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Senate ordered to reinstate executive who alleged he was fired because of racism

Senate ordered to reinstate executive who alleged he was fired because of racism

OTTAWA — A federal tribunal has ordered the Senate to restore an executive who said he was fired on the basis of racial discrimination.
Vancouver police deploy body-worn cameras to 85 officers in pilot project

Vancouver police deploy body-worn cameras to 85 officers in pilot project

VANCOUVER — Dozens of Vancouver police officers are now recording their interactions on body-worn cameras in a pilot project the department says is aimed at improving public trust.
Quebec Amber Alert: Father faces abduction charge after one-year-old found safe

Quebec Amber Alert: Father faces abduction charge after one-year-old found safe

MONTREAL — Quebec authorities say the father of a one-year-old girl who was the subject of an Amber Alert earlier this week was charged today with abduction.
ER doctors don't want to deter people from seeking care amid crowding: association

ER doctors don't want to deter people from seeking care amid crowding: association

TORONTO — The Canadian Association of Emergency Physicians says it is "concerned" about comments made by Quebec Health Minister Christian Dubé in December suggesting that unnecessary emergency department visits significantly contribute to ER overcrow
Heads of 17 Canadian environmental charities collecting major compensation packages

Heads of 17 Canadian environmental charities collecting major compensation packages

MONTREAL — A small group of leaders of Canadian charities in the environment, conservation, and animal protection sectors are taking home compensation packages equivalent to, and in some cases higher than, the salaries of provincial premiers.
In the news today: Canada warns against 'mass displacement' of Palestinians from Gaza

In the news today: Canada warns against 'mass displacement' of Palestinians from Gaza

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today...
Time not right to stage play amid Gaza tensions, says Victoria, B.C., theatre

Time not right to stage play amid Gaza tensions, says Victoria, B.C., theatre

VICTORIA — The playwright and actor in a play cancelled by Victoria's Belfry Theatre over potential local tensions linked to the war between Israel and Hamas says he's disappointed, but empathizes with the situation facing the venue.
'No cause to mourn' mother who murdered daughter, 8, girl's father says

'No cause to mourn' mother who murdered daughter, 8, girl's father says

Correctional Service Canada said Lisa Batstone, who was serving an indeterminate life sentence for suffocating her sleeping child with a plastic bag in December 2014, died in custody on Monday.
Israel's peers warn against displacing Palestinians in Gaza to places like Canada

Israel's peers warn against displacing Palestinians in Gaza to places like Canada

OTTAWA — Countries traditionally aligned with Israel are warning its right-wing government against contemplating a displacement of people who live in the Gaza Strip, as Israeli officials repeatedly suggest Canada could take in Palestinians.
With belaboured bill recognizing Métis self-government in limbo, here's what to know

With belaboured bill recognizing Métis self-government in limbo, here's what to know

OTTAWA — The committee process for a testy piece of legislation that would recognize Métis governments in three provinces has been extended until at least February.
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