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B.C. prosecutors file appeal saying longer jail time needed for animal cruelty

VICTORIA — British Columbia's Prosecution Service has filed an appeal of sentences handed to three dairy farm employees who abused milk cows.

Several Quebec legislature members missed votes in recent years, data shows

MONTREAL — While voting on bills and motions is among the primary functions of a provincial legislature member, about 20 elected Quebecers have missed several votes since 2014, according to data compiled by The Canadian Press.

'A fresh start:' Deal reached for 4,000 Manitoba First Nations flood evacuees

WINNIPEG — About 4,000 members of Manitoba First Nations displaced by flooding six years ago are to share most of a $90-million settlement in a class-action lawsuit they filed against the provincial and federal governments.
Toronto FC captain Michael Bradley calls schedule logjam a 'total joke'

Toronto FC captain Michael Bradley calls schedule logjam a 'total joke'

Toronto FC captain Michael Bradley has lambasted Major League Soccer and the Canadian Soccer Association for an overloaded schedule that sees TFC play six games in 19 days.
Foreign cyberthreat to Canadian elections increasing, spy agency warns

Foreign cyberthreat to Canadian elections increasing, spy agency warns

OTTAWA — Canada's electronic spy agency issued a stark warning Friday that online attempts to influence or undermine the country's electoral process are on the increase — and steps must be taken to counter the efforts.
Nintendo looks to keep sales of Switch soaring by learning from Wii U mistakes

Nintendo looks to keep sales of Switch soaring by learning from Wii U mistakes

TORONTO — Nintendo is counting on Mario, Link and its other heroes to protect the Switch from suffering the same fate as its predecessor.

SIU investigating after serious facial injury sustained in Toronto raid

TORONTO — Ontario's police watchdog is investigating after a man suffered a serious facial injury during a police raid. The Special Investigations Unit says the injury occurred early Thursday morning when officers from London, Ont.
Fearing 'pollution threat,' Ottawa steps in to remove notorious MV Farley Mowat

Fearing 'pollution threat,' Ottawa steps in to remove notorious MV Farley Mowat

SHELBURNE, N.S. — It was once the notorious flagship of the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society, used by vigilante environmentalists to enforce marine conservation on the high seas. But the MV Farley Mowat is now an environmental hazard itself.

Ontario signs deal with Ottawa for $435M over three years for child care

TORONTO — Ontario will receive $435 million over three years from the federal government to be invested in child care, in the first such bilateral deal Ottawa has signed with the provinces.

Victoria mayor floats plan to billet homeless to ease housing crisis

Victoria's mayor wants people to open their homes to those sleeping in parks and their cars because they can't afford or find accommodation.
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