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Quebec's organ donor wait list decreasing, but the province can do better

Quebec's organ donor wait list decreasing, but the province can do better

MONTREAL — New data shows the list of people waiting for an organ donation in Quebec has decreased, thanks to a 17 per cent increase in the number of people who received a transplant and a record number of donors in 2023. As of Dec.
Former Team Jones vice Zacharias has no immediate plans to return to curling

Former Team Jones vice Zacharias has no immediate plans to return to curling

Scratch the name Mackenzie Zacharias from the list of potential replacements for skip Jennifer Jones when she retires from the four-player game at the end of the season.
PWHL announces playoff format that will allow No. 1 seed to pick opponent

PWHL announces playoff format that will allow No. 1 seed to pick opponent

TORONTO — The Professional Women's Hockey League was bold out of the gate.
'Smug, cocky and arrogant': Saskatchewan inquest hears of mass killer's arrest

'Smug, cocky and arrogant': Saskatchewan inquest hears of mass killer's arrest

SASKATOON — A mass killer on the run after a stabbing rampage in Saskatchewan was "smug" while officers took him into custody, a coroner's inquest heard Wednesday. Const.
Spin Master Corp. reports US$30.1 million loss in fourth quarter as revenues rise

Spin Master Corp. reports US$30.1 million loss in fourth quarter as revenues rise

TORONTO — Spin Master Corp. reported a loss of US$30.1 million in the fourth quarter, compared with a loss of US$13.8 million a year earlier. The Toronto-based toy and entertainment company says revenues rose to US$502.6 million, up from $465.
Quebec launches helpline, looks for other ways to stop politicians from quitting

Quebec launches helpline, looks for other ways to stop politicians from quitting

RIVIÈRE-DU-LOUP, Que. — The Quebec government says it is not ruling out punitive measures for people who harass elected officials, as the province strives to stop an exodus of politicians from municipal jobs.
N.B. premier defends $300 payment to workers, saying it's a 'good news story'

N.B. premier defends $300 payment to workers, saying it's a 'good news story'

FREDERICTON — New Brunswick Premier Blaine Higgs says he's surprised by the backlash he's received for his promise to give workers a one-time payment of $300.
Arguments begin at competition body in case against Cineplex over online booking fees

Arguments begin at competition body in case against Cineplex over online booking fees

OTTAWA — Cineplex Inc. is engaging in harmful "drip pricing" with its online booking fees, and moviegoers have no way to avoid them, says Canada's competition czar.
CBC reaches tentative deal with union, says the Canadian Media Guild

CBC reaches tentative deal with union, says the Canadian Media Guild

OTTAWA — The Canadian Media Guild says it has reached a tentative agreement with CBC/Radio Canada.
Online harms: Civil liberty, law critics say stiffer hate crime sentences 'troubling'

Online harms: Civil liberty, law critics say stiffer hate crime sentences 'troubling'

OTTAWA — The Liberal government is proposing "draconian penalties" in the Criminal Code as part of its sweeping plan to target online hate, the Canadian Civil Liberties Association warns.