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Ottawa says its housing deals with cities will build 750,000 homes in the next decade

Ottawa says its housing deals with cities will build 750,000 homes in the next decade

According to the Canadian Home Builders’ Association, average municipal approval timelines for housing projects in 2022 spanned from three months to nearly three years, depending on the city.
Luka Magnotta now living in medium-security prison, says Correctional Service Canada

Luka Magnotta now living in medium-security prison, says Correctional Service Canada

OTTAWA — Correctional Service Canada confirms Luka Magnotta, who made international headlines for the brutal killing of an international student, resides in a medium-security prison.
Guilbeault calls Saskatchewan premier 'immoral' for breaking carbon-price law

Guilbeault calls Saskatchewan premier 'immoral' for breaking carbon-price law

OTTAWA — Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault says Ottawa has to take action against Saskatchewan for breaking the federal carbon-pricing law.
Quebec health officials report 10 cases of measles in Montreal area, confirm community spread

Quebec health officials report 10 cases of measles in Montreal area, confirm community spread

Montreal has become the epicentre of measles cases in Canada, and the disease is spreading in Quebec for the first time since 2019, public health officials said Monday.
B.C. Supreme Court approves $14.4M settlement of iPhone class-action lawsuit

B.C. Supreme Court approves $14.4M settlement of iPhone class-action lawsuit

VANCOUVER — The British Columbia Supreme Court has approved a countrywide multimillion-dollar settlement of a class-action lawsuit against Apple over software updates that allegedly slowed down older iPhones. "We're pleased with the results," said K.
March madness: Sun brings al fresco dining to Toronto as West shivers under ice, snow

March madness: Sun brings al fresco dining to Toronto as West shivers under ice, snow

March weather was both lion and lamb in Canada on Monday, with Toronto residents dining al fresco in sun-splashed parks while Saskatoon residents carved paths through snow drifts deep enough to swamp automobiles.
One killed in B.C. avalanche near Revelstoke as warning extended to Thursday

One killed in B.C. avalanche near Revelstoke as warning extended to Thursday

REVELSTOKE, B.C. — An avalanche in British Columbia's Interior has killed a snow biker near Revelstoke as warnings of persisting danger are extended by the forecaster.
Liberal-dominated committee nixes Tory push for hearings on lab security lapses

Liberal-dominated committee nixes Tory push for hearings on lab security lapses

OTTAWA — A Liberal-dominated House committee declined Monday to vote on a Conservative request to delve into the activities of two scientists who were fired from a high-security lab over their dealings with China.
Maine questions Canadian study of Agent Orange use at New Brunswick military base

Maine questions Canadian study of Agent Orange use at New Brunswick military base

FREDERICTON — Maine's state legislature has called for a new investigation into the use of herbicides, including Agent Orange, in the 1960s on a southern New Brunswick military base, describing a Canadian study that found no risks to human health as
Ottawa should respect Quebec's immigration cap for family reunification: minister

Ottawa should respect Quebec's immigration cap for family reunification: minister

Quebec is accusing Ottawa of violating provincial jurisdiction after the federal immigration minister unilaterally decided to accelerate the time it takes to reunite people with their foreign family members.