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Man seeking historical records told it would cost feds $21 million to process request

Man seeking historical records told it would cost feds $21 million to process request

OTTAWA — A researcher seeking records about an RCMP investigation from Canada's national archives was told it would cost the government more than $21 million to process his request under the Access to Information Act.
Ontario Progressive Conservatives to form second majority government

Ontario Progressive Conservatives to form second majority government

TORONTO — Doug Ford and the Ontario Progressive Conservatives sailed to a second majority government Thursday with a campaign focused on roads and rebuilding to chart a course out of the pandemic, producing a victory so sweeping it toppled two other
Canadian Press NewsAlert: Ford government wins second majority in Ontario

Canadian Press NewsAlert: Ford government wins second majority in Ontario

TORONTO — The Progressive Conservatives led by Doug Ford have won a second majority government in Ontario. Early results show the Tories elected or leading in 64 ridings.
Canadian Press NewsAlert: Ford government wins second majority in Ontario

Canadian Press NewsAlert: Ford government wins second majority in Ontario

The Progressive Conservatives led by Doug Ford have won a second majority government in Ontario. Early results show the Tories elected or leading in 64 ridings.
13 people have mild symptoms after ammonia exposure in Vancouver: fire official

13 people have mild symptoms after ammonia exposure in Vancouver: fire official

VANCOUVER — An ammonia release from a vent on the roof of a Vancouver arena exposed 13 people to the gas and prompted the precautionary evacuation of a nearby high school.
A look at what's being said about drug decriminalization in other parts of Canada

A look at what's being said about drug decriminalization in other parts of Canada

It was announced this week that the possession of small amounts of street drugs will be decriminalized in British Columbia in an effort to slow the overdose crisis that has killed nearly 10,000 people since 2016. Effective Jan.
Jurors in Hoggard sex assault trial continue deliberations after reporting deadlock

Jurors in Hoggard sex assault trial continue deliberations after reporting deadlock

TORONTO — Jurors in the sexual assault trial of Canadian musician Jacob Hoggard reviewed testimony and asked more questions Thursday, after telling the court earlier in the day that they could not reach a unanimous agreement on some counts.
Prime minister signs historic land claim settlement with Alberta First Nation

Prime minister signs historic land claim settlement with Alberta First Nation

SIKSIKA, Alta. — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and the chief of a southern Alberta First Nation have signed a historic land-claim settlement which the federal government says is one of the largest of its kind in Canada.
Climate agreement between Canada, India discusses renewable energy but omits coal

Climate agreement between Canada, India discusses renewable energy but omits coal

OTTAWA — Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault says a new agreement signed Thursday to co-operate with India on climate action is an opportunity for Canada to export its renewable energy technology, particularly related to making renewable energy a
Afghan MP forced to flee homeland pleads with Canada to do more to help refugees

Afghan MP forced to flee homeland pleads with Canada to do more to help refugees

OTTAWA — A member of Afghanistan’s Parliament forced to flee her homeland after the Taliban takeover last year is pleading with Canada to do more to help bring Afghan refugees to safety.