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Judge orders McGill to comply with deal on unmarked grave search at former hospital

Judge orders McGill to comply with deal on unmarked grave search at former hospital

MONTREAL — A Quebec judge has ordered McGill University to comply with a deal it reached with a group of Indigenous women that outlines the search for possible unmarked graves at a former Montreal hospital site.
Habs say forward Harvey-Pinard out 6-8 weeks, defenceman Harris out indefinitely

Habs say forward Harvey-Pinard out 6-8 weeks, defenceman Harris out indefinitely

MONTREAL — The Montreal Canadiens say forward Rafael Harvey-Pinard will be sidelined for six to eight weeks while Jordan Harris will be out indefinitely with lower-body injuries.
Ontario elementary teachers reach contract deal with province

Ontario elementary teachers reach contract deal with province

TORONTO — Ontario's public elementary teachers announced Tuesday they have reached a tentative contract with the provincial government, averting central strikes for the next three years, if the deal is ratified.
Here's how October's inflation data could affect mortgage renewals

Here's how October's inflation data could affect mortgage renewals

TORONTO — October's inflation rate fell to 3.1 per cent on a year-to-year basis — down from 3.8 per cent in September — mainly driven by lower gasoline prices, Statistics Canada reported on Tuesday.
Clash over cowbell: Hockey coach in Nova Scotia accused of assaulting referee

Clash over cowbell: Hockey coach in Nova Scotia accused of assaulting referee

STEWIACKE, N.S. — A dispute over a cowbell led to a fracas Saturday at a hockey rink in central Nova Scotia, where the RCMP were told a coach had assaulted a referee during a game involving nine- and 10-year-old players.
Statistics Canada says annual inflation rate slowed to 3.1% in October

Statistics Canada says annual inflation rate slowed to 3.1% in October

OTTAWA — The annual inflation rate in October cooled to its slowest pace since June as the price of gasoline tumbled compared with a spike higher a year earlier, Statistics Canada said Tuesday.
Labrador Inuit quit meetings with N.L. premier amid tensions about unrecognized group

Labrador Inuit quit meetings with N.L. premier amid tensions about unrecognized group

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — The Inuit Nunatsiavut government has pulled out of meetings with Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Andrew Furey, citing concerns about the inclusion of an unrecognized group self-identifying as Indigenous.
Demolition of Rogers Centre lower bowl complete as second phase of renovations begins

Demolition of Rogers Centre lower bowl complete as second phase of renovations begins

TORONTO — Rogers Centre is unrecognizable after extensive renovations began on the downtown Toronto ballpark last month. The Toronto Blue Jays released photos of the demolition of most of the stadium's lower bowl on Tuesday.
Airline ticket prices fall 19 per cent amid less demand, more flights

Airline ticket prices fall 19 per cent amid less demand, more flights

Statistics Canada says airfares have plummeted over the past year, as airlines shore up capacity even while consumers think twice about travelling in a world of higher costs.
Freedom Mobile ups roaming plan offerings as revamp under Quebecor continues

Freedom Mobile ups roaming plan offerings as revamp under Quebecor continues

TORONTO — Freedom Mobile is announcing a new international roaming plan that provides its customers unlimited calling and texting in 73 destinations as it continues to roll out new offerings since being acquired by Quebecor Inc.-subsidiary Videotron.