal budget

OTTAWA — A battle is brewing between Canadian defence officials and federal decision-makers as the Trudeau government looks for ways to save billions of dollars over the next few years.