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Morneau says feds, provinces will discuss further CPP changes

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Finance Minister Bill Morneau says any more changes to the Canada Pension Plan will have to wait for a regular review of the national pension scheme, including a provision aimed at helping women who stay home to raise children.
BlackBerry's software shift complete but branding challenge exists, says top exec

BlackBerry's software shift complete but branding challenge exists, says top exec

TORONTO — Blackberry's shift from smartphone maker to a software company is complete but branding remains challenging for the company with a legacy in hardware design, says one of its top executives.

Aurora, Ont., man charged after police seize 2kg of cocaine and ammunition

AURORA, Ont. — York regional police say a 30-year-old Aurora, Ont., man is facing 11 charges in a drug investigation in which officers seized two kilograms of cocaine.

Shift to lower-carbon economy a major structural change: Bank of Canada

OTTAWA — The fallout from climate change and the actions needed to deal with it are poised to have "material and pervasive" effects on the economy and its financial system, a senior Bank of Canada official warned Thursday.
Family of girl impaled by golf club during gym class files $20M lawsuit

Family of girl impaled by golf club during gym class files $20M lawsuit

The family of a southern Ontario teen who suffered severe brain injuries after being impaled by a sawed-off golf club during gym class has filed a lawsuit for more than $20 million. Madison Arseneault's family alleges the city of Windsor, Ont.

Police allege Hamilton grocery store security guard extorted customers

HAMILTON — Police allege a loss prevention officer at a Hamilton grocery store was extorting customers. They say investigators began looking into alleged extortion by an employee of Nations Fresh Foods last October.
Ontario paramedic service using proactive peer support to protect its own

Ontario paramedic service using proactive peer support to protect its own

EAST GWILLIMBURY, Ont. — As the mental health of first responders becomes an increasingly important issue, an Ontario paramedic service is looking to those within its own ranks to protect the well-being of its members.
Families embrace the ups and downs of months-long nomadic adventures abroad

Families embrace the ups and downs of months-long nomadic adventures abroad

TORONTO — Yvette Duffy's adventure of a lifetime began with years of meticulous planning.

OPP officer charged following SIU probe of December 2015 Hamilton crash

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — The Special Investigations Unit says a provincial police officer is facing charges arising from a collision in Hamilton in December 2015.
Follow your gut: Computer program wins at no-limit Texas Hold 'Em

Follow your gut: Computer program wins at no-limit Texas Hold 'Em

EDMONTON — A computer program has learned to win at one of the most complex poker games by copying a very human impulse — trusting its gut.
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