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Ontario housing minister apologizes for his role in Greenbelt land swap, keeps job

Ontario housing minister apologizes for his role in Greenbelt land swap, keeps job

TORONTO — Ontario's housing minister offered an apology Thursday for the way the government removed land earmarked for development from the protected Greenbelt, a process two legislative watchdogs have said was hasty and flawed.
Toronto-area Metro workers ratify second tentative agreement after month-long strike

Toronto-area Metro workers ratify second tentative agreement after month-long strike

TORONTO — Metro workers from 27 stores in the Greater Toronto Area have a new collective agreement after a month-long strike, the union said Thursday.
Saskatchewan, New Brunswick naming changes means 'life or death' for trans kids: Ien

Saskatchewan, New Brunswick naming changes means 'life or death' for trans kids: Ien

OTTAWA — Canada's minister for women, gender equality and youth says policies in Saskatchewan and New Brunswick that require parental consent before students under 16 can have schools use their preferred pronouns and names puts transgender and nonbin
Federal Liberals appoint interim ethics commissioner after six-month vacancy

Federal Liberals appoint interim ethics commissioner after six-month vacancy

Ottawa has appointed an interim ethics watchdog, more than six months after the last permanent commissioner retired.
Canada's LePage sets sights on Olympic gold after historic world decathlon title win

Canada's LePage sets sights on Olympic gold after historic world decathlon title win

Pierce LePage has one more mountain to climb, one more goal to reach. The Whitby, Ont., native made history on Saturday, striking gold in the men's decathlon at the World Athletics Championships.
Families of Nova Scotia mass shooting victims want sincere RCMP apology: lawyer

Families of Nova Scotia mass shooting victims want sincere RCMP apology: lawyer

HALIFAX — The RCMP has yet to provide a substantive response about its widely criticized handling of Nova Scotia’s April 2020 mass shooting, says a lawyer whose firm represents a majority of the families affected by the tragedy.
Disbarred Newfoundland lawyer facing child pornography charge released on bail

Disbarred Newfoundland lawyer facing child pornography charge released on bail

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — A disbarred Newfoundland lawyer facing charges related to child pornography has been granted bail by a provincial court judge.
A chronology of key events following Ontario's decision to develop Greenbelt lands

A chronology of key events following Ontario's decision to develop Greenbelt lands

Ontario Housing Minister Steve Clark apologized Thursday for his role in the government's Greenbelt land swap, a day after the province's integrity commissioner found he violated two sections of the Members Integrity Act.
Saskatchewan forecasts lower surplus due to reduced resource revenue, higher expenses

Saskatchewan forecasts lower surplus due to reduced resource revenue, higher expenses

REGINA — The Saskatchewan Party government is forecasting a lower surplus than budgeted this year due to decreased resource revenues and higher expenses.
Multi-vehicle collision in New Brunswick leaves 25-year-old man dead

Multi-vehicle collision in New Brunswick leaves 25-year-old man dead

KINNEAR SETTLEMENT, N.B. — New Brunswick RCMP are investigating a four-vehicle crash that left a 25-year-old man dead.