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Toronto armoured vehicle company rejects Haiti's claim it hasn't lived up to its word

Toronto armoured vehicle company rejects Haiti's claim it hasn't lived up to its word

OTTAWA — Haiti's troubled government is accusing Canada of stalling in its promised delivery of armoured vehicles, and argues the delay is hindering a plan to clear violent gangs from Port-au-Prince.
The issue of expanding assisted dying eligibility 'has already been decided': senator

The issue of expanding assisted dying eligibility 'has already been decided': senator

OTTAWA — The senator who pushed for Canada's assisted dying regime to include people whose only condition is a mental disorder says the debate about that policy is now over.
Victoria group lends a helping hand to Ukraine, setting up prosthetic clinics

Victoria group lends a helping hand to Ukraine, setting up prosthetic clinics

Nick Dechev was startled when an air raid siren blared in the western Ukrainian city of Lviv last month. The resident of Victoria, B.C.
Court temporarily stays order to repatriate four Canadians from Syria, pending appeal

Court temporarily stays order to repatriate four Canadians from Syria, pending appeal

OTTAWA — A Federal Court ruling that ordered the government to repatriate four Canadian men being held in Syrian camps has been put on temporary hold until an appeal process plays out.
Canadian dairy plant becomes unlikely symbol of defiance for Ukrainian farmers

Canadian dairy plant becomes unlikely symbol of defiance for Ukrainian farmers

KRASNE, Ukraine — The cows on Lyuba Pastushok's farm are like her "cheeky children," she explained in Ukrainian as she walked among her growing herd, gently cooing to them and softly petting their heads.
Assisted dying expansion, preventing vehicle attacks: In The News for March 15

Assisted dying expansion, preventing vehicle attacks: In The News for March 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 March 15 ... What we are watching in Canada ...
Vehicular attacks hard to prevent, but some urban design measures can help: expert

Vehicular attacks hard to prevent, but some urban design measures can help: expert

Preventing attacks where vehicles are used as weapons is difficult, but certain urban design measures might help avert them, an expert says.
17 wild horses shot dead near Kamloops, B.C., in 'disheartening' act: RCMP

17 wild horses shot dead near Kamloops, B.C., in 'disheartening' act: RCMP

KAMLOOPS, B.C. — Authorities in British Columbia are investigating after 17 wild horses were shot in what Mounties are calling a "disheartening act.
Transportation Safety Board urges better medical screening guidelines for pilots

Transportation Safety Board urges better medical screening guidelines for pilots

EDMONTON — The Transportation Safety Board is calling for better screening of heart-related conditions of Canadian pilots.
Alberta RCMP investigating after N.W.T. man injured during interaction with police

Alberta RCMP investigating after N.W.T. man injured during interaction with police

FORT GOOD HOPE, N.W.T. — Alberta RCMP are investigating after a man was injured during an interaction with police in the Northwest Territories.