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Quebec family reimbursed $10,000 for being shipped wrong body after death in Cuba

Quebec family reimbursed $10,000 for being shipped wrong body after death in Cuba

MONTREAL — A Montreal-area family that was sent the wrong body after a loved one's death in Cuba has received a $10,000 reimbursement and an apology from the Caribbean country.
Tory MP for Oshawa joins ranks of federal politicians who won't run in next election

Tory MP for Oshawa joins ranks of federal politicians who won't run in next election

OTTAWA — Conservative member of Parliament Colin Carrie, who represents Oshawa, Ont., says he will not run in the next election. Carrie was first elected in 2004 and re-elected six times.
In the news today: Are doctors' retirement savings doomed?

In the news today: Are doctors' retirement savings doomed?

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today...
Doctors say capital gains tax changes will jeopardize their retirement. Is that true?

Doctors say capital gains tax changes will jeopardize their retirement. Is that true?

OTTAWA — The Canadian Medical Association asserts the Liberals' proposed changes to capital gains taxation will put doctors' retirement savings in jeopardy, but some financial experts insist incorporated professionals are not as doomed as they say th
Lotto 649 winning numbers for Wednesday, April 24, 2024

Lotto 649 winning numbers for Wednesday, April 24, 2024

TORONTO — The winning numbers in Wednesday's Lotto 649 draw for an estimated $5 million: 10, 16, 18, 22, 39 & 46 Bonus: 19 The winning number for the guaranteed $1 million: 86102949-01 In the event of any discrepancy between this list and the off
Fire bans announced in B.C. and Alberta as more than 170 wildfires burn

Fire bans announced in B.C. and Alberta as more than 170 wildfires burn

KAMLOOPS, B.C. — Tactical evacuations have started in northeastern British Columbia as wildfires tear through the area. An update from the B.C.
Metro Vancouver mayors call for serial killer Robert Pickton to be denied parole

Metro Vancouver mayors call for serial killer Robert Pickton to be denied parole

A dozen mayors from around Metro Vancouver say federal Attorney General and Justice Minister Arif Virani should deny parole for notorious B.C.
Reena Virk's killer thinks TV show about crime 'disrespectful': B.C. parole documents

Reena Virk's killer thinks TV show about crime 'disrespectful': B.C. parole documents

ABBOTSFORD, B.C. — Reena Virk's killer told parole officials that a television series about the Victoria, B.C., teen's murder is "disrespectful" and will "re-victimize" Virk's family.
Man stabbed to death in White Rock, B.C., days after similar knife attack in area

Man stabbed to death in White Rock, B.C., days after similar knife attack in area

WHITE ROCK, B.C. — Police in White Rock, B.C., say two stabbings in the city within a few days and with apparent similarities are "alarming." RCMP Staff Sgt.
Giant prehistoric salmon had tusk-like teeth for defence, building nests: study

Giant prehistoric salmon had tusk-like teeth for defence, building nests: study

The artwork and publicity materials showcasing a giant salmon that lived five million years ago were ready to go to promote a new exhibit, when the discovery of two fossilized skulls immediately changed what researchers knew about the fish.