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Canada's Kerri Einarson looks on during the match between Canada and Sweden during the round robin session 1 of the LGT World Women's Curling Championship at Goransson Arena in Sandviken, Sweden, Saturday, March 18, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Jonas Ekstromer/TT News Agency via AP

Canada’s Einarson drops 8-3 decision to Germany at women’s worlds curling playdowns

Canada’s Kerri Einarson dropped an 8-3 decision to Germany’s Daniela Jentsch in…

Canada's Kerri Einarson looks on during the match between Canada and Sweden during the round robin session 1 of the LGT World Women's Curling Championship at Goransson Arena in Sandviken, Sweden, Saturday, March 18, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Jonas Ekstromer/TT News Agency via AP
Minister of Health Jean-Yves Duclos speaks during a news conference in Ottawa, on Friday, March 10, 2023. The federal government says it will spend up to $1.5 billion over the next three years to improve access to new drugs used to treat rare diseases.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang

Ottawa to spend $1.5 billion to improve access to drugs for rare diseases

The federal government says it will spend up to $1.5 billion over…

Minister of Health Jean-Yves Duclos speaks during a news conference in Ottawa, on Friday, March 10, 2023. The federal government says it will spend up to $1.5 billion over the next three years to improve access to new drugs used to treat rare diseases.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang
A member of staff shows the Hebrew Bible "Codex Sassoon", that dates back more than 1,000 years, on display during a media preview of Sotheby's auction, in London, Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2023. The piece has an estimated price of US$30-50 million and will go on auction on May in New York. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)

Sotheby’s hopes for record sale of ancient Hebrew Bible

One of the oldest surviving biblical manuscripts, a nearly complete 1,100-year-old Hebrew…

A member of staff shows the Hebrew Bible "Codex Sassoon", that dates back more than 1,000 years, on display during a media preview of Sotheby's auction, in London, Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2023. The piece has an estimated price of US$30-50 million and will go on auction on May in New York. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)
The Edmonton Valley Zoo is releasing medical information about an elephant in its care named Lucy after animal rights groups protested for years that she should be moved to a sanctuary. Lucy the elephant with her handlers are shown at the zoo on Thursday, September 17, 2009. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ian Jackson

Edmonton zoo says Lucy the elephant too sick to be moved to sanctuary

For the beloved and well-known elephant named Lucy, the Edmonton Valley Zoo…

The Edmonton Valley Zoo is releasing medical information about an elephant in its care named Lucy after animal rights groups protested for years that she should be moved to a sanctuary. Lucy the elephant with her handlers are shown at the zoo on Thursday, September 17, 2009. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ian Jackson
The Supreme Court of Canada is pictured in Ottawa on Friday, March 3, 2023. Arguments are underway before the Supreme Court of Canada in a long-awaited case over the federal Impact Assessment Act.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

Hearings begin before Supreme Court on federal environmental impact assessment law

OTTAWA — Federal lawyers defended the government’s Impact Assessment Act in the…

The Supreme Court of Canada is pictured in Ottawa on Friday, March 3, 2023. Arguments are underway before the Supreme Court of Canada in a long-awaited case over the federal Impact Assessment Act.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
Kimberly Murray speaks after being appointed as Independent Special Interlocutor for Missing Children and Unmarked Graves and Burial Sites associated with Indian Residential Schools at a news conference in Ottawa on Wednesday, June 8, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang

Adviser on unmarked graves says some landowners are refusing access for searches

As some private landowners restrict residential school survivors from performing ceremony or…

Kimberly Murray speaks after being appointed as Independent Special Interlocutor for Missing Children and Unmarked Graves and Burial Sites associated with Indian Residential Schools at a news conference in Ottawa on Wednesday, June 8, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang
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Halifax student charged with attempted murder as debate grows over school violence

A 15-year-old student was charged with two counts of attempted murder Tuesday…

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Darren Congdon places flowers outside a police station for Brett Ryan and Travis Jordan, two Edmonton police constables who were shot and killed while on duty, in Edmonton on March 17, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson

Procession for Edmonton police officers shot and killed responding to call

Dozens of police cruisers and emergency vehicles lined streets in Edmonton as…

Darren Congdon places flowers outside a police station for Brett Ryan and Travis Jordan, two Edmonton police constables who were shot and killed while on duty, in Edmonton on March 17, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson
A woman shops for produce in Vancouver, on Wednesday, July 20, 2022. Food inflation appears to be easing in Canada but experts say consumers shouldn’t expect lower prices at the grocery store. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Food inflation in Canada shows signs of easing, but grocery prices to remain high

Food inflation appears to be easing in Canada, but experts say shoppers…

A woman shops for produce in Vancouver, on Wednesday, July 20, 2022. Food inflation appears to be easing in Canada but experts say consumers shouldn’t expect lower prices at the grocery store. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith leaves following a meeting on health care with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Canada's premiers, in Ottawa on Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2023, in Ottawa. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

Alberta premier says changes coming to ensure prompt reporting of oilsands spills

Premier Danielle Smith says laggardly public notification of Imperial Oil oilsands wastewater…

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith leaves following a meeting on health care with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Canada's premiers, in Ottawa on Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2023, in Ottawa. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
Premier Danielle Smith answers reporters’ questions during a news conference in Calgary on Tuesday, January 10, 2023. (photography by Chris Schwarz/Government of Alberta)

Alberta government says specially ordered child fever medicine at pharmacies

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says a first shipment of specially ordered children’s…

Premier Danielle Smith answers reporters’ questions during a news conference in Calgary on Tuesday, January 10, 2023. (photography by Chris Schwarz/Government of Alberta)
This combination of photos shows art renderings for the reimagined Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey circus, reborn without animals. The show, which will offer highwire tricks, soaring trapeze artists and bicycles leaping on trampolines, kicks off its 2023 North American tour this fall. (Ringling Bros and Barnum and Bailey via AP)

Reborn Ringling Bros. circus to leap on tour – minus animals

The Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey circus has been reimagined and…

This combination of photos shows art renderings for the reimagined Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey circus, reborn without animals. The show, which will offer highwire tricks, soaring trapeze artists and bicycles leaping on trampolines, kicks off its 2023 North American tour this fall. (Ringling Bros and Barnum and Bailey via AP)
A child plays the video game "Fortnite" in Chicago, Saturday, Oct.6, 2018. A Vancouver parent has launched a proposed class-action lawsuit against the makers of Fortnite, saying the popular video game is designed to be "as addictive as possible" for children. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP/Martha Irvine

B.C. parent launches class-action lawsuit against makers of Fortnite video game

A Vancouver parent has launched a proposed class-action lawsuit against the makers…

A child plays the video game "Fortnite" in Chicago, Saturday, Oct.6, 2018. A Vancouver parent has launched a proposed class-action lawsuit against the makers of Fortnite, saying the popular video game is designed to be "as addictive as possible" for children. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP/Martha Irvine
A NEXUS card and a Canadian passport are pictured in Ottawa on Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2023. The federal government says the Nexus trusted-traveller program will fully ramp back up within five weeks, allowing frequent border crossers to complete their applications and speed up their trips. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

Nexus trusted-traveller program to fully resume by April 24 after yearlong standoff

The Nexus trusted-traveller program will fully ramp back up within five weeks,…

A NEXUS card and a Canadian passport are pictured in Ottawa on Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2023. The federal government says the Nexus trusted-traveller program will fully ramp back up within five weeks, allowing frequent border crossers to complete their applications and speed up their trips. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
The Supreme Court of Canada is pictured in Ottawa on Friday, March 3, 2023. Arguments are underway before the Supreme Court of Canada in a long-awaited case over the federal Impact Assessment Act.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

Hearings begin before Supreme Court on federal environmental impact assessment law

Arguments are underway before the Supreme Court of Canada in a long-awaited…

The Supreme Court of Canada is pictured in Ottawa on Friday, March 3, 2023. Arguments are underway before the Supreme Court of Canada in a long-awaited case over the federal Impact Assessment Act.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
Canada's Kerri Einarson looks on during the match between Canada and Sweden during the round robin session 1 of the LGT World Women's Curling Championship at Goransson Arena in Sandviken, Sweden, Saturday, March 18, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP- Ekstromer/TT News Agency via AP

Canada’s Einarson beats Italy and Scotland, improves to 4-1 at women’s curling worlds

Canada’s Kerri Einarson improved to 4-1 in round-robin play with a sweep…

Canada's Kerri Einarson looks on during the match between Canada and Sweden during the round robin session 1 of the LGT World Women's Curling Championship at Goransson Arena in Sandviken, Sweden, Saturday, March 18, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP- Ekstromer/TT News Agency via AP
Prosecutor General of Ukraine, Andriy Kostin gestures as he speaks the Justice Ministers' conference, at Lancaster House, in London, Monday, March 20, 2023, in support of the International Criminal Court (ICC) and the investigation into the situation in Ukraine. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)

Millions in extra funding pledged for ICC work in Ukraine

An international conference in London raised 4 million pounds ($4.9 million) to…

Prosecutor General of Ukraine, Andriy Kostin gestures as he speaks the Justice Ministers' conference, at Lancaster House, in London, Monday, March 20, 2023, in support of the International Criminal Court (ICC) and the investigation into the situation in Ukraine. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)
Minister of Environment and Climate Change Steven Guilbeault looks on as Indigenous Services Minister Patty Hajdu speaks with reporters in the Foyer of the House of Commons, Monday, March 20, 2023 in Ottawa. Guilbeault is emphasizing his call for stronger links between Ottawa and Alberta when it comes to environmental protection in the oilsands.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld

Guilbeault wants stronger links with Alberta on issues of oilsands tailings ponds

Federal Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault is emphasizing his call for stronger links…

Minister of Environment and Climate Change Steven Guilbeault looks on as Indigenous Services Minister Patty Hajdu speaks with reporters in the Foyer of the House of Commons, Monday, March 20, 2023 in Ottawa. Guilbeault is emphasizing his call for stronger links between Ottawa and Alberta when it comes to environmental protection in the oilsands.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld
Minister of Environment and Climate Change Steven Guilbeault arrives for a cabinet meeting on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, on Thursday, March 9, 2023. Guilbeault says Canada will take a "hard long look" at a call from global climate scientists to hit its long-term greenhouse gas emissions targets 10 years earlier than planned. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang

Canada will take a ‘hard long look’ at UN call to speed emissions reduction: minister

Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault says Canada will take a “hard long look”…

Minister of Environment and Climate Change Steven Guilbeault arrives for a cabinet meeting on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, on Thursday, March 9, 2023. Guilbeault says Canada will take a "hard long look" at a call from global climate scientists to hit its long-term greenhouse gas emissions targets 10 years earlier than planned. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang
Katie Telford, Chief of Staff to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, leaves after a meeting of the Liberal Caucus on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, on Wednesday, March 8, 2023. The federal Conservatives are trying to force Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's top aide to answer questions about allegations the Chinese government interfered in Canada's last two federal elections. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang

Liberals float possibility of making motion on foreign interference a confidence vote

Liberal House Leader Mark Holland isn’t ruling out turning a Conservative motion…

Katie Telford, Chief of Staff to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, leaves after a meeting of the Liberal Caucus on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, on Wednesday, March 8, 2023. The federal Conservatives are trying to force Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's top aide to answer questions about allegations the Chinese government interfered in Canada's last two federal elections. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang