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Suspended Canadian admiral brings in prominent lawyer to represent him

Suspended Canadian admiral brings in prominent lawyer to represent him

TORONTO — A Canadian admiral mysteriously suspended last month responded Thursday by denying any wrongdoing, with his newly hired lawyer suggesting he's the victim of a "bureaucratic crossfire.

Alberta fatality report recommends strict rules for extreme driving events

EDMONTON — A judge says unregulated extreme driving stunts such as the one that led to the death of an Edmonton university student should be banned. The recommendation is in a fatality report into the May 18, 2013, death of Melinda Green.

Excessive computer use has adverse effects on patient care: U of C study

CALGARY — A University of Calgary study suggests that patient care is suffering from an overuse of computers in hospitals and doctor offices. In the latest study, Dr.

Compromise proposed in dispute over police presence in Vancouver Pride Parade

VANCOUVER — Organizers behind Vancouver's Pride Parade have countered demands that police be banned from marching in the city's annual event by suggesting that officers show up in fewer numbers and leave their uniforms at home.
Christian festival dismisses mayor's request to replace controversial headliner

Christian festival dismisses mayor's request to replace controversial headliner

VANCOUVER — A polarizing American preacher with controversial views on Muslims and the LGBTQ community will headline a Christian festival in Vancouver despite protests from the city's mayor.

Quebec police investigate after child hands out pills on school bus

JOLIETTE, Que. — Quebec provincial police are investigating reports an elementary school student handed out pills on a school bus earlier in the week. Preliminary information suggests the child believed they were candy, Sgt.
Douglas Treaties translated into First Nations languages nearly 170 years later

Douglas Treaties translated into First Nations languages nearly 170 years later

VICTORIA — In the English language, a fish is just a fish, but for the Tsartlip First Nation on Vancouver Island, words can vary when referring to catching, preserving or cooking the animal.
Pro football's first black quarterback Bernie Custis dies at age 88

Pro football's first black quarterback Bernie Custis dies at age 88

All Bernie Custis wanted was the chance to be a pro quarterback, but to Damon Allen he will always be a football pioneer.
What it's like to be a seat filler at the Oscars

What it's like to be a seat filler at the Oscars

TORONTO — Mark Chiolis has been to the Oscars four times and has sat as close as fourth row. He's had better seats than some major film creators and stars, and yet, he is neither of those.

QuickList: January inflation rates for Canadian provinces, territories

OTTAWA — Canada's national inflation rate was 2.1 per cent in January, Statistics Canada said Friday. Here's what happened in the provinces and territories (previous month in brackets): — Newfoundland and Labrador: 4.7 per cent (4.
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