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Lawsuit alleging anti-Black racism in federal public service heads to Federal Court

Lawsuit alleging anti-Black racism in federal public service heads to Federal Court

OTTAWA — A Federal Court hearing got underway Monday to determine whether a group of Black public servants can proceed with a class-action lawsuit alleging discrimination in the federal government.
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Veteran broadcast journalists tapped to moderate future leaders' debates

Veteran broadcast journalists tapped to moderate future leaders' debates

OTTAWA — The Leaders' Debate Commission has announced two seasoned broadcast journalists will moderate the French and English leaders' debates in the next federal election.
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Three people charged after apartment building fire in Sioux Lookout

Three people charged after apartment building fire in Sioux Lookout

Three people are facing charges after they allegedly set a fire at a Sioux Lookout, Ont., apartment complex and displaced its residents. Ontario Provincial Police say officers responded to the fire on Millar Crescent around 10:30 p.m. on Friday.
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Monthly food bank use soars to record 2 million, driven by cost of groceries, housing

Monthly food bank use soars to record 2 million, driven by cost of groceries, housing

TORONTO — Josephine Sindani’s first memory of using a food bank is a happy one.
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Maple Leafs re-sign defenceman McCabe to five-year contract

Maple Leafs re-sign defenceman McCabe to five-year contract

TORONTO — The Toronto Maple Leafs have re-signed defenceman Jake McCabe to a five-year contract, the club announced Monday. The deal carries an average annual value of US$4.51 million.
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CMA calls for elimination of sick note requirements by employers

CMA calls for elimination of sick note requirements by employers

OTTAWA — The Canadian Medical Association wants to eliminate sick note requirements by companies for employees with short-term minor illnesses. The association says this could prevent as many as 12.
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Aecon Group buying United Engineers & Constructors for US$33 million in cash

Aecon Group buying United Engineers & Constructors for US$33 million in cash

TORONTO — Aecon Group Inc. has signed a deal to buy U.S. company United Engineers & Constructors Inc. from CriticalPoint Capital LLC for US$33 million in cash. United is a nuclear and conventional power contractor with clients in the U.S.
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Ontario vision of Niagara as northern Las Vegas may not include Marineland: minister

Ontario vision of Niagara as northern Las Vegas may not include Marineland: minister

TORONTO — A major amusement park is part of Ontario's grand vision to turn the Niagara region into Las Vegas north, but Marineland may not fit the bill, the provincial tourism minister says.
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OHL roundup: Pinelli scores three as 67's beat Wolves 6-3

SUDBURY, Ont. — Luca Pinelli scored three goals, including two on the power play, as the Ottawa 67's defeated the Sudbury Wolves 6-3 in Ontario Hockey League action on Sunday at Sudbury Community Arena.
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Transportation minister looks for provinces, territories to collaborate on car thefts

Transportation minister looks for provinces, territories to collaborate on car thefts

OTTAWA — The federal transportation minister says national co-operation is needed to close loopholes criminals can use to re-sell stolen cars.
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