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Edmonton officials say consulting firm MNP has been selected to review the death of a boxer after a fight in the city earlier this year.

MEADOW LAKE, Sask.

TORONTO — Canadian activists lobbying for gender-neutral options on government documents say Ottawa has sent an important message in support of their cause by announcing the arrival of passports that allow people to opt out of declaring themselves as

An Ontario man has pleaded guilty to animal cruelty in connection with an alleged dogfighting ring that was raided by authorities nearly two years ago, the province's animal welfare agency said Friday.

TORONTO — Joel Anthony rarely turns down a chance to suit up for Canada.

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia's decision to end the long service award for public-sector workers — retirement bonuses that cost the government tens of millions of dollars a year — is proving particularly irksome for union leaders.

OTTAWA — Officials in Canada and the U.S. are concerned that the next wave of asylum seekers at the border could be a population far bigger than the Haitians crossing now.

TORONTO — Banning an obnoxious but non-violent protester from town property violated his right to express his political views, Ontario's top court ruled Friday. In its decision, the Court of Appeal ruled the town of Fort Erie, Ont.

BOWMANVILLE, Ont. — Police say a 17-year-old boy from Bowmanville, Ont., is facing multiple charges after allegedly pointing a hand-held laser beam at a Durham regional police helicopter.

HALIFAX — RCMP raided a chain of marijuana stores in Nova Scotia, arresting 10 people including its owner and seizing drugs, money and even signage.