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Canadian Judicial Council recommends Quebec judge's removal from bench

Canadian Judicial Council recommends Quebec judge's removal from bench

OTTAWA — The Canadian Judicial Council recommended Monday that a Quebec Superior Court judge be removed from the bench for what it called serious misconduct.
Advocates say complainants should be able to opt out of publication bans

Advocates say complainants should be able to opt out of publication bans

OTTAWA — Morrell Andrews fought in court to control the use of her own name last year when she hoped to speak publicly about her experience with sexual assault. She won that fight. But she's hoping nobody ever has to wage the same battle again.
Minister says miscarriage of justice likely in B.C. murder case, sends it to appeal

Minister says miscarriage of justice likely in B.C. murder case, sends it to appeal

OTTAWA — Federal Justice Minister David Lametti has decided a miscarriage of justice likely occurred in the case of a man convicted of murdering his fiancée in Richmond, B.C., in 1994 and has referred the matter to the province's Court of Appeal.
Candlelight vigil planned for victims of Toronto-area condo shooting

Candlelight vigil planned for victims of Toronto-area condo shooting

VAUGHAN, Ont. — A candlelight vigil is expected to take place tonight for the victims of a Toronto-area condo shooting.
Manufacturing, importing straws and other single-use plastics now banned

Manufacturing, importing straws and other single-use plastics now banned

OTTAWA — Canada's ban on the manufacture and import for sale of some plastic items, including grocery bags and straws, has taken effect.
Funeral for Ukrainian girl killed in hit and run will be held today in Montreal

Funeral for Ukrainian girl killed in hit and run will be held today in Montreal

MONTREAL — The funeral service for seven-year-old Ukrainian refugee Mariia Legenkovska will be held today in Montreal.
Southern B.C. snowstorm halts flights at Vancouver airport, creates travel chaos

Southern B.C. snowstorm halts flights at Vancouver airport, creates travel chaos

Vancouver International Airport was crowded with stranded travellers Tuesday, many sitting or sleeping on floors, as heavy snowfall played havoc on transportation in the region during one of the busiest travel periods of the year.
Hosting a holiday dinner? Here are some cost-saving tips

Hosting a holiday dinner? Here are some cost-saving tips

TORONTO — When Canadians soon gather with loved ones for holiday meals, there will be an unwelcome guest at the dinner table: decades-high inflation.
Imperial Oil plans $1.7 billion in capital spending in 2023

Imperial Oil plans $1.7 billion in capital spending in 2023

CALGARY — Imperial Oil Ltd. is planning $1.7 billion in capital spending for next year.
World archery championship in 2024 awarded to Lac La Biche, Alta.

World archery championship in 2024 awarded to Lac La Biche, Alta.

Lac La Biche, Alta., has been chosen to host the 2024 world archery field championship by the world's governing body of the sport.
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