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Supreme Court Justice Russell Brown denies Arizona altercation allegations

Supreme Court Justice Russell Brown denies Arizona altercation allegations

WASHINGTON — Supreme Court Justice Russell Brown spoke out Friday, a rarity for a member of Canada's highest court, about an alleged altercation in Arizona that triggered a complaint to the Canadian Judicial Council.
Kiska, Marineland's lone killer whale and last captive orca in Canada, has died

Kiska, Marineland's lone killer whale and last captive orca in Canada, has died

The Ontario government said Marineland, a theme park in Niagara Falls, Ont., informed the province Thursday of her death.
Environmental groups celebrate as ExxonMobil gives up oil exploration permits in B.C.

Environmental groups celebrate as ExxonMobil gives up oil exploration permits in B.C.

VANCOUVER — Environmental groups are celebrating after ExxonMobil relinquished offshore oil and gas exploration permits in British Columbia dating back more than 50 years.
Duclos warns provinces to stop letting patients be charged for virtual health care

Duclos warns provinces to stop letting patients be charged for virtual health care

OTTAWA — Provinces that continue to allow private clinics to charge patients directly for virtual health care could see their future federal funding clawed back, as the government moved Friday to put an end to a proliferation of for-profit virtual ca
Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond speaks out after award revoked over heritage claims

Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond speaks out after award revoked over heritage claims

VANCOUVER — Former judge Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond says she's satisfied in her "past work, identity and self-worth," after the British Columbia Civil Liberties Association revoked an award because its board members believed she falsified her claims of
China accuses Canada of smearing reputation over alleged secret police stations

China accuses Canada of smearing reputation over alleged secret police stations

BEIJING — China on Friday accused Canada of smearing its reputation over allegations China is secretly operating two overseas police stations in Quebec.
Justice minister commits to targeted bail reform to address repeat violent offenders

Justice minister commits to targeted bail reform to address repeat violent offenders

OTTAWA — Justice Minister David Lametti says the federal government will move forward quickly on "targeted reforms" to the Criminal Code that would update Canada's bail system.
Joly pushes China to include Ukraine in peace talks, as South Africa seeks resolution

Joly pushes China to include Ukraine in peace talks, as South Africa seeks resolution

OTTAWA — The role of developing countries in the Ukraine conflict took centre stage Friday as Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly met with her Norwegian counterpart in Ottawa.
Google says it will stop blocking Canadian news links next week following test

Google says it will stop blocking Canadian news links next week following test

OTTAWA — Google will stop blocking news links next week following a five-week test that limited access to news for some Canadian users, the company confirmed Friday. The test began Feb.
Liberals begin consultations on foreign influence registry, but with no timeline

Liberals begin consultations on foreign influence registry, but with no timeline

OTTAWA — The Liberal government is beginning consultations to create a foreign influence registry, Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino announced Friday, but he refused to say when the measure could be up and running.