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Supreme Court to review mandatory minimum sentence in prostitution case

Supreme Court to review mandatory minimum sentence in prostitution case

OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada has agreed to examine the constitutionality of a mandatory minimum sentence for purchasing sexual services from someone under age 18.
Supreme Court of Canada agrees to weigh in on B.C. First Nations' title dispute

Supreme Court of Canada agrees to weigh in on B.C. First Nations' title dispute

The Supreme Court of Canada has agreed to weigh in on a dispute between First Nations that have overlapping land title claims in British Columbia.
One year after B.C.'s short-term rental crackdown, has it made housing cheaper?

One year after B.C.'s short-term rental crackdown, has it made housing cheaper?

Marv Gandall says living in one of Victoria's largest residential buildings a year ago meant a parade of people with suitcases, stuffed visitors parking and slow elevators.
Montreal buses remove 'Go! Canadiens Go!' after complaint to language watchdog

Montreal buses remove 'Go! Canadiens Go!' after complaint to language watchdog

MONTREAL — City buses in Montreal have dropped the expression "Go! Canadiens Go!" following a complaint to Quebec's language watchdog.
Canada caught up in China-U.S. trade war as Trump claims fentanyl continues to flow

Canada caught up in China-U.S. trade war as Trump claims fentanyl continues to flow

Despite Trump's claims, border data shows a tiny amount of fentanyl is seized at the Canada-U.S. border and an annual U.S. threat assessment released last month doesn't mention Canada once in its analysis of fentanyl trafficking.
Court hears legal arguments in former world junior hockey players' sex assault case

Court hears legal arguments in former world junior hockey players' sex assault case

Michael McLeod, Carter Hart, Alex Formenton, Dillon Dube and Callan Foote have all pleaded not guilty to sexual assault.
Government receives fourth extension to fix unconstitutional 'Lost Canadians' issue

Government receives fourth extension to fix unconstitutional 'Lost Canadians' issue

OTTAWA — The federal government has received a fourth extension to pass legislation to grant citizenship to "Lost Canadians" after the existing law was ruled unconstitutional.
In the news today: Leaders stumping coast to coast, drug test strips pros and cons

In the news today: Leaders stumping coast to coast, drug test strips pros and cons

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Party leaders campaigning across the country today Federal leaders are making campaign stops across the country today as election day inches closer.
Who are Canada's cardinals? A look at the five dignitaries ahead of the papal funeral

Who are Canada's cardinals? A look at the five dignitaries ahead of the papal funeral

Cardinals from around the world are converging on Rome for the funeral of Pope Francis and upcoming meetings that will determine the next leader of the Catholic Church. A three-day public viewing is underway at St.
Could at-home test strips prevent drug deaths? Experts say yes, but it's complicated

Could at-home test strips prevent drug deaths? Experts say yes, but it's complicated

The strips can be part of a larger strategy to stay safe, but there are caveats, experts say. They need to be used properly and they won't say how much contaminant is present, only that it’s there. And the number of toxins they can detect is limited.