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Hundreds of out-of-work Canadian film, TV workers tap into $1.2M in aid: charity

Hundreds of out-of-work Canadian film, TV workers tap into $1.2M in aid: charity

TORONTO — A national charity serving people in the entertainment industry says it has doled out $1.2 million in aid to Canadians affected by the Hollywood actors and writers strikes.
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Canadian under-17 team to face Brazil as part of preparations for FIFA U-17 World Cup

Canadian under-17 team to face Brazil as part of preparations for FIFA U-17 World Cup

Canada's under-17 men's team will play South American champion Brazil in a pair of friendlies as part of its preparation for the FIFA U-17 World Cup in Indonesia later this year. The young Canadians will face Brazil on Sept. 29 and Oct.
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Lawsuits filed by building owner, victim's family in Old Montreal fire that killed 7

Lawsuits filed by building owner, victim's family in Old Montreal fire that killed 7

MONTREAL — A pair of lawsuits have been filed in connection with a fire in an Old Montreal heritage building that killed seven people in March, including a suit by the owner of the property who is demanding $7.6 million from the city.
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Two men and a woman arrested after human remains found in Quebec City area

Two men and a woman arrested after human remains found in Quebec City area

MONTREAL — Three people have been arrested near Montreal in connection with human remains that were found in the Quebec City area, provincial police said Monday.
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Quebec delayed preparation for COVID-19 in care homes, leading to deaths: lawsuit

Quebec delayed preparation for COVID-19 in care homes, leading to deaths: lawsuit

MONTREAL — The Quebec government's failure to follow its pandemic-response plan as the novel coronavirus started circulating in other parts of the world in early 2020 led to preventable deaths in long-term care, a Montreal lawyer argued Monday.
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Calgary E. coli cases tied to daycares up slightly to 348; hospitalizations down

Calgary E. coli cases tied to daycares up slightly to 348; hospitalizations down

CALGARY — Officials say an E. coli outbreak involving numerous Calgary daycares appears to have peaked. Alberta Health Services reported Monday there were 348 lab-confirmed cases of the bacterial infection, an increase of six from the weekend.
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Unifor says likelihood of strike at Ford increasing as deadline approaches

Unifor says likelihood of strike at Ford increasing as deadline approaches

TORONTO — Unifor says the likelihood of a strike at Ford Motor Co. is increasing as the expiry of the current contract approaches without a deal in place.
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Jen Powley, author and advocate for people with disabilities in N.S., dies at age 45

Jen Powley, author and advocate for people with disabilities in N.S., dies at age 45

HALIFAX — Jen Powley, who pushed back with her writing and wisdom against systems that limited the lives of Nova Scotians with disabilities, has died at the age of 45.
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Ford, Chow agree ‘new deal’ is needed to help tackle Toronto's massive deficit

Ford, Chow agree ‘new deal’ is needed to help tackle Toronto's massive deficit

TORONTO — Ontario Premier Doug Ford agreed Monday that the city of Toronto needs a "new deal" to address its growing financial pressures, but shot down two of the mayor's key requests for how to achieve that.
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Ontario court dismisses sex workers' Charter challenge, rules laws constitutional

Ontario court dismisses sex workers' Charter challenge, rules laws constitutional

TORONTO — Ontario's Superior Court dismissed a Charter challenge launched by groups advocating for the rights of sex workers, ruling Monday that Canada's criminal laws on sex work are constitutional.
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