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'Five feet nothing': Pickton's safety likely behind Quebec move, says ex-prison judge

'Five feet nothing': Pickton's safety likely behind Quebec move, says ex-prison judge

VICTORIA — When serial killer Robert Pickton was transferred from British Columbia's Kent Institution to a maximum-security prison in Quebec about six years ago, correctional authorities gave no public explanation or confirmation at the time, citing
Meta brand enoki mushrooms recalled due to possible Listeria contamination

Meta brand enoki mushrooms recalled due to possible Listeria contamination

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has announced a recall of Meta brand enoki mushrooms due to possible Listeria contamination. The agency says the recall was triggered by its testing and it is conducting a food safety investigation.
Toronto police identify woman found dead in 2017 by tracing DNA to Switzerland

Toronto police identify woman found dead in 2017 by tracing DNA to Switzerland

Toronto police say DNA tests helped identify a woman found dead in Lake Ontario in August 2017 by leading investigators to her Swiss relatives, the latest cold case cracked by investigative genetic genealogy.
Quebec minister tables bill to restrict evictions for three years amid housing crunch

Quebec minister tables bill to restrict evictions for three years amid housing crunch

QUÉBEC — Quebec's housing minister acknowledged on Wednesday that the province is in a housing crisis, as she tabled a bill that would impose a three-year moratorium on certain types of evictions and boost protections for low-income renters aged 65 a
'We'll need all hands on deck': Details emerge after deadly boat crash near Kingston

'We'll need all hands on deck': Details emerge after deadly boat crash near Kingston

Police have wrapped up their on-scene investigation into a deadly boat crash in eastern Ontario over the long weekend as details of the incident emerge.
From enforcement to outreach: report proposes new approach to Toronto encampments

From enforcement to outreach: report proposes new approach to Toronto encampments

TORONTO — A new report is proposing that Toronto move to clear homeless encampments only as a "last resort," and with at least 72 hours of notice.
Charges dropped against 4 accused in Toronto Indigo bookstore defacement protest

Charges dropped against 4 accused in Toronto Indigo bookstore defacement protest

TORONTO — Charges were dropped against four of the 11 people accused of defacing a Toronto Indigo bookstore in a case that has become a flashpoint over how police respond to pro-Palestinian protests.
Quebecor wants Ottawa to stop Loblaw from offering only Rogers, Bell phone products

Quebecor wants Ottawa to stop Loblaw from offering only Rogers, Bell phone products

The chief executive of Quebecor Inc. is urging Ottawa to intervene in what he calls an "anticompetitive" deal between Loblaw Cos. Ltd.
Ontario LTC nurses get 11.5 per cent pay increase over two years

Ontario LTC nurses get 11.5 per cent pay increase over two years

TORONTO — Nurses in the majority of long-term care homes in Ontario are set to get what their union is calling the most significant wage increase in more than 30 years.
CAE's defence business takes $700M hit as fixed-price contracts drag down earnings

CAE's defence business takes $700M hit as fixed-price contracts drag down earnings

MONTREAL — CAE Inc. expects to report a half-billion-dollar loss for its fourth quarter after massive one-time charges linked to its beleaguered defence business.
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