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New Brunswick judge delays Oland murder hearing because of unresolved issues

New Brunswick judge delays Oland murder hearing because of unresolved issues

SAINT JOHN, N.B. — There are many issues that need to be resolved in the retrial of accused murderer Dennis Oland before a date can even be set for it, the judge says.

No injuries after school bus carrying children ends up in ditch in Napanee, Ont.

NAPANEE, Ont. — Provincial police say a school bus driver has been charged after his bus ended up in a ditch in Napanee, Ont., Tuesday morning. OPP say five school-age children were on board along with the driver, and nobody was injured.

Directors Guild of Canada reveals long list for emerging talent award

TORONTO — The Directors Guild of Canada has revealed the filmmakers in the running for an emerging talent award.

Canadian non-mortgage debt rises 3.3 per cent in second quarter: Equifax

TORONTO — Equifax Canada says non-mortgage consumer debt climbed 3.3 per cent year-over-year in the second quarter and warns that consumers' ability to keep up with their debt payments could be affected as interest rates and borrowing costs rise.

Two Americans charged after police seize contraband tobacco in Ontario

SOUTH GLENGARRY, Ont. — Police say two young men from New York have been charged after RCMP seized more than 500 kilograms of contraband tobacco that was being off-loaded from a boat in South Glengarry, Ont.

Man charged after alleged hit-and-run that left 85-year-old cyclist dead

SUDBURY, Ont. — Police say an 85-year-old cyclist has died after an alleged hit-and-run in Sudbury, Ont., Monday night.

Small business tax backlash tops agenda for Liberal caucus retreat

OTTAWA — As they prepare to return to the parliamentary hot seat in two weeks, it seems somehow appropriate that Justin Trudeau and his federal Liberal colleagues are holing up in Kelowna, B.C. — amid smoke from nearby wildfires — to plot strategy.
Small businesses, Trudeau government headed for autumn tax showdown

Small businesses, Trudeau government headed for autumn tax showdown

Ottawa's fall parliamentary session is a couple of weeks away and Canadians are already getting a preview of what could be the season's main event: a scrap over the Liberals' proposed tax changes.
NAFTA: Early sticking points encountered on numerous issues

NAFTA: Early sticking points encountered on numerous issues

MEXICO CITY — Negotiators have run into a series of early sticking points on nearly every major element considered key to achieving a new NAFTA agreement, according to sources who describe a dialogue-of-the-deaf-like approach to sensitive issues.
McKenna says she is 'done' with 'ridiculous' Tory language on environment

McKenna says she is 'done' with 'ridiculous' Tory language on environment

OTTAWA — Canada's push to get climate change action included in a revamped North American Free Trade Agreement is turning into a heated domestic dispute just as it makes its debut at the official negotiating table.
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