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'Freedom Convoy' organizer Pat King in court for bail review

'Freedom Convoy' organizer Pat King in court for bail review

OTTAWA — “Freedom Convoy” organizer Pat King is waiting to hear whether he will be released on bail, with a bail review set to continue for a second day Thursday.
Rogers' five-day refund after outage doesn't go far enough, legal expert says

Rogers' five-day refund after outage doesn't go far enough, legal expert says

TORONTO — Rogers Communications Inc.'s move to credit its customers with the equivalent of five days of service following the massive outage that crippled its network last week is "wholly inadequate," a legal expert said.
Here's what the 2021 census says about how many Canadians received COVID benefits

Here's what the 2021 census says about how many Canadians received COVID benefits

OTTAWA — New data released Wednesday provides the clearest snapshot yet of how many Canadians accessed the COVID-19 support programs the government hastily rolled out at the beginning of the pandemic.
Turbine shipment to Germany to defuse weaponization of energy by Russia: Trudeau

Turbine shipment to Germany to defuse weaponization of energy by Russia: Trudeau

KINGSTON, Ont. — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is defending Canada's decision to return six turbines for a pipeline that carries natural gas from Russia to Europe, even as the Ukrainian World Congress looks to stop the shipment in Federal Court.
Famous Quebec City club accused of kicking out patrons for being 'too homosexual'

Famous Quebec City club accused of kicking out patrons for being 'too homosexual'

MONTREAL — A renowned Quebec City nightclub is embroiled in a controversy over a homophobic incident that pushed the club to fire an employee and allegedly threaten legal action against a popular singer-songwriter.
Trudeau announces deal for new electric-vehicle battery component plant in Ontario

Trudeau announces deal for new electric-vehicle battery component plant in Ontario

Ottawa and Ontario have reached a deal with a global materials technology and recycling group to build a new battery componentfacility in the province's Loyalist Township that will supply parts for electric vehicles.
Spouse of Nova Scotia mass shooter reveals grim new details about their life together

Spouse of Nova Scotia mass shooter reveals grim new details about their life together

For 19 years, Lisa Banfield lived with a man described as a controlling, abusive psychopath who repeatedly beat her
Where do Canada's provinces and territories stand on COVID-19 fourth doses?

Where do Canada's provinces and territories stand on COVID-19 fourth doses?

Canada's provinces are taking differing approaches to rolling out fourth doses of COVID-19 vaccines. Some are offering the second boosters to all adults in response to the highly contagious BA.4 and BA.
Radio-Canada to appeal CRTC N-word decision and apologize to complainant

Radio-Canada to appeal CRTC N-word decision and apologize to complainant

MONTREAL — Radio-Canada said Wednesday it will apologize for the repeated on-air use of the N-word but will also appeal a CRTC decision ordering that apology.
Census figures paint statistical portrait of Canadian military members, veterans

Census figures paint statistical portrait of Canadian military members, veterans

OTTAWA — More than four in 10 military veterans counted in the latest census were seniors aged 65 and older, but almost one-third of former service members were in the core working age group of 25 to 54.