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Company charged in English Bay fuel spill must challenge summons in B.C. court

VANCOUVER — A Federal Court judge has rejected an application for judicial review filed by a Greece-based company facing charges in a 2015 fuel spill in Vancouver's English Bay, saying it must make its case in British Columbia Supreme Court.
Project to walk schoolkids through troubled black orphanage in virtual reality

Project to walk schoolkids through troubled black orphanage in virtual reality

HALIFAX — Gerry Morrison's childhood memories of life in the Nova Scotia Home for Colored Children are painful, but he has agreed to re-live them so a ground-breaking virtual-reality project can ensure future generations will never forget.
More government intervention may be needed to cool Toronto house prices: Scotiabank

More government intervention may be needed to cool Toronto house prices: Scotiabank

TORONTO — Further government intervention will be needed if Toronto house prices continue soaring after the spring homebuying season, the head of Canadian banking at Scotiabank said Tuesday.
Canada's biggest banks on the defensive over sales practice allegations

Canada's biggest banks on the defensive over sales practice allegations

TORONTO — Allegations of aggressive, and in some cases illegal, sales practices at several of Canada's biggest banks have put top executives on the defensive at annual meetings this spring, with Scotiabank's CEO telling shareholders on Tuesday the re

Winnipeg police arrest 3 in alleged assault streamed live on social media

Winnipeg police say a man who met a woman online and went to meet her in person was violently beaten, stabbed and robbed by three people in an attack that was broadcast live on social media.
Fewer listings, strong demand helps Vancouver-area real estate rally

Fewer listings, strong demand helps Vancouver-area real estate rally

VANCOUVER — Home sales in Metro Vancouver are bouncing back after a dismal February, but the Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver says transactions are still almost 31 per cent below the March 2016 record.

Rychel scores twice, Marlies beat IceCaps 5-2 for seventh straight win

TORONTO — The Toronto Marlies scored five unanswered goals in a 5-2 win over the St. John's IceCaps in American Hockey League action Tuesday.

Science alone is not enough to stop food fraud, says CFIA officer

QUEBEC — The deputy chief food safety officer for the Canadian Food Inspection Agency says collaboration is key to combating food fraud as science is no longer sufficient to stop the problem.
Andre Drouin, co-author of Herouxville code of conduct, dead at 70

Andre Drouin, co-author of Herouxville code of conduct, dead at 70

TROIS-RIVIERES, Que. — Andre Drouin, a former Quebec municipal politician who co-authored a controversial code of conduct for immigrants wishing to live in his town, has died. Drouin passed away Sunday at the age of 70.
Travelling overseas this summer? Ensure measles vaccination up to date: top doc

Travelling overseas this summer? Ensure measles vaccination up to date: top doc

TORONTO — With the start of summer vacations just a few months away, the country's top doctor is urging Canadians to make sure their measles vaccinations are up to date, especially for those planning to travel overseas. Dr.
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