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Trudeau having trouble finding replacements for independent federal watchdogs

OTTAWA — Justin Trudeau is extending the terms of the federal ethics and lobbying watchdogs by another six months and relaunching the application process to find their replacements.

Nova Scotia woman faces manslaughter, drug charges after death of woman, 22

BRIDGEWATER, N.S. — A young Nova Scotia woman has been charged with manslaughter and drug trafficking after a 22-year-old woman died from an overdose linked to methadone.

Kingston, Ont., man sexually assaulted family members, police allege

KINGSTON, Ont. — A 56-year-old man is facing numerous charges after an investigation into allegations he sexually assaulted family members. Kingston, Ont.

Durham Region, Huntsville, and Orillia to host 2019, 2020 Ontario games

TORONTO — The provincial government says Durham Region, Huntsville, Ont., and Orillia, Ont., have been selected to host the 2019 and 2020 Ontario Games.

8 injured in 2-vehicle collision in Peterborough, Ont. area

OTONABEE, Ont. — Provincial police say eight people have been sent to hospital after a crash near Peterborough, Ont.

LCBO workers could strike days before Canada Day long weekend

TORONTO — Workers at the Liquor Control Board of Ontario could go on strike just days before the Canada Day long weekend.

Canadian arrested in New Zealand after meth allegedly found in candles

AUCKLAND, New Zealand — Authorities in New Zealand say a 36-year-old Canadian man has been arrested after customs officers allegedly found 4.8 kilograms of methamphetamine hidden in a shipment of candles.

York University to open new campus in Markham, Ont.

MARKHAM, Ont. — The Ontario government is pouring millions of dollars into a new university campus to open up north of Toronto.

Liberals look at ways to change youth employment programs, labour minister says

OTTAWA — Labour Minister Patty Hajdu says she is taking a sweeping look at the country's youth employment strategy to better target help to those who need it most.

Ottawa man charged after allegedly trying to pass himself off as a dentist

OTTAWA — A 29-year-old Ottawa man is facing a number of charges after allegedly trying to pass himself off as a dentist.
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