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A Newfoundland and Labrador online publication says one of its reporters has been charged in connection with last fall's occupation of the Muskrat Falls hydroelectric project.

VANCOUVER — Margaret Mitchell, a former New Democrat MP who became a leading voice in raising awareness about domestic abuse, died Wednesday. She was 92. Mitchell represented the riding of Vancouver East from 1979 to 1993.

OTTAWA — Canada's national unemployment rate was 6.6 per cent in February. Here are the jobless rates last month by province (previous month in brackets): — Newfoundland and Labrador 14.2 per cent (13.8) — Prince Edward Island 10.0 (9.

Five stories in the news for Friday, March 10: ——— PM TRUDEAU TO SPEND SECOND DAY IN TEXAS Prime Minister Justin Trudeau continues his visit to Texas today to promote Canada's energy industry. He will meet with Texas Gov.

OAKVILLE, Ont. — The Halton Region police homicide unit has been called in to investigate a suspicious death in Oakville.

TORONTO — Third-period leads haven't always turned out well for the Toronto Maple Leafs this season, but they managed to protect a big one on Thursday night.

PETERBOROUGH, Ont. — Christopher Paquette scored 3:24 into overtime as the Peterborough Petes extended their win streak to five games with a 5-4 victory over the Ottawa 67's on Thursday in Ontario Hockey League action.

OTTAWA — Justin Trudeau's government wants the Supreme Court of Canada's advice on a bill aimed at preventing genetic discrimination after the prime minister failed to persuade his own Liberal backbenchers that it's unconstitutional.

CALGARY — Canadian Natural Resources has struck a blockbuster $12.

TORONTO — When Toronto FC won the Canadian Championship last year, the spoils of victory included a berth in the CONCACAF Champions League. Now it has been told that it must clear another hurdle.