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Number of newly licensed Quebec nurses reaches 10-year low

Number of newly licensed Quebec nurses reaches 10-year low

MONTREAL — The number of new nursing licences issued in Quebec has declined for a third consecutive year, reaching a 10-year low as the province struggles to staff its medical facilities and provide timely care to patients.
Court upholds murder conviction for ex-B.C. Lion Joshua Boden

Court upholds murder conviction for ex-B.C. Lion Joshua Boden

VANCOUVER — The B.C. Court of Appeal has unanimously upheld the murder conviction of a former Canadian Football League player in the death of his girlfriend in 2009.
'Our family has fallen apart': Sentencing for man who ran over Saskatchewan Mountie

'Our family has fallen apart': Sentencing for man who ran over Saskatchewan Mountie

REGINA — Melanie Patton says the loss of her only son, a Saskatchewan Mountie who was run over and killed more than two years ago, has left a void that can’t be filled. She told a sentencing hearing Thursday that she has lost all joy.

Most actively traded companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange

TORONTO — Some of the most active companies traded Friday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (20,990.22, up 71.82 points): Toronto-Dominion Bank. (TSX:TD). Finance. Down 31 cents, or 0.38 per cent, to $80.49 on 15.2 million shares.

Ski Report

LEBANON, N.H. (AP) — Latest skiing conditions, as supplied by SnoCountry Mountain Reports. Conditions are subject to change due to weather, skier/rider traffic and other factors. Be aware of changing conditions. For more information go to www.
Canada embarks on preclearance pilot project on U.S. side of Quebec/N.Y. land border

Canada embarks on preclearance pilot project on U.S. side of Quebec/N.Y. land border

WASHINGTON — Canada is embarking on an effort to test the boundaries of its shared border with the United States, launching a pilot project that would allow northbound land travellers to clear customs while still on U.S. soil.
Family of Sammy Yatim tells inquest they still struggle to cope with teen's death

Family of Sammy Yatim tells inquest they still struggle to cope with teen's death

TORONTO — The family of a teen who was shot by a Toronto police officer more than a decade ago told a coroner's inquest Friday there should be support to help people like them cope with their loss, noting they are still struggling to come to terms wi
Canadian offensive lineman Adams faces a busy off-season preparing for NFL draft

Canadian offensive lineman Adams faces a busy off-season preparing for NFL draft

It's the start of a rather unconventional and unique job interview for Isaiah Adams.
Snowstorm headed toward Ontario and Quebec this weekend, up to 40 cm in forecast

Snowstorm headed toward Ontario and Quebec this weekend, up to 40 cm in forecast

MONTREAL — Environment Canada issued weather warnings for large parts of Ontario and Quebec on Friday as a winter storm was expected to bring up to 40 centimetres of snow to some regions, along with strong winds and a risk of storm surges.
Feds say U.S., Ukraine haven't finalized deal on air defence donation

Feds say U.S., Ukraine haven't finalized deal on air defence donation

OTTAWA — The Department of National Defence says Canada's donation of an air-defence system to Ukraine is in the midst of clearing one final administrative hurdle with the U.S. government. A spokesperson says Ukraine and the U.S.