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Chronology of the Ontario Securities Commission hearing into Sino-Forest
TORONTO – Formed in 1994, Sino-Forest grew to become the most valuable forestry company on…
Two men prosecuted in 1989 murder of Hamilton teacher lose lawsuit against cops
HAMILTON – Two men who were prosecuted — and one of them wrongfully convicted —…
Notley heading to Washington, D.C., to extol Alberta’s climate-change plan
EDMONTON – Alberta Premier Rachel Notley says she is going to Washington, D.C., this week…
Aboriginal youth overrepresented in justice system: department data
OTTAWA – Figures from the Justice Department paint a dark picture of the state of…
National Energy Board introduces rules on treating whistleblower complaints
OTTAWA – The National Energy Board is making it easier for whistleblowers to confidentially report…
Tribunal orders federal government to ensure services for First Nations kids
OTTAWA – The Canadian Human Rights Tribunal has ordered the federal government to immediately enact…
Victoria’s homeless campers prepare to take on government in court battle
VICTORIA – Homeless campers living on the grounds of Victoria’s courthouse say British Columbia’s government…
Alberta couple found guilty of failing to provide for son who died of meningitis
LETHBRIDGE, Alta. – A divisive trial that drew strong opinions from both sides of the…
Oregon’s aid in dying law: Three doctors reflect on their experiences
PORTLAND, Ore. – Since Oregon’s Death with Dignity Act was passed in the mid-1990s, doctors…
Transport Canada provides $10.9 million for rail crossing upgrades
OTTAWA – Transport Canada says it will put $10.9 million into improving more than 400…
Suspected would-be terrorist sympathizer denied bail in Brampton, Ont.
BRAMPTON, Ont. – A man charged with a terrorism related offence was denied bail today…
Moose Knuckles rapped over alleged misleading made-in-Canada claims
OTTAWA – The Competition Bureau is seeking a $4-million penalty against high-end clothing maker Moose…
Court intervenes as parents disagree over treatment for B.C. transgender child
PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. – A B.C. Supreme Court judge has ruled that an 11-year-old child…
Clark draws fire for taking B.C. Liberal Party stipend above her salary
VICTORIA – Premier Christy Clark is defending her annual stipend of up to $50,000 from…
Quebec government says ‘Go Habs Go!’ expression is part of province’s identity
MONTREAL — The Quebec government has stepped in to defend the phrase “Go Habs Go!”…
Many jobs lost in library closures could be done through attrition: board
ST. JOHN’S, N.L. – A library board in Newfoundland and Labrador says it hopes many…
Husband tells wife’s story after publication ban lifted in assisted dying case
CALGARY – The death of Hanne Schafer was by any definition a nightmare. Suffering from…
Researcher resigned to ending decade-long hunt for Nova Scotia cougar
HALIFAX – After 10 years of patiently waiting for Nova Scotia’s ghost cougar to appear,…
Proposal would force Quebec mayors out of office if convicted of a crime
QUEBEC – Mayors in Quebec who are found guilty of a crime would be forced…
Ex of man accused in Bosma murder says she helped move key pieces of evidence
HAMILTON – The former girlfriend of a man facing a murder charge in the death…
Valeant vows to look at price cuts during grilling by U.S. senate committee
Valeant Pharmaceuticals vowed to consider reducing dramatic price increases for some drugs during a grilling…
Complaint against Alberta naturopath in toddler case being investigated
LETHBRIDGE, Alta. – An Alberta regulatory group is investigating a complaint about a naturopathic doctor…
‘Heaven help us all:’ Father convicted in son’s death fears for other parents
NELSON, B.C. – A father found guilty of not providing his ailing toddler with medical…
Sister of Montreal woman found dead near Manson killings site hoping for justice
MONTREAL – For decades, she was known simply as Jane Doe No. 59 — an…