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Possible cases of 'unusual' childhood hepatitis in Canada in 'single digits': Henry

Possible cases of 'unusual' childhood hepatitis in Canada in 'single digits': Henry

VICTORIA — All 17 pediatric hospitals across Canada are looking out for an "unusual" childhood liver disease, but the number of possible cases under review remains in the single digits, British Columbia's provincial health officer said Thursday. Dr.
Old scandal raised with Saskatchewan government bill on legislative security

Old scandal raised with Saskatchewan government bill on legislative security

REGINA — An Independent member of the legislature has revived a 20-year-old scandal involving the Saskatchewan Party to show her concerns about a bill that aims to reform legislative security.
Inuit organization develops shared plan with Mounties to improve relationship

Inuit organization develops shared plan with Mounties to improve relationship

The national organization representing Inuit has developed a plan with Mounties to help improve their relationship.
Canadian companies expected to uphold ethical standards abroad under new strategy

Canadian companies expected to uphold ethical standards abroad under new strategy

OTTAWA — Canada has announced a new responsible businessstrategy to ensure companies prevent or ease negative effects to human rights and the environment in their operations overseas.
Judge dismisses Ontario MPP Randy Hillier's bail review request

Judge dismisses Ontario MPP Randy Hillier's bail review request

OTTAWA — An Ontario judge has dismissed Ontario MPP Randy Hillier's request to have the terms of his bail conditions revised.
'I didn't know better': Calgary man admits to terrorism activity with Islamic State

'I didn't know better': Calgary man admits to terrorism activity with Islamic State

CALGARY — A man who admitted to terrorism-related acts with the militant group Islamic State told a judge Thursday he didn't know any better.
Canadian Blood Services to end gay 'blood ban,' bring in behaviour-based screening

Canadian Blood Services to end gay 'blood ban,' bring in behaviour-based screening

OTTAWA — Health Canada has approved an end to policy that restricts men who have sex with men from donating blood products for three months, a change welcomed by LGBTQ advocates but criticized — including by the prime minister, who promised years ago
Indigenous leaders say safe drinking water settlement with federal gov't is unfair

Indigenous leaders say safe drinking water settlement with federal gov't is unfair

OTTAWA — The federal government has set aside about $1.5 billion to compensate Indigenous people who have been without clean drinking water, the result of a class-action lawsuit initiated by First Nations communities.
Feds enshrining right to healthy environment but no clarity on what that means

Feds enshrining right to healthy environment but no clarity on what that means

OTTAWA — More than five years after being told it should enshrine the right to a healthy environment in its environmental protection act, the federal government is moving to do it.
Conservative MP Scott Aitchison becomes sixth official candidate in leadership race

Conservative MP Scott Aitchison becomes sixth official candidate in leadership race

OTTAWA — The Conservative Party of Canada is now up to six contenders who are officially in the running for Erin O'Toole's former job.