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Everland brand organic coconut chocolate bark recalled over undeclared milk

Everland brand organic coconut chocolate bark recalled over undeclared milk

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has issued a recall for Everland brand organic coconut chocolate bark because the candy contains milk that is not listed on the label.
B.C. jury finds escaped inmate guilty of first-degree murder of Vancouver Island man

B.C. jury finds escaped inmate guilty of first-degree murder of Vancouver Island man

VANCOUVER — The daughters of a man killed by two inmates who escaped a Vancouver Island prison say they're grateful and relieved the men are being held accountable for the crime, but a guilty verdict won't bring their father back.
Ottawa aims to reduce size of salmon fishing industry by buying licences

Ottawa aims to reduce size of salmon fishing industry by buying licences

VANCOUVER — The federal government is offering to buy Pacific salmon commercial fishing licences from those looking to get out of the declining industry as it tries to protect the fish that remain.
Yukon, Canada announce agreement to advance nature conservation and protection

Yukon, Canada announce agreement to advance nature conservation and protection

MONTREAL — The Yukon and federal governments have signed a new agreement to advance nature conservation and protection across the territory.
Winnipeg police commit to working with First Nations groups on landfill search

Winnipeg police commit to working with First Nations groups on landfill search

WINNIPEG — Police are to be part of a committee led by First Nations groups to determine the feasibility of recovering the remains of two Indigenous women believed to in a landfill outside Winnipeg.
Alberta premier apologizes, tries to clarify comment about First Nations

Alberta premier apologizes, tries to clarify comment about First Nations

EDMONTON — Premier Danielle Smith says she is sorry if anyone misinterpreted earlier remarks to conclude she was equating Ottawa’s treatment of Alberta to the systemic and horrific abuse of First Nations people in Canada.
Liberals may take a year to clear Afghanistan aid blockade, as senators urge speed

Liberals may take a year to clear Afghanistan aid blockade, as senators urge speed

OTTAWA — A Senate committee is urging the Trudeau government to amend laws that are blocking humanitarian groups from responding to growing desperation in Afghanistan, but the Liberals say the fix might only come year after MPs first called for it.
Black federal employees say creation of mental health program plagued by racism

Black federal employees say creation of mental health program plagued by racism

OTTAWA — A group of Black federal public servants is accusing the government of racism and is threatening to pull out of the development of a mental health action plan meant for Black workers.
Canada revoking sanctions exemptions for Nord Stream turbines

Canada revoking sanctions exemptions for Nord Stream turbines

OTTAWA — Canada has revoked an exemption to sanctions that had allowed a Montreal company to repair turbines for the Nord Stream pipeline operated by Russian state-owned energy giant Gazprom.
Canada beefing up Haiti embassy in push for political consensus

Canada beefing up Haiti embassy in push for political consensus

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is beefing up Canada's embassy staffing in Haiti to work closer with security officials as Ottawa continues pushing the country's political leaders to find consensus on how the West can help manage the ongoing c