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Parliamentary budget officer says one minimum sentence costs $98 million per year

Parliamentary budget officer says one minimum sentence costs $98 million per year

OTTAWA — A study by the parliamentary budget officer has found that one particular mandatory minimum sentence costs a total of $98 million each year.
Mass shooting inquiry: New details about second day of killing rampage revealed

Mass shooting inquiry: New details about second day of killing rampage revealed

HALIFAX — The morning after a gunman murdered 13 people in northern Nova Scotia, the RCMP were unaware he had resumed his killing until frantic 911 calls started coming in from two locations shortly after 9:30 a.m.
Former defence chief Vance sentenced to 80 hours community service after guilty plea

Former defence chief Vance sentenced to 80 hours community service after guilty plea

OTTAWA — Retired general Jonathan Vance, formerly chief of the defence staff, was sentenced to 80 hours of community service after pleading guilty on Wednesday to one charge of obstruction of justice in a case that shook the foundations of Canada’s m
First Nation funding, Humboldt survivor gets implant update: In The News for March 30

First Nation funding, Humboldt survivor gets implant update: In The News for March 30

In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of March 30 ... What we are watching in Canada ...
'It's incredible': Paralyzed Broncos hockey player getting upgrade on spinal device

'It's incredible': Paralyzed Broncos hockey player getting upgrade on spinal device

CALGARY — A former junior hockey player with life-altering injuries from a bus crash four years ago is getting a boost he's been anticipating for two years.
No winning ticket for Tuesday's $70 million Lotto Max jackpot

No winning ticket for Tuesday's $70 million Lotto Max jackpot

TORONTO — The $70 million Lotto Max jackpot is going unclaimed yet again, with no winning ticket was sold in Tuesday night's draw. However, there were seven Maxmillion prize winners, with three in the Prairies, three in Ontario and one in Quebec.
Conservatives support 2030 emissions-reduction target set by Harper, not Trudeau

Conservatives support 2030 emissions-reduction target set by Harper, not Trudeau

OTTAWA — Canada's Conservatives continue to reject the target the Liberal government set for reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, as the party searches for a new leader who will decide its approach to tackle climate change.
Make three-digit suicide prevention hotline accessible, CRTC told in consultations

Make three-digit suicide prevention hotline accessible, CRTC told in consultations

OTTAWA — A consultation by the telecommunications regulator has been told that a three-digit suicide prevention hotline should be accessible to people who are deaf or living with other disabilities.
Feds signal room for tweaking online streaming bill in committee

Feds signal room for tweaking online streaming bill in committee

OTTAWA — The federal government has signalled it is open to MPs tweaking a bill that would subject streaming companies, such as Netflix, to the same rules as traditional Canadian broadcasters.
Connecting Ukrainians fleeing to Canada with community support could prove difficult

Connecting Ukrainians fleeing to Canada with community support could prove difficult

OTTAWA — The plan to settle thousands of Ukrainians in Canada so far appears to offer no effective means to keep track of new arrivals and connect them directly with community supports, the Ukrainian Canadian Congress says.