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Grocers called back to Parliament to testify about plans to stabilize prices

Grocers called back to Parliament to testify about plans to stabilize prices

OTTAWA — A House of Commons committee is asking the heads of Canada's major grocery chains to appear before MPs and explain their plans to stabilize food prices.
Vancouver Island First Nations enter partnership with forest company

Vancouver Island First Nations enter partnership with forest company

VICTORIA — A limited partnership between four Vancouver Island First Nations and one of British Columbia's major forest companies is being hailed as a path forward for the industry in the province.
'Inexplicable': Five people, including children, dead in Sault Ste. Marie shooting

'Inexplicable': Five people, including children, dead in Sault Ste. Marie shooting

Residents of the northern Ontario city of Sault Ste.
BC United calls premier 'condo king' over his property sale; Eby says 'nonsense'

BC United calls premier 'condo king' over his property sale; Eby says 'nonsense'

VICTORIA — The sale of Premier David Eby's condominium in Victoria has become embroiled in the debate over the New Democrat government's proposed law on short-term rental accommodations.
No choice other than peace bond in Quebec domestic violence case, Crown tells coroner

No choice other than peace bond in Quebec domestic violence case, Crown tells coroner

MONTREAL — A peace bond was the only option for prosecutors trying to protect a Montreal woman whose estranged husband later killed her along with her two young sons, an inquest heard Tuesday.
Canada supports 'humanitarian pauses' in Israel-Hamas conflict, Trudeau says

Canada supports 'humanitarian pauses' in Israel-Hamas conflict, Trudeau says

OTTAWA — Canada supports the idea of "humanitarian pauses" in the latest Israel-Hamas war to allow aid into the Gaza Strip, and to help civilians and foreign nationals get out, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Tuesday.
Strikes, wildfires and falling consumer demand derail CN profits

Strikes, wildfires and falling consumer demand derail CN profits

MONTREAL — Canadian National Railway Co. reported a drastic drop in profits for the three months ended Sept. 30, citing falling consumer demand, fallout from the B.C. port workers strike and a raft of forest fires and floods.
Alberta NDP says renewable energy windfall should benefit consumers, industry

Alberta NDP says renewable energy windfall should benefit consumers, industry

A renewable energy windfall of nearly $300 million for the Alberta government should be used to expand the industry and help low-income people pay power bills, say the provincial New Democrats.
Province asks court to prevent feds from intervening on Highway 413, Ontario Place

Province asks court to prevent feds from intervening on Highway 413, Ontario Place

TORONTO — Ontario is asking the courts to prevent the federal government from using the impugned Impact Assessment Act to stop the province from moving ahead with Highway 413 and Ontario Place construction.
Alberta town declares local state of emergency after sewage leak into water supply

Alberta town declares local state of emergency after sewage leak into water supply

COCHRANE, ALBERTA — An Alberta community where an accident caused sewage to flow into a river that feeds Calgary's water supply declared a local state of emergency on Tuesday.