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Major storm moves into N.L., another one on its way to Ontario and Quebec

Major storm moves into N.L., another one on its way to Ontario and Quebec

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — The eastern half of the country is forecast to be hit with a second major storm in less than one week, bringing high winds, lots of snow and travel complications.
Contaminated water to be released from Yukon mine site before spring snow melt

Contaminated water to be released from Yukon mine site before spring snow melt

WHITEHORSE — The Yukon government says contaminated water from the Eagle Gold Mine, the site of a catastrophic mine failure last June, is now being discharged ahead of the spring snow melt.
Singh says NDP expects snap election call if Carney wins Liberal leadership

Singh says NDP expects snap election call if Carney wins Liberal leadership

OTTAWA — NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh said Friday he doesn't think he'll have to chose between voting on tariff relief and bringing down the government because he expects a snap election call if Mark Carney wins the Liberal leadership.
B.C. police cite privacy as investigators probe chat groups

B.C. police cite privacy as investigators probe chat groups

The details of a private chat group among current and former members of the police department in Nelson, B.C., haven't been made public.
Quebec EV company Lion Electric made big promises, but struggled to deliver

Quebec EV company Lion Electric made big promises, but struggled to deliver

MONTREAL — A Quebec company once hailed as a success story in the electric-vehicle transition has struggled to deliver on many of its most ambitious plans. Lion Electric Co.
Several hurt after bus carrying young swimmers collides with heavy truck in Quebec

Several hurt after bus carrying young swimmers collides with heavy truck in Quebec

MONTREAL — Several people were recovering from injuries on Friday after a bus carrying a junior swim team collided with a heavy truck in Quebec's Laurentians region during a snowstorm.
GST break brought a lot of work but little — if any — gains for businesses

GST break brought a lot of work but little — if any — gains for businesses

Even those that got a boost say the snap decision to shave the tax from some toys, kids clothes, groceries and restaurant meals amounted to a lot of work for little gain.
In the news today: Conservative caucus meets in Ottawa

In the news today: Conservative caucus meets in Ottawa

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed...
Toronto police chats undermined testimony. But it was whistleblower who got fired

Toronto police chats undermined testimony. But it was whistleblower who got fired

Former Toronto Police Service officer Firouzeh Zarabi-Majd said she found out about the unofficial 51 Division group chat "accidentally" after being told about it by a colleague.
'Amongst the trusted': How private police chat groups blur and breach ethical lines

'Amongst the trusted': How private police chat groups blur and breach ethical lines

VANCOUVER — In August 2021, a Toronto drug case took a dramatic turn when a prosecutor made what the judge called a "highly unusual" request, asking the court to throw out evidence by a key police witness.