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In the news for today: March jobs numbers due, Election threat task force to testify

In the news for today: March jobs numbers due, Election threat task force to testify

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today... StatCan to release March jobs report today Statistics Canada is set to release its March labour force survey this morning.
RCMP issue Amber Alert for three-month-old baby boy in B.C.

RCMP issue Amber Alert for three-month-old baby boy in B.C.

RCMP in the Vancouver-area city of Langley have issued an Amber Alert for a baby boy. Police say three-month-old Tyler Durocher was last seen on Thursday in Langley.
Spring storm knocks out power to tens of thousands across Quebec, Ontario

Spring storm knocks out power to tens of thousands across Quebec, Ontario

MONTREAL — A spring storm that hit Quebec and Ontario Thursday knocked out power to tens of thousands of customers, closed schools and blanketed Montreal with heavy, wet snow. As of 11 p.m.
Airstrikes on aid workers don't 'just happen,' Trudeau says after Netanyahu comments

Airstrikes on aid workers don't 'just happen,' Trudeau says after Netanyahu comments

OTTAWA — Attacks on aid workers are not something that just happens in war, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Thursday, slamming Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's defence of a deadly airstrike in central Gaza on April 1.
Survival clock ticks for trapped B.C. orca calf, as gear arrives for complex rescue

Survival clock ticks for trapped B.C. orca calf, as gear arrives for complex rescue

ZEBALLOS, B.C. — Equipment for the rescue of a killer whale calf stranded in a Vancouver Island lagoon has started arriving in the remote community of Zeballos, ahead of a complex operation that could happen as early as next week.
One Canadian missing after Taiwan earthquake, says Global Affairs

One Canadian missing after Taiwan earthquake, says Global Affairs

OTTAWA — Global Affairs Canada and Taiwan's top diplomat in Ottawa say a Canadian is missing in Taiwan after the powerful earthquake that hit the island this week.
Supreme Court won't hear Ticketmaster, Live Nation 'ticket bot' appeal

Supreme Court won't hear Ticketmaster, Live Nation 'ticket bot' appeal

OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada has declined to hear an appeal by Ticketmaster and Live Nation, which face class-action lawsuits in multiple provinces for allegedly profiting from third-party ticket reselling.
Alberta Appeal Court dismisses coal company lawsuit alleging expropriation

Alberta Appeal Court dismisses coal company lawsuit alleging expropriation

EDMONTON — Alberta's top court has dismissed a coal company's request for compensation over government policies to phase out coal power. Altius Royalty Corp.
RCMP will provide intelligence help, police to help secure Paris Olympics this summer

RCMP will provide intelligence help, police to help secure Paris Olympics this summer

OTTAWA — The RCMP will be part of an international policing effort to keep the Olympics in Paris safe this summer.
Israel advocates ask court to freeze Canadian funding for UNRWA, citing Hamas claims

Israel advocates ask court to freeze Canadian funding for UNRWA, citing Hamas claims

OTTAWA — Israel advocates are asking the Federal Court to reverse Ottawa's decision to continue funding the main United Nations agency supporting Palestinians.