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Resolute loses bid to include 'vexatious' allegations in Greenpeace suit

TORONTO — A decision to cut down swaths of a Canadian forestry company's claims against Greenpeace has survived an attempted legal challenge before Ontario's top court.

Driver seriously injured as tanker rolls, but no spill reported: OPP

GUELPH-ERAMOSA TOWNSHIP, Ont. — Provincial police say a man is in serious condition in hospital after the tanker truck he was driving rolled down an embankment northeast of Guelph, Ont.
Kevan Funk on avoiding hockey cliches in 'Hello Destroyer,' state of Cancon film

Kevan Funk on avoiding hockey cliches in 'Hello Destroyer,' state of Cancon film

TORONTO — Ahead of the release of Jay Baruchel's "Goon" hockey-comedy sequel next week comes a very different kind of Canadian movie featuring the puck world: Kevan Funk's "Hello Destroyer.

Experts tell feds how Canada can lead in emerging tech field of 'blockchain'

OTTAWA — The federal government has received a batch of recommendations on how to make Canada a global hub for an emerging digital platform known as "blockchain.
PM Trudeau tells Houston energy conference border tax would hurt both economies

PM Trudeau tells Houston energy conference border tax would hurt both economies

HOUSTON — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made it clear he is flatly against a proposed U.S. border adjustment tax, telling a global gathering of politicians and energy sector executives it would hurt the economy in both countries.

Don Meredith relationship with teenager broke Senate ethics code, watchdog says

OTTAWA — The Senate ethics officer says a Toronto-area senator broke the chamber's code of conduct when he used the "weight, prestige and notability of his office" to have a sexual relationship with a "vulnerable" teenager.
Officials reviewing how Canada, other NATO members calculate defence spending

Officials reviewing how Canada, other NATO members calculate defence spending

OTTAWA — Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan says he has ordered officials to look at how Canada calculates military spending compared to other NATO members, to ensure all allies are comparing "apples to apples.

Budget office says Liberal spending estimates short $2.5B on infrastructure

OTTAWA — The parliamentary budget office and the Liberals clashed again Thursday over the government's infrastructure spending program, with the watchdog saying billions were missing from planned spending and the government arguing the watchdog didn'
Federal budget won't contain specific actions to address Trump uncertainty

Federal budget won't contain specific actions to address Trump uncertainty

OTTAWA — If the Trudeau government plans to take steps to address the economic risks of the Donald Trump presidency, they won't be in the upcoming federal budget.
Search-and-rescue technician died after parachute drop malfunction: military

Search-and-rescue technician died after parachute drop malfunction: military

YORKTON, Sask. — The military says a search-and-rescue technician who died in a training accident in Saskatchewan had a parachute malfunction. Master Cpl. Alfred Barr was a member of 435 Transport and Rescue Squadron at 17 Wing in Winnipeg.
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