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Federal Court dismisses applications against Trudeau's 2020 firearms ban

Federal Court dismisses applications against Trudeau's 2020 firearms ban

OTTAWA — The Federal Court today dismissed a legal challenge to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's May 2020 regulations banning some 1,500 styles of firearms.
Toronto Public Library website, some services affected by cybersecurity 'incident'

Toronto Public Library website, some services affected by cybersecurity 'incident'

TORONTO — The Toronto Public Library says it is dealing with a cybersecurity incident that's affecting its website and some in-branch services.

Revelations about Buffy Sainte-Marie's ancestry is having a devastating impact on Indigenous communities across Canada

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Ontarians can now get flu, COVID-19 shots; top doctor urges people to get both

Ontarians can now get flu, COVID-19 shots; top doctor urges people to get both

TORONTO — This respiratory virus season in Ontario should be easier on the province and its hospitals than last year, but success will largely depend on levels of vaccination, the chief medical officer of health said Monday.
Young Canadians more anxious about debt, more likely to miss a bill payment: Equifax

Young Canadians more anxious about debt, more likely to miss a bill payment: Equifax

TORONTO — Young Canadians are more anxious about their personal debt and more likely to have missed a bill payment this year, according to Equifax Canada.
Meta launches business verification program in Canada for $36.99 per month

Meta launches business verification program in Canada for $36.99 per month

Canadian businesses using Facebook or Instagram have a new way to mark their authenticity. The platforms' owner, Meta Platforms Inc.
Teck Resources president and COO Harry Conger to retire Wednesday

Teck Resources president and COO Harry Conger to retire Wednesday

VANCOUVER — Teck Resources Ltd. says Harry (Red) Conger will retire as president and chief operating officer, effective Wednesday. He is also expected to step down from Teck’s board of directors at the same time.
Calgary lifts its outdoor water restrictions as cold weather expected to reduce use

Calgary lifts its outdoor water restrictions as cold weather expected to reduce use

CALGARY — The City of Calgary says it is lifting its outdoor water restrictions, but it's still asking residents to use water wisely. Officials say the restrictions, which have been in effect for two months, will be removed Tuesday.
Nova Scotia emergency alert lifted after man arrested in alleged axe attack

Nova Scotia emergency alert lifted after man arrested in alleged axe attack

THORBURN, N.S. — Nova Scotia RCMP have arrested a suspect in an alleged axe attack in Thorburn, N.S., that left one person in serious condition. Police say they lifted an emergency alert after they took 61-year-old John Douglas Cress into custody.
When a private mortgage is the ‘only game in town,’ having an exit strategy is key

When a private mortgage is the ‘only game in town,’ having an exit strategy is key

As tougher lending requirements have more homeowners turning to the private mortgage market, brokers say having a strategy to eventually get out of the loan is crucial, or they risk falling into a debt trap that could eventually lead to a ‘For Sale’