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Former MP Raj Grewal sues for damages following acquittal last year

Former MP Raj Grewal sues for damages following acquittal last year

OTTAWA — Former Liberal MP Raj Grewal is seeking millions of dollars in damages from the RCMP and the Ontario attorney general after being acquitted of using his political office for personal gain.
Vancouver celebrates Year of the Dragon at 50th Chinatown Spring Festival

Vancouver celebrates Year of the Dragon at 50th Chinatown Spring Festival

VANCOUVER — Dragons danced to the beat of drums through the streets of Vancouver's historic Chinatown neighbourhood Sunday morning. The spectacle was part of the 50th Anniversary of the Chinatown Spring Festival Parade. The procession began at 11 a.
After decades of cheap rent, some Montreal artists being priced out of their studios

After decades of cheap rent, some Montreal artists being priced out of their studios

MONTREAL — Over the past 32 years, painter Frances Foster has seen the view from her studio window shift from old railway yards and rundown factories to trendy businesses, new residents and high-end cars. Inside, however, feels empty.
Africa will 'friend-zone' Canada if Ottawa doesn't improve engagement, experts say

Africa will 'friend-zone' Canada if Ottawa doesn't improve engagement, experts say

OTTAWA — Canada is approaching total irrelevance in the world's fastest-growing continent, experts argue, saying that a pattern of disengagement in trade, diplomacy and investment in Africa means Ottawa is ceding ground to Russia and China.
Ban on several cosmetic surgeries for pets now in effect in Quebec

Ban on several cosmetic surgeries for pets now in effect in Quebec

MONTREAL — A wide-ranging update to Quebec's pet welfare rules took effect across the province on Saturday, banning four cosmetic surgeries and setting new standards for the care of several mammal species.
'Done being patient': Treaty 4 First Nations suing Ottawa over $5 annuity payments

'Done being patient': Treaty 4 First Nations suing Ottawa over $5 annuity payments

REGINA — Chief Lynn Acoose says she's taking a step elders and past Indigenous leaders in her community have long been reluctant to.
Demolishing Montreal Olympic Stadium would be costly, but experts question $2B price

Demolishing Montreal Olympic Stadium would be costly, but experts question $2B price

MONTREAL — Quebec's tourism minister says demolishing Montreal's Olympic Stadium would cost $2 billion, but that estimate is raising questions because other North American cities have torn down stadiums for hundreds of millions of dollars less.
Vancouver Lunar New Year parade reverses decision to bar progressive, LGBTQ+ groups

Vancouver Lunar New Year parade reverses decision to bar progressive, LGBTQ+ groups

VANCOUVER — Organizers of the Vancouver Chinatown Lunar New Year parade have changed course and rescinded their rejection of two progressive and LGBTQ+ groups that they previously barred from participating.
Supreme Court upholds Ottawa's Indigenous child welfare law, denies Quebec's appeal

Supreme Court upholds Ottawa's Indigenous child welfare law, denies Quebec's appeal

OTTAWA — Indigenous communities and leaders across the country cheered Friday as the Supreme Court of Canada upheld the federal government's child welfare law, affirming that First Nations, Métis and Inuit have sole authority over the protection of t
Judge rejects bid to bar father of B.C. murder victim from Ibrahim Ali proceedings

Judge rejects bid to bar father of B.C. murder victim from Ibrahim Ali proceedings

VANCOUVER — The father of a murdered 13-year-old girl may continue listening in remotely to post-trial proceedings, a British Columbia Supreme Court judge ruled, rejecting an application by the convicted killer's lawyers who said they feared for thei