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Quebec seeks to join class-action lawsuit against opioid manufacturers, distributors

Quebec seeks to join class-action lawsuit against opioid manufacturers, distributors

QUEBEC — The Quebec government may join a class action lawsuit brought by British Columbia against more than 40 pharmaceutical companies accused of downplaying the harmful effects of opioids.
Two people killed by grizzly bear in Banff National Park, says Parks Canada

Two people killed by grizzly bear in Banff National Park, says Parks Canada

Two people are dead following a grizzly bear attack in Banff National Park, according to Parks Canada.
Black B.C. teen awarded almost $28K for restaurant discrimination

Black B.C. teen awarded almost $28K for restaurant discrimination

Manager's heightened suspicion, scrutiny and monitoring consistent with persistent and harmful stereotypes, tribunal rules.
Northern Alberta resident wants a greenhouse for every school

Northern Alberta resident wants a greenhouse for every school

Northern Alberta resident says he would like to see greenhouses in Lakeland region schools to teach students the principles of gardening, producing food and Canadian agriculture. 
Days numbered for Innisfail's Globe Coliseum

Days numbered for Innisfail's Globe Coliseum

115-year-old building in Central Alberta set to be torn down after fire has raised concerns over future of nearby historic buildings.
Epic Games, maker of 'Fortnite' video game, begins $2.75M settlement payout

Epic Games, maker of 'Fortnite' video game, begins $2.75M settlement payout

The maker of the popular video game "Fortnite" has begun compensating claims in a $2.75-million settlement to a Canadian class-action lawsuit over the inclusion of controversial "loot boxes.
Fourth suspect in Coleman home invasion arrested and charged

Fourth suspect in Coleman home invasion arrested and charged

Thirty-seven-year-old Robert Dwyer of Lethbridge faces a long list of charges relating to the forced entry of a home in Coleman Sept. 16. 
Disney Plus announces crackdown on password sharing in Canada

Disney Plus announces crackdown on password sharing in Canada

NEW YORK (AP) — Disney Plus is the latest streaming service to crackdown on password sharing.
Banff-Kananaskis MLA calls on province to fill human-wildlife conflict position

Banff-Kananaskis MLA calls on province to fill human-wildlife conflict position

"We don't have the staff on the ground to be working with communities on how to better coexist with wildlife.”
B.C. baking team wins $10K Food Network prize with ghoulish masterpiece

B.C. baking team wins $10K Food Network prize with ghoulish masterpiece

PORT COQUITLAM - A championship baking team is sharing the $10,000 grand prize after winning a Halloween-themed baking contest.
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