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U-Vic's overdose polices didn't 'meet the moment' before student's death: report

U-Vic's overdose polices didn't 'meet the moment' before student's death: report

VICTORIA — There were several points at which a University of Victoria student could have been saved before she died of a drug overdose last year -- but instead a report says she didn't get the naloxone or respiratory support needed to survive.
Judge finds Ottawa man guilty on terror, hate charges related to neo-Nazi propaganda

Judge finds Ottawa man guilty on terror, hate charges related to neo-Nazi propaganda

OTTAWA — A Superior Court judge has found Ottawa-area graphic designer Patrick Macdonald guilty on three counts of terror and hate-related charges related to the production of antisemitic propaganda for the neo-Nazi group Atomwaffen Division.
Court of Appeal sides with English school boards over Quebec government reforms

Court of Appeal sides with English school boards over Quebec government reforms

MONTREAL — Quebec's Court of Appeal upheld a lower court ruling on Thursday that found a provincial law abolishing school boards violates English-language minority education rights.
Vancouver retailers applaud anti-theft task force amid 'egregious' shoplifting spike

Vancouver retailers applaud anti-theft task force amid 'egregious' shoplifting spike

VANCOUVER — When security staff at Vancouver's Gourmet Warehouse store caught a shoplifter in November and asked him to replace the stolen items, the incident didn't stop there, said owner Caren McSherry.
Quebec premier throws support behind 'targeted' response to U.S. tariffs

Quebec premier throws support behind 'targeted' response to U.S. tariffs

MONTREAL — Quebec Premier François Legault on Thursday endorsed Ottawa’s response to the latest round of U.S. tariffs, saying any retaliation must be targeted to avoid doing more damage to Canada's economy. Canada was “relatively spared” by U.S.
Quebec government tables bill to combat election disinformation and interference

Quebec government tables bill to combat election disinformation and interference

QUÉBEC — The Quebec government introduced a bill on Thursday to "preserve the integrity of the electoral process" by tackling deliberate disinformation and election interference.
Lawsuit dropped against Quebec teacher, school board over student art posted online

Lawsuit dropped against Quebec teacher, school board over student art posted online

MONTREAL — A Montreal-area school board says it is no longer being targeted by a nearly $1.6-million lawsuit that had alleged student artwork was being sold online by a teacher without their knowledge.
Trump's tariffs trigger two-week shutdown at Stellantis assembly plant in Windsor

Trump's tariffs trigger two-week shutdown at Stellantis assembly plant in Windsor

Automaker Stellantis is temporarily pausing production at its assembly plant in Windsor, Ont., for two weeks as it assesses the effects of the recently announced U.S. tariffs on imported vehicles.
In the news today: Trump tariffs trigger industry alarms, Carney campaigns again

In the news today: Trump tariffs trigger industry alarms, Carney campaigns again

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Carney back on the campaign trail today Liberal Leader Mark Carney is back on the road today after making a detour to Ottawa for meetings about U.S.
Whales migrations changed as seas warmed. But can they keep pace with climate change?

Whales migrations changed as seas warmed. But can they keep pace with climate change?

The Canadian lead author of a new study on the migration of humpback whales is sounding the alarm on how climate change could spell trouble for the species.
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