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112 cases of monkeypox in Canada, all of them among men: public health officer

112 cases of monkeypox in Canada, all of them among men: public health officer

OTTAWA — Canada's chief public health officer said Friday there were 112 cases of monkeypox across Canada and all of those infected were male.
High streamflow advisory issued for rivers overwhelmed by November's flooding in B.C.

High streamflow advisory issued for rivers overwhelmed by November's flooding in B.C.

VICTORIA — A high streamflow advisory has been issued by the River Forecast Centre for some of the same British Columbia rivers where flooding last November ripped away roads and devastated communities.
New Canadian regulations would put warning on each cigarette, not just packaging

New Canadian regulations would put warning on each cigarette, not just packaging

Canada is poised to become the first country in the world to require that a warning be printed on every cigarette.
Quebec Halloween 2020 murderer sentenced to life in prison, will appeal

Quebec Halloween 2020 murderer sentenced to life in prison, will appeal

QUEBEC — The man found guilty of using a sword to murder and maim in Quebec City's historic district on Halloween night 2020 was sentenced Friday to life in prison with no possibility of parole for 25 years.
October sentencing hearing set for Jacob Hoggard's sexual assault case

October sentencing hearing set for Jacob Hoggard's sexual assault case

TORONTO — An Ontario judge has set a sentencing hearing in October for musician Jacob Hoggard's sexual assault case. A jury found the Hedley frontman guilty of sexual assault causing bodily harm against an Ottawa woman last Sunday.
Unemployment rate falls to new record low as wages ramp up: StatCan

Unemployment rate falls to new record low as wages ramp up: StatCan

OTTAWA — The Canadian job market continued to tighten in May as the unemployment rate hit another record low and wages continued to push higher, maintaining the pressure on the Bank of Canada to keep raising interest rates.
Planning for papal visit to Canada continues as Pope Francis cancels Africa trip

Planning for papal visit to Canada continues as Pope Francis cancels Africa trip

Plans continue for the Pope's visit to Canada this summer even as the pontiff has cancelled a trip to Africa on doctors’ orders.
'He did nothing': Top court releases reasons for restoring foster dad's conviction

'He did nothing': Top court releases reasons for restoring foster dad's conviction

OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada has released written reasons for its decision to uphold the conviction of a foster father in the starvation death of one child and the near death of her sister. Both were in the care of Kevin Goforth and his wife.
Latest job numbers, Toronto's Pearson Airport delays : In The News for June 10

Latest job numbers, Toronto's Pearson Airport delays : In The News for June 10

In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of June 10 ... What we are watching in Canada ...
Canada, California to partner on climate action and nature protection

Canada, California to partner on climate action and nature protection

LOS ANGELES — Canada and California are kindred progressive spirits on climate change, Gov.