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With belaboured bill recognizing Métis self-government in limbo, here's what to know

With belaboured bill recognizing Métis self-government in limbo, here's what to know

OTTAWA — The committee process for a testy piece of legislation that would recognize Métis governments in three provinces has been extended until at least February.
B.C. school district told to pay student $5,000 for failing to address her anxiety

B.C. school district told to pay student $5,000 for failing to address her anxiety

VANCOUVER — An unnamed school district in British Columbia has been ordered by the province's human rights tribunal to pay $5,000 to a student for failing to accommodate her anxiety disorder.
Canada's Mackenzie Hughes worries PGA-LIV rivalry is alienating golf fans

Canada's Mackenzie Hughes worries PGA-LIV rivalry is alienating golf fans

The rivalry between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf has Canada's Mackenzie Hughes deeply worried about the state of men's professional golf. Hughes tweeted about his concerns in early December, hours after world No.
Two victims identified in Montreal alleged hit-and-run; suspect back in court Jan. 8

Two victims identified in Montreal alleged hit-and-run; suspect back in court Jan. 8

MONTREAL — A Namibian man returning home from church and another man heading to a friend's party have been identified as the victims of a New Year's Day fatal hit-and-run in Montreal.
Teck closes sale of minority stakes in coal business to Nippon, Posco

Teck closes sale of minority stakes in coal business to Nippon, Posco

VANCOUVER — Teck Resources Ltd. says it has closed its previously announced deal to sell minority interests in its steelmaking coal business to Japan's Nippon Steel Corp. and South Korean steelmaker Posco.
Montreal soup kitchen to stay open after securing emergency funding from province

Montreal soup kitchen to stay open after securing emergency funding from province

MONTREAL — An Old Montreal soup kitchen operating since 1877 says it has secured funding from the Quebec government to keep offering hundreds of daily hot meals through at least March.
Alimentation Couche-Tard completes acquisition of European assets from TotalEnergies

Alimentation Couche-Tard completes acquisition of European assets from TotalEnergies

LAVAL, Que. — Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. says it has completed its acquisition of certain European retail assets from French oil giant TotalEnergies SE.
Edmonton Elks release receiving touchdown leader Steven Dunbar Jr.

Edmonton Elks release receiving touchdown leader Steven Dunbar Jr.

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Elks have released American wide receiver Steven Dunbar Jr., the CFL club announced Wednesday. Dunbar had 39 receptions for 536 yards and a team-leading five touchdowns in 13 games for the Elks last season.
Montreal Ambert Alert: Mother charged with abduction after baby found safe

Montreal Ambert Alert: Mother charged with abduction after baby found safe

MONTREAL — Quebec's Crown prosecutor's office says the mother of a one-year-old girl who was the subject of an Amber Alert on Tuesday has been charged with allegedly abducting her child.
PMO clarifies Trudeau and family stayed 'at no cost' during vacation in Jamaica

PMO clarifies Trudeau and family stayed 'at no cost' during vacation in Jamaica

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's office is clarifying that he and his family are vacationing in Jamaica "at no cost at a location owned by family friends," after initially saying the family was paying for their stay.