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Home sales down almost 10% annually last month: Canadian Real Estate Association

Home sales down almost 10% annually last month: Canadian Real Estate Association

A total of 44,300 residential properties changed hands across Canada last month, compared with 49,135 in April 2024.
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Supreme Court won't review school board's decision to sanction trustee over remarks

Supreme Court won't review school board's decision to sanction trustee over remarks

OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada will not review the Toronto Catholic District School Board's decision to sanction a trustee over comments he made during a debate.
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Eby says government can't interfere in RCMP probe of leaked document

Eby says government can't interfere in RCMP probe of leaked document

Premier David Eby has rejected Opposition accusations that his government went after a whistleblower, while suggesting more effort should go into investigating problems in opioid prescriptions that they highlighted rather than the source of the leaks
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'We are not a priority:' Disability advocates say lack of minister sends a message

'We are not a priority:' Disability advocates say lack of minister sends a message

TORONTO — The lack of a minister for disabilities threatens to sideline the needs of millions of Canadians during what Mark Carney promises will be a period of transformation, advocates said Wednesday.
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Elections Canada says Terrebonne vote is final, despite 'error' with special ballot

Elections Canada says Terrebonne vote is final, despite 'error' with special ballot

OTTAWA — Elections Canada says the result of a recount in the federal riding of Terrebonne is final, despite a misprint that led to one special ballot being returned to sender.
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In the news today: SUV attack victim recovering, Ontario to spend now, balance later

In the news today: SUV attack victim recovering, Ontario to spend now, balance later

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed...
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Eleven killed in festival attack included families, artist, visitor from Philippines

Eleven killed in festival attack included families, artist, visitor from Philippines

Eleven people were killed at the Lapu Lapu Day festival in Vancouver on April 26, when an SUV drove through a crowd at high speed.
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Joly says Honda still committed to EV investments after $15-billion project delayed

Joly says Honda still committed to EV investments after $15-billion project delayed

OTTAWA — Industry Minister Mélanie Joly says Honda Canada remains "fully committed" to major electric-vehicle investments in Canada after the company announced Tuesday that it was pausing a multibillion-dollar EV project in Ontario.
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Supporters converge on B.C. ostrich farm as food agency confirms cull of flock

Supporters converge on B.C. ostrich farm as food agency confirms cull of flock

Operators of a British Columbia ostrich farm where 400 birds have been ordered culled said Wednesday that dozens of supporters have converged on the scene, as the federal agency in charge of the operation confirmed it would begin the "humane depopula
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Canada welcomes UN body's decision holding Russia responsible for MH17 tragedy

Canada welcomes UN body's decision holding Russia responsible for MH17 tragedy

OTTAWA — The Canadian government is welcoming a recent decision by the Council of the International Civil Aviation Organization to hold Russia responsible for the downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17.
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