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Company says it was given green light to make infant formula in Kingston, Ont.

Company says it was given green light to make infant formula in Kingston, Ont.

KINGSTON, Ont. — An Ontario-based powdered milk manufacturer says it has the green light to start making baby formula. Canada Royal Milk in Kingston says the Canadian Food Inspection Agency has approved its application to produce infant formula.
shíshálh Nation addresses housing crisis with barge-brought repurposed homes

shíshálh Nation addresses housing crisis with barge-brought repurposed homes

Renewal Home Development has partnered with shíshálh Nation to refurbish homes and barge them to the Sunshine Coast, to offer affordable and sustainable living options for Nation members
Cargo companies start to reroute away from Montreal amid fears of port strike

Cargo companies start to reroute away from Montreal amid fears of port strike

MONTREAL — A major transport company has rerouted cargo away from the Port of Montreal over fears of a potential strike, prompting concerns that others may follow in its wake.
Manitoba government says new minor illness clinic first of many

Manitoba government says new minor illness clinic first of many

BRANDON, Man. — The Manitoba government has announced a new minor injury and illness clinic, slated to open in Brandon in September.
Family of Bob Murdoch says two-time Stanley Cup winner suffered from CTE

Family of Bob Murdoch says two-time Stanley Cup winner suffered from CTE

The family of Bob Murdoch says the two-time Stanley Cup champion suffered from chronic traumatic encephalopathy, a progressive and fatal disease associated with repeated traumatic brain injuries.
Unmarried parents would get "parental union" status under Quebec bill

Unmarried parents would get "parental union" status under Quebec bill

MONTREAL — Quebec hopes to create a new legal status for unmarried couples with children to better regulate the growing number of families in the province who aren't subject to the legal protections of traditional civil status.
Three men dead after apparent avalanche during snowmobile trip in Quebec

Three men dead after apparent avalanche during snowmobile trip in Quebec

MONTREAL — Three men in their 30s died after an apparent avalanche Tuesday during a snowmobiling expedition on Quebec's Gaspé Peninsula.
Nova Scotia government announces rate indexing for people on income assistance

Nova Scotia government announces rate indexing for people on income assistance

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia's Progressive Conservative government made an unexpected announcement Wednesday that it will index income assistance payments to keep up with inflation.
Emissions cap could hurt Trans Mountain pipeline's sale price: Calgary Chamber

Emissions cap could hurt Trans Mountain pipeline's sale price: Calgary Chamber

CALGARY — The Calgary Chamber of Commerce is warning Ottawa that its proposed cap on emissions from the oil and gas sector could compromise the valuation and sale of the Trans Mountain pipeline.
Canadian U-20 women's squad to face elite opposition in U.S. and Germany next month

Canadian U-20 women's squad to face elite opposition in U.S. and Germany next month

In facing Germany and the United States next month ahead of this summer's FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup, Cindy Tye's young Canadian side will test itself against two of the most successful teams at this age group. Germany and the U.S.