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Self-reported paid sick leave coverage has increased 'moderately' since 1995: StatCan

Self-reported paid sick leave coverage has increased 'moderately' since 1995: StatCan

OTTAWA — A new report from Statistics Canada says self-reported paid sick leave coverage has increased moderately since 1995, but coverage for front-line workers is still far from universal.
Defence to argue for more information in 'Freedom Convoy' organizers' trial

Defence to argue for more information in 'Freedom Convoy' organizers' trial

OTTAWA — The criminal trial of two "Freedom Convoy" organizers resumed Thursday with legal sparring as the defence attempts to gain access to internal police communications.
Body found at Langley, B.C., building explosion not a homicide: police

Body found at Langley, B.C., building explosion not a homicide: police

LANGLEY, B.C. — Investigators have determined that a body found at the scene of an explosion in Langley, B.C., was not murder.
Federal justice minister orders review of Quebec man's 2002 sex assault conviction

Federal justice minister orders review of Quebec man's 2002 sex assault conviction

OTTAWA — The federal justice minister has ordered the Quebec Court of Appeal to review the conviction of a man found guilty of sexual assault more than two decades ago.
Legendary Canadian sprinter Donovan Bailey takes story back with new book

Legendary Canadian sprinter Donovan Bailey takes story back with new book

It’s a promise fulfilled for Donovan Bailey. The former 100-metre world-record holder and 1996 Olympic double gold medallist is set to release his book “Undisputed: A Champion’s Life” on Tuesday.

Most actively traded companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange

TORONTO — Some of the most active companies traded Thursday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (18,875.31, down 72.54 points): Manulife Financial Corp. (TSX:MFC). Finance. Up 20 cents, or 0.84 per cent, to $24.08 on 7.
Chief of defence staff says military must switch gears in increasingly chaotic world

Chief of defence staff says military must switch gears in increasingly chaotic world

OTTAWA — The chief of the defence staff said in a recent message to Canadian military members that China and Russia are expansionist powers that don't differentiate between war and peace, and that the two states are the most significant threats to th
U.S. markets fall led by technology weakness while TSX also moves lower

U.S. markets fall led by technology weakness while TSX also moves lower

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index moved lower Thursday amid weakness in industrials, technology and battery metals, while U.S. markets also fell, led by losses in technology. The S&P/TSX composite index closed down 72.54 points at 18,875.31.
Dentists decry being left in the dark about federal dental insurance plan

Dentists decry being left in the dark about federal dental insurance plan

OTTAWA — Canadian dentists are demanding details on Ottawa's soon-to-be announced federal dental insurance plan and how the federal government plans to preserve existing provincial and private coverage.
Ontario NDP leader under fire for removal of rookie legislator

Ontario NDP leader under fire for removal of rookie legislator

TORONTO — The Ontario NDP is facing division among its ranks after party leader Marit Stiles booted a rookie legislator out of caucus, dousing one political firestorm, but in turn sparking another.