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Quebec school districts are improperly handling teacher misconduct cases: report

Quebec school districts are improperly handling teacher misconduct cases: report

Quebec's education minister says it's absurd that a teacher can commit sexual misconduct and then be transferred without consequences to another school district.
A look at British Columbia's 12 wildfires of note

A look at British Columbia's 12 wildfires of note

Twelve of the 400 or so blazes burning in British Columbia are described by the province's wildfire service as "wildfires of note," meaning they are highly visible or pose a threat to public safety.
India envoy to Canada says Ottawa has asked to 'take a pause' in trade talks

India envoy to Canada says Ottawa has asked to 'take a pause' in trade talks

OTTAWA — India's envoy to Canada says Ottawa has tapped the brakes on trade negotiations, just before Prime Minister Justin Trudeau heads to New Delhi.
New fences, gate controls among international border upgrades since 'Freedom Convoy'

New fences, gate controls among international border upgrades since 'Freedom Convoy'

OTTAWA — The Canadian Border Services Agency is improving the perimeter fences, gate controls and road infrastructure at 11 border crossings between the United States and Canada following the "Freedom Convoy" protests blockaded several crossings last
Quebec short-term rental law in effect, with big fines for uncertified listings

Quebec short-term rental law in effect, with big fines for uncertified listings

MONTREAL — Quebec's new tourist accommodation law is now in effect, with hefty fines of up to $100,000 for short-term rental platforms listing properties without a proper government certificate.
Review finds at least 120 CRA employees claimed COVID benefits while employed

Review finds at least 120 CRA employees claimed COVID benefits while employed

OTTAWA — The Canada Revenue Agency says 120 people have been fired for claiming a federal COVID-19 benefit while employed there.
In the news today: Statistics Canada to release GDP figures today

In the news today: Statistics Canada to release GDP figures today

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today...
What happens when you give 50 homeless people $7,500 each? A B.C. study found out

What happens when you give 50 homeless people $7,500 each? A B.C. study found out

Participants were recruited from 22 homeless shelters across the B.C. Lower Mainland.
First Nation reflects on grief and healing one year after stabbing rampage

First Nation reflects on grief and healing one year after stabbing rampage

JAMES SMITH CREE NATION — Eddie Head felt a deep pull toward his Saskatchewan First Nation as it was enveloped in devastation. He had been a community leader for decades for James Smith Cree Nation and served a term as chief.
Almost half of Canadians living paycheque to paycheque as Tory support grows: poll

Almost half of Canadians living paycheque to paycheque as Tory support grows: poll

OTTAWA — A new poll suggests nearly half of Canadians are living paycheque to paycheque as the cost of living crisis continues to squeeze household budgets, and young people are more likely to say their finances are in poor shape.