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Stress builds as deadline to vacate some Halifax homeless encampments inches closer

Stress builds as deadline to vacate some Halifax homeless encampments inches closer

HALIFAX — With Halifax’s deadline for residents to leave five homeless encampments just one week away, stress among unhoused people is growing and a volunteer at a downtown encampment said he’s losing hope they will find adequate housing in time.
Élections Québec probe after couple says they were told to donate to meet minister

Élections Québec probe after couple says they were told to donate to meet minister

Quebec's elections agency is investigating donations totalling $200 made to the governing Coalition Avenir Québec by a couple who say they were told they could meet the transport minister if they donated.
Veteran cornerback Edwards-Cooper understands why he's with Roughriders

Veteran cornerback Edwards-Cooper understands why he's with Roughriders

Jalon Edwards-Cooper understands clearly why he's with the Saskatchewan Roughriders. The veteran cornerback was among seven players Saskatchewan signed last Tuesday, the first day of CFL free agency.
Residents uneasy after 2 people shot at same north Toronto intersection within 24 hrs

Residents uneasy after 2 people shot at same north Toronto intersection within 24 hrs

TORONTO — Residents in a northwest Toronto neighbourhood said they were feeling uneasy Monday after two people were shot while waiting for buses at the same intersection less than a day apart.
Montreal duo Chromeo says music industry has been failing their funk heroes

Montreal duo Chromeo says music industry has been failing their funk heroes

TORONTO — Two decades into their mission to funk up the world, Chromeo says they've still got lots of juice left in their tank.
Louis Riel portrait updated to recognize Métis leader as first premier of Manitoba

Louis Riel portrait updated to recognize Métis leader as first premier of Manitoba

WINNIPEG — A portrait of Louis Riel hanging in the provincial legislature now recognizes the Métis leader as Manitoba's first premier.
Leafs centre Matthews, Oilers captain McDavid among NHL stars of the week

Leafs centre Matthews, Oilers captain McDavid among NHL stars of the week

NEW YORK — Toronto Maple Leafs centre Auston Matthews, Edmonton Oilers centre Connor McDavid and Florida Panthers left-wing Matthew Tkachuk have been named the NHL’s three stars of the week.

Canadian Premier League goes patriotic with red-and-white 2024 match ball

TORONTO — The Canadian Premier League is showing its colours with the 2024 match ball.
Tax season officially kicks off with most Canadians' returns due by April 30

Tax season officially kicks off with most Canadians' returns due by April 30

OTTAWA — Tax filing season has officially kicked off as Monday marked the first day that Canadians can begin filing their income tax returns online.
Man charged after woman's neck slashed during domestic dispute in Whitby: Police

Man charged after woman's neck slashed during domestic dispute in Whitby: Police

WHITBY, ONTARIO — A 40-year-old man from Mississauga, Ont., is facing multiple charges after police say a woman's neck was slashed in an alleged domestic dispute. Durham Region police say officers responded to a gas station in Whitby, Ont.