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Boy loses mother in 2015 gas-and-dash, father in B.C. car crash two years later

Boy loses mother in 2015 gas-and-dash, father in B.C. car crash two years later

Loved ones do not yet know who will care for a boy whose mother was killed trying to stop a gas-and-dash in 2015 and whose father died in a crash on his way to mark the anniversary last week.

Defence questions woman's memory at Toronto police sex assault trial

TORONTO — A woman who accused three Toronto police officers of sexually assaulting her after a night of drinking testified Monday she was certain she didn't consent to sex with the men, despite not remembering all the details of what happened.
B.C. Liberal cabinet sworn in but defeat looms for minority government

B.C. Liberal cabinet sworn in but defeat looms for minority government

VICTORIA — Premier Christy Clark appointed a new 22-member cabinet Monday while acknowledging her Liberal minority government is likely destined to be short lived.

How Americans see Trudeau: Poll says it's mostly positive, with caveats

WASHINGTON — A new poll offers some insight into how American respondents see foreign leaders, including Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
Flexible child care deal today might mean national program tomorrow: Duclos

Flexible child care deal today might mean national program tomorrow: Duclos

OTTAWA — The new child-care deal the Liberal government has signed with most provinces might not be a universal program, but Families Minister Jean-Yves Duclos said it could make way for one later down the road.
Risks to waterways substantial, but total picture hard to see: World Wildlife Fund

Risks to waterways substantial, but total picture hard to see: World Wildlife Fund

OTTAWA — Canada can no longer pretend it is a country rich with pristine lakes and rivers, the World Wildlife Fund said Monday in a report into the country's waterways.

Food costs, fuel availability both concerns for cut-off community of Churchill

CHURCHILL, Man. — The company that runs the major store in Churchill, Man., says the cost of some food could end up doubling if the suspension of rail service to the community continues much longer.
CRTC chairman Jean-Pierre Blais says he did not reapply for position

CRTC chairman Jean-Pierre Blais says he did not reapply for position

TORONTO — The chairman of Canada's telecommunications regulator says he is not reapplying for the role, days before his five-year term — one marked by clashes with industry at a time of seismic change — comes to a close.
'Use your head but follow your heart': ill MP delivers plea to Parliament

'Use your head but follow your heart': ill MP delivers plea to Parliament

OTTAWA — MPs in the Commons paused Monday to listen to an emotional speech by Ontario MP Arnold Chan, who spoke of his struggle with cancer while he appealed to his fellow parliamentarians for more civility.
'Come From Away' co-creators turn thoughts to Gander as they celebrate Tony win

'Come From Away' co-creators turn thoughts to Gander as they celebrate Tony win

As the married co-creators of "Come From Away" celebrated a Tony Award win, their hearts were with the people of Gander, N.L., whose uplifting stories inspired the hit homegrown musical honoured among Broadway's best.
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