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Northern Manitoba First Nation says member who went to fight in Ukraine has died

Northern Manitoba First Nation says member who went to fight in Ukraine has died

THE PAS, Man. — A northern Manitoba man, known for his caring and compassionate nature, has died after going to fight alongside the Ukrainian army, his family said Tuesday.
Sex offender Hopley turned himself in at VPD station 'because he was cold': police

Sex offender Hopley turned himself in at VPD station 'because he was cold': police

Vancouver police say the 10-day manhunt for a high-risk sex offender ended when he turned up outside a police station to turn himself in because he was feeling cold.
B.C. man ordered to pay $450,000 over 2019 wildfire triggered by debris burn

B.C. man ordered to pay $450,000 over 2019 wildfire triggered by debris burn

VICTORIA — The B.C. Forest Appeals Commission says a man who lit a large debris pile on fire that eventually caused a wildfire should pay the provincial government nearly $450,000 for firefighting costs and lost timber resources.
Bloc challenges Liberals to nix 18-month wait from bill banning replacement workers

Bloc challenges Liberals to nix 18-month wait from bill banning replacement workers

OTTAWA — Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet is challenging the federal Liberals to scrap a clause in their bill banning replacement workers that would have the law take effect after an 18-month waiting period — a time frame the New Democrat
Blackstock sees 'imbalance' between $55M lawyers' bill, welfare victims' compensation

Blackstock sees 'imbalance' between $55M lawyers' bill, welfare victims' compensation

OTTAWA — Cindy Blackstock, one of the people responsible for bringing forward a Canadian Human Rights Tribunal case that led to a historic settlement agreement, says she is concerned about an "imbalance" between what lawyers and victims will be paid.
'Momentous day': Canadian coins to feature image of crownless King Charles

'Momentous day': Canadian coins to feature image of crownless King Charles

WINNIPEG — Coin collectors across the country will soon be able to get their hands on a piece of history as the first Canadian coins bearing the image of King Charles go into production.
Biden, Xi early headliners as leaders gather in California for Asia-Pacific summit

Biden, Xi early headliners as leaders gather in California for Asia-Pacific summit

SAN FRANCISCO — Its 21 member economies represent nearly three billion people and 62 per cent of the world's GDP, generating US$30 trillion in global trade last year alone.
Quebec to improve forest fire adaptation after record-beating wildfire season

Quebec to improve forest fire adaptation after record-beating wildfire season

Quebec's forest fire prevention agency says the area burned by wildfires this year was greater than the previous 20 years combined.
Social-media creators, podcasts won't be regulated under Liberal online streaming law

Social-media creators, podcasts won't be regulated under Liberal online streaming law

OTTAWA — The Liberal government has released its final policy direction for the Online Streaming Act, requiring digital giants to contribute to Canadian content while leaving individual content creators alone.
Nygard sentence to 'set the tone' for similar cases, expert says

Nygard sentence to 'set the tone' for similar cases, expert says

TORONTO — Peter Nygard, the former Canadian fashion mogul who was found guilty of four counts of sexual assault, could face up to a decade or more behind bars as an Ontario court hands down a sentence expected to "set the tone" for similar cases in t