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CALGARY — More number-crunching is needed to determine whether Calgary should vie to host the 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, the chair of the Calgary Bid Exploration Committee said Monday.

OTTAWA — A former lieutenant-governor of Ontario has been charged with six counts of wilfully exceeding federal political donation limits, including contributing more than legally allowed to Justin Trudeau and a rival candidate during the 2013 Libera

GRETNA, Man. — The Manitoba government is transforming a former seniors residence into a reception centre for asylum-seekers who walk across the border. The centre is being set up in Gretna, Man.

WATERLOO, Ont. — A food processing company based in Waterloo, Ont., is facing a fine in connection to a workplace injury suffered by one of its employees. Ontario's Ministry of Labour says Sunwest Food Processors Ltd.

HALIFAX — (NSElxn) Both the Liberals and Progressive Conservatives focused on infrastructure on the Nova Scotia election campaign's first full day.

WINDSOR, Ont. — A former teacher from Windsor, Ont., has pleaded guilty to a sex-related charge involving a student. Christina Albini pleaded guilty to one count of sexual interference on Monday.

TORONTO — A lawyer for Don Meredith said on Monday the senator will not address sexual-harassment allegations contained in a published news report.

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia's Liberals and Progressive Conservatives both promised millions for highways and rural roads on the first full day of the provincial election campaign Monday, while the NDP promised millions more to improve access to health care

OTTAWA — The Toronto Star led nominations for the prestigious Michener Award for public service journalism.

TORONTO — The contemporary art world can be an intimidating one, with its mysterious nature, sticker shock, and gallerists who are sometimes hesitant to offer a price list or even say hello to patrons.