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Some highlight quotes from the B.C. money-laundering inquiry

Some highlight quotes from the B.C. money-laundering inquiry

VANCOUVER — The final report from the money laundering inquiry looking into cash from organized crime being filtered through British Columbia casinos, the real estate industry and elsewhere says RCMP, the federal anti-money laundering agency and the
With more kids working and getting hurt on the job, Quebec to review labour laws

With more kids working and getting hurt on the job, Quebec to review labour laws

MONTREAL — Quebec Labour Minister Jean Boulet says the government will review the laws governing working conditions for children because of a reported increase in child labour across the province — and in the number of kids getting hurt on the job.
Key 'Freedom Convoy' figure pleads guilty to counselling mischief, released from jail

Key 'Freedom Convoy' figure pleads guilty to counselling mischief, released from jail

Tyson "Freedom George" Billings charged out of Ottawa courthouse on Wednesday, brandishing a Canada flag to a cacophony of cheers and air horns after pleading guilty to a charge related to the convoy protest that seized the city
New poll suggests Liberal, NDP voters prefer Charest and Brown over Poilievre

New poll suggests Liberal, NDP voters prefer Charest and Brown over Poilievre

OTTAWA — New polling suggests Liberal and New Democrat voters think Jean Charest or Patrick Brown would make the best leader of the federal Conservative party.
U.S. wants Canada to join probe of cross-border pollution from B.C. coal mines

U.S. wants Canada to join probe of cross-border pollution from B.C. coal mines

The United States government, including President Joe Biden's White House, has joined calls for Canada to participate in a probe of cross-border pollution coming from coal mines in southern British Columbia. In a statement released last week, the U.
Personal information about more than 100 military sex misconduct claimants leaked

Personal information about more than 100 military sex misconduct claimants leaked

OTTAWA — The company overseeing the federal government's $900-million settlement deal with military members who experienced sexual misconduct in uniform is admitting to more privacy breaches, despite repeated promises to have fixed the problem.
Leak in military sex misconduct deal, Tory leadership poll: In The News for June 15

Leak in military sex misconduct deal, Tory leadership poll: In The News for June 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 June 15 ... What we are watching in Canada ...
Press to join U.S.-led Indo-Pacific economic framework, business leaders urge Ottawa

Press to join U.S.-led Indo-Pacific economic framework, business leaders urge Ottawa

WASHINGTON — There's a four-letter F-word American leaders don't much use these days when they talk about international trade: "free.
No winning ticket sold for Tuesday's $50 million Lotto Max jackpot

No winning ticket sold for Tuesday's $50 million Lotto Max jackpot

TORONTO — There was no winning ticket sold in Tuesday's Lotto Max $50 million draw. The two available $1 million Maxmillion prizes are also going unclaimed.
177 Ukrainian refugees land in Newfoundland on second provincially-chartered flight

177 Ukrainian refugees land in Newfoundland on second provincially-chartered flight

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — As a plane carrying 177 Ukrainian refugees touched down in St. John's, N.L., Tuesday night, Pamela Ryder Lahey was at the front of the crowd inside the airport waiting for five young people to walk through the gates.