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Fate of Métis scrip lawsuit in doubt after 17 Alberta plaintiffs ask to withdraw

Fate of Métis scrip lawsuit in doubt after 17 Alberta plaintiffs ask to withdraw

The future of a lawsuit seeking to hold Canada accountable for the loss of Métis lands is in doubt after about a third of the plaintiffs asked to withdraw from the action when their legitimacy was questioned.
As gas prices spike, Montreal's bike culture seen as model for rest of the country

As gas prices spike, Montreal's bike culture seen as model for rest of the country

Montrealer Olivia Collette sold her car in 2016 and hasn't looked back.
No winning ticket sold for Friday's $70 million Lotto Max jackpot

No winning ticket sold for Friday's $70 million Lotto Max jackpot

TORONTO — There was no winning ticket sold in Friday's Lotto Max $70 million draw. Of the 44 available $1 million Maxmillion prizes, 14 were claimed by ticket holders in B-C, the Prairies, Ontario, Quebec and the Atlantic provinces.
Canada firmer than ever in support of Ukraine after 100 days of war: Joly

Canada firmer than ever in support of Ukraine after 100 days of war: Joly

OTTAWA — Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly says Canada is more resolute than ever in its support for Ukraine as its war with Russia continues after 100 days.
COVID data void in Canada could hamper understanding of lingering impact: experts

COVID data void in Canada could hamper understanding of lingering impact: experts

VANCOUVER — A lack of data tracking Canadians who have had COVID-19 could hinder efforts to understand potential post-infection conditions, such as diabetes and brain fog, experts have warned.
Government to review money-laundering inquiry report before public release, says Eby

Government to review money-laundering inquiry report before public release, says Eby

VICTORIA — The British Columbia government says it has received the final report from the public inquiry into money laundering.
Jurors in Hoggard trial review testimony after telling court they're deadlocked

Jurors in Hoggard trial review testimony after telling court they're deadlocked

TORONTO — Jurors in the sexual assault trial of Canadian musician Jacob Hoggard began reviewing hours of testimony Friday evening after telling the court they were still deadlocked.
Tory MP who won't disclose vaccine status asked to leave House of Commons precinct

Tory MP who won't disclose vaccine status asked to leave House of Commons precinct

OTTAWA — A Conservative MP who refuses to disclose her vaccination status tried to access the House of Commons precinct after a COVID-19 vaccination mandate was imposed last year and was required to leave.
Two Indigenous sisters imprisoned for 30 years see fresh hope for release

Two Indigenous sisters imprisoned for 30 years see fresh hope for release

OTTAWA — Two Indigenous sisters who have spent nearly 30 years in prison for what they say is a wrongful murder conviction now have reason to hope their names could soon be cleared.
'National shame:' Groups decry inaction on violence against Indigenous women, girls

'National shame:' Groups decry inaction on violence against Indigenous women, girls

Advocates across the country had a similar message for Ottawa one year after it released a national plan to end violence against Indigenous women and girls: the federal government has failed to live up to its commitments.