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Most Canadians got more from carbon-price rebates than they spent in 2021: report

Most Canadians got more from carbon-price rebates than they spent in 2021: report

OTTAWA — Most of the Canadians who paid the national carbon price in 2021 got far more back than they paid, a newly released annual report on pollution pricing says.
Former Quebec doctor faces manslaughter charge after patient dies following surgery

Former Quebec doctor faces manslaughter charge after patient dies following surgery

MONTREAL — A former doctor has been charged with manslaughter after an 84-year-old man died following a 2019 surgery, police in Laval, Que., said Tuesday.
Pet dog infected with avian flu but risk to public is low, federal government says

Pet dog infected with avian flu but risk to public is low, federal government says

OTTAWA — A pet dog has been infected with H5N1 avian flu, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) said Tuesday. The dog in Oshawa, Ont., was infected after chewing on a wild goose and developed symptoms and died.
Coroner to hold public inquests into deadly Montreal fire, police killing

Coroner to hold public inquests into deadly Montreal fire, police killing

Quebec's chief coroner has accepted a request by the province's public security minister to hold public inquests into the killing of a provincial police officer and a fire in Old Montreal that left seven people dead.
Quebec shipyard formally added to federal shipbuilding plan after lobbying, delays

Quebec shipyard formally added to federal shipbuilding plan after lobbying, delays

OTTAWA — The excitement was palpable on Tuesday as Prime Minister Justin Trudeau formally admitted Quebec-based Chantier Davie into the exclusive club of shipyards eligible for billions of dollars in federal work.
Alberta waited a month to declare emergency response to oilsands releases: document

Alberta waited a month to declare emergency response to oilsands releases: document

EDMONTON — The Alberta government waited a month before calling an emergency response to one of the biggest releases of oilsands tailings in the province's history, a leaked document shows.
Romanian family's dream of life in Canada ended tragically in waters off Akwesasne

Romanian family's dream of life in Canada ended tragically in waters off Akwesasne

A Romanian family who had hoped to build a life near Toronto with their two Canadian-born children saw their dreams end tragically in the frigid waters off Akwesasne, Que., after fleeing a deportation order.
Defamation case against 'Freedom Convoy' lawyer resolved outside court, firm says

Defamation case against 'Freedom Convoy' lawyer resolved outside court, firm says

OTTAWA — A lobbying firm that filed a defamation lawsuit against a lawyer who represented "Freedom Convoy" organizers during a public inquiry says the case has been resolved out of court.
Once-prestigious 24 Sussex full of rodents, carcasses: National Capital Commission

Once-prestigious 24 Sussex full of rodents, carcasses: National Capital Commission

OTTAWA — When a lumber baron first built a home for his wife at 24 Sussex Drive, he described it as a place of peace. Now, it has become a place of rodents.
$55-million lotto winner in Sidney, B.C., plans to buy a new house with a dock

$55-million lotto winner in Sidney, B.C., plans to buy a new house with a dock

VICTORIA — Bookkeeper William Scott Gurney says he's sure he won't be back for another tax season. He doesn't have to after claiming the winning ticket on Tuesday for the $55-million Lotto Max draw on Feb. 28.