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Second plaintiff added to court challenge of restrictive assisted dying law

OTTAWA — A constitutional challenge to the Trudeau government's restrictive law on assisted dying has been bolstered with the addition of a second plaintiff: a B.C.
Eight revenue agency workers fired for roles in privacy breaches, CRA says

Eight revenue agency workers fired for roles in privacy breaches, CRA says

OTTAWA — The Canada Revenue Agency says eight of its employees were fired in the last fiscal year after violating taxpayers' privacy.
Tories say Nova Scotia's health-care 'crisis' will decide the election

Tories say Nova Scotia's health-care 'crisis' will decide the election

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia's Tory leader is framing the provincial election as a referendum on health care, but his main opponents say his party's policies lack the substance to win on that terrain.
Trudeau heads to NATO, G7 summits, where Trump is top of mind for world leaders

Trudeau heads to NATO, G7 summits, where Trump is top of mind for world leaders

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau heads to Europe this week for the NATO and G7 summits, where global leaders are trying to figure out exactly how the world works now that U.S. President Donald Trump is at the table.

Female inmate in Ontario dies after being found unresponsive in cell

WINDSOR, Ont. — A woman who was found unresponsive in her cell at a detention centre in southwestern Ontario has died.
Philippe Couillard says Quebec needs to take care of Bombardier

Philippe Couillard says Quebec needs to take care of Bombardier

HAIFA, Israel — Quebec's premier says the province needs to take care of Bombardier because of its unique importance to the province.

Fire that destroyed Alberta church built in 1875 under investigation

MORLEY, ALBERTA, Canada — An historic 19th century church in southern Alberta has been destroyed by fire.
Toronto police invited to march in uniform in New York City pride parade

Toronto police invited to march in uniform in New York City pride parade

Toronto police have received an invitation to participate in uniform at the New York City Pride March next month.

Online 'sextortion' cases involving teen boys spiking: experts

Child exploitation experts say they've detected a spike in reports of online "sextortion" cases involving teen boys. The Canadian Centre for Child Protection says 65 boys reported incidents to Cybertip.

Fundraising site for Nunavut greenhouse draws dollars, encouragement and advice

QIKIQTARJUAQ, Nunavut — A teacher in Nunavut who turned to crowdfunding for a modest greenhouse to grow vegetables with his students is revising his plans after Canadians responded with a bumper crop of donations.
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