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Montreal Innu man's 'inhumane' death shows need for more homeless services: coroner

Montreal Innu man's 'inhumane' death shows need for more homeless services: coroner

MONTREAL — The death of an unhoused Innu man whose body was found inside a portable toilet in Montreal was avoidable, a Quebec coroner said Thursday, highlighting the need for additional resources to combat homelessness.
Bloc Québécois to challenge Terrebonne election result in court

Bloc Québécois to challenge Terrebonne election result in court

OTTAWA — Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet said Thursday the party plans to launch a legal challenge after losing the federal riding of Terrebonne by a single vote.
DEA threat assessment points to fentanyl 'super laboratories' in Canada

DEA threat assessment points to fentanyl 'super laboratories' in Canada

WASHINGTON — The United States Drug Enforcement Administration's latest threat assessment says fentanyl "super laboratories" in Canada are a growing source of concern — after U.S.
Most jurors selected in murder trial for Quebec man in truck attack that killed three

Most jurors selected in murder trial for Quebec man in truck attack that killed three

RIMOUSKI — Jury selection began on Thursday at the opening of a high-profile murder trial in eastern Quebec involving a man charged with killing three people with a truck.
Nunavut election result not validated as ballot box held up in cargo by blizzard

Nunavut election result not validated as ballot box held up in cargo by blizzard

OTTAWA — The federal election result in Nunavut still has not been validated by Elections Canada, because one final ballot box has been delayed by a blizzard.
Family in B.C. festival tragedy celebrates small victories on long road to recovery

Family in B.C. festival tragedy celebrates small victories on long road to recovery

VANCOUVER — Even the smallest victories are being celebrated by Roland Nulada and his family, after he suffered devastating injuries in the Lapu Lapu festival attack in Vancouver last month.
Home sales down almost 10% annually last month: Canadian Real Estate Association

Home sales down almost 10% annually last month: Canadian Real Estate Association

A total of 44,300 residential properties changed hands across Canada last month, compared with 49,135 in April 2024.
Supreme Court won't review school board's decision to sanction trustee over remarks

Supreme Court won't review school board's decision to sanction trustee over remarks

OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada will not review the Toronto Catholic District School Board's decision to sanction a trustee over comments he made during a debate.
Eby says government can't interfere in RCMP probe of leaked document

Eby says government can't interfere in RCMP probe of leaked document

Premier David Eby has rejected Opposition accusations that his government went after a whistleblower, while suggesting more effort should go into investigating problems in opioid prescriptions that they highlighted rather than the source of the leaks
'We are not a priority:' Disability advocates say lack of minister sends a message

'We are not a priority:' Disability advocates say lack of minister sends a message

TORONTO — The lack of a minister for disabilities threatens to sideline the needs of millions of Canadians during what Mark Carney promises will be a period of transformation, advocates said Wednesday.