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West Vancouver man sentenced to 10 years in death of business partner

West Vancouver man sentenced to 10 years in death of business partner

VANCOUVER — A West Vancouver millionaire convicted of killing and then dismembering the body of his former business partner has been sentenced to 10 years in prison. Li Zhao was sentenced Monday in B.C.
New Brunswick First Nations file lawsuit to seek declaration of Aboriginal title

New Brunswick First Nations file lawsuit to seek declaration of Aboriginal title

FREDERICTON — Six First Nations in New Brunswick have filed a lawsuit seeking a declaration of title for their traditional lands, which include much of the western half of the province. Leaders from the Wolastoqey Nation gathered Monday at St.
Mask-wearing to be mandatory in Quebec high schools located in maximum-alert regions

Mask-wearing to be mandatory in Quebec high schools located in maximum-alert regions

MONTREAL — High school students in regions under maximum alert will be required to wear masks inside classrooms, authorities said Monday, as Quebec reported the highest number of daily COVID-19 infections since the pandemic began.
Atikamekw chief 'optimistic' after meeting Legault but says action still needed

Atikamekw chief 'optimistic' after meeting Legault but says action still needed

MONTREAL — The grand chief of the Atikamekw Nation said he had a positive meeting with Quebec Premier Francois Legault Monday but he's still waiting to see action.
A look as some of the Canadians who have won the Nobel Prize throughout history

A look as some of the Canadians who have won the Nobel Prize throughout history

Scientist Michael Houghton has been awarded this year's Nobel Prize in medicine for his work with the hepatitis C virus.
Assisted dying bill reintroduced as court deadline looms

Assisted dying bill reintroduced as court deadline looms

OTTAWA — The federal government reintroduced Monday legislation to amend Canada's law on medical assistance in dying — just two months before a court-imposed deadline. The government has until Dec.
New support programs begin for Canadians with COVID-19 or caring for people with it

New support programs begin for Canadians with COVID-19 or caring for people with it

OTTAWA — Canadians forced to miss work because of COVID-19 can start applying for financial support from the federal government this week.
RCMP analyst testifies N.B. shooting accused had videos about conspiracies, demons

RCMP analyst testifies N.B. shooting accused had videos about conspiracies, demons

FREDERICTON — An RCMP computer expert says the man accused of murdering four people in Fredericton two years ago had videos on his computer from a conspiracy theory website that included information on how to identify demons. Cpl.
Minor hockey associations across Canada adapt season to COVID-19 reality

Minor hockey associations across Canada adapt season to COVID-19 reality

Communication, flexibility, and vigilance have become the watchwords for organizers of minor hockey heading into the new season.
SARS was 'dress rehearsal for COVID-19' but Canada failed health-care workers: report

SARS was 'dress rehearsal for COVID-19' but Canada failed health-care workers: report

Canada put health-care workers at risk of contracting COVID-19 and taking it home to their families because it failed to learn lessons from Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome in 2003, a new report says.