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Ripudaman Singh Malik, man acquitted in Air India bombing, killed in B.C.: son

Ripudaman Singh Malik, man acquitted in Air India bombing, killed in B.C.: son

SURREY, B.C. — Ripudaman Singh Malik, one of two men acquitted in the 1985 Air India terrorist bombing, has been killed in a targeted shooting in Surrey, B.C.
Feds approve nine Living Labs to involve ag producers in reducing greenhouse gases

Feds approve nine Living Labs to involve ag producers in reducing greenhouse gases

CALGARY — The federal government has expanded a program to include the agricultural sector in coming up with solutions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Feds should make coerced sterilization a criminal offence: Senate report

Feds should make coerced sterilization a criminal offence: Senate report

OTTAWA — Forced and coerced sterilization should be a criminal offence and those subjected to it deserve an apology and compensation, a Senate committee said in a report Thursday.
Judge rejects $28-million class-action settlement in Catholic church sex abuse case

Judge rejects $28-million class-action settlement in Catholic church sex abuse case

MONTREAL — A Quebec Superior Court judge has rejected a $28-million settlement in a sex abuse lawsuit against a Catholic religious order because of the high legal fees associated with the agreement.
Sheldon Kennedy appreciates Hockey Canada's language, wants to see action

Sheldon Kennedy appreciates Hockey Canada's language, wants to see action

Former NHL player and victims rights advocate Sheldon Kennedy says he appreciates the language and tone of an open letter from Hockey Canada in the aftermath of the federation's bungled handling of an alleged sexual assault four years ago
Canada bringing back mandatory random testing of travellers arriving at main airports

Canada bringing back mandatory random testing of travellers arriving at main airports

OTTAWA — The federal government announced plans Thursday to start randomly testing travellers at Canada's four main airports for COVID-19 again next week, but intends to move the actual swabbing off-site.
Quebec abuse victims call on Pope Francis for 'swift justice' before visit to Canada

Quebec abuse victims call on Pope Francis for 'swift justice' before visit to Canada

Quebec victims of sexual abuse by Roman Catholic clergy are calling on Pope Francis to deliver "swift justice" to them ahead of his visit to Canada at the end of the month.
Ottawa says it will support First Nations fight against Quebec's new language law

Ottawa says it will support First Nations fight against Quebec's new language law

MONTREAL — The federal minister of Indigenous services said Thursday she supports the will of Indigenous communities to be exempt from Quebec's new language law, which limits the use of English in the public service and increases French-language requ
Federal government sends $2B in health transfers, other funding to provinces

Federal government sends $2B in health transfers, other funding to provinces

OTTAWA — Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland says the provinces, territories and municipalities have now received more than $2.85 billion promised months ago for health care, transit systems and classroom ventilation.
Health Canada approves first COVID-19 vaccine for children under five

Health Canada approves first COVID-19 vaccine for children under five

OTTAWA — Canada's drug regulator approved Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine for infants and preschoolers Thursday, making it the first vaccine approved for that age group in the country.