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Texas man pleads guilty to threatening Georgia public officials after 2020 election

A Texas man has pleaded guilty to threatening Georgia officials following the 2020 election, the U.S. Justice Department announced Friday.
Another Canadian who served in Afghanistan files discrimination lawsuit against feds

Another Canadian who served in Afghanistan files discrimination lawsuit against feds

OTTAWA — The federal government is asking a judge to combine two separate lawsuits, after another Afghan Canadian alleged Canada discriminated against Afghan refugees by treating them differently than they did Ukrainians fleeing the Russian invasion.
Online News Act could see Google, Meta pay combined $230 million to Canadian media

Online News Act could see Google, Meta pay combined $230 million to Canadian media

The federal government has put a price tag on how much it would like to see Google and Facebook spend under legislation that requires the tech giants to compensate media companies for Canadian journalism.

Quebec school districts are improperly handling teacher misconduct cases: report

Quebec's education minister says it's absurd that a teacher can commit sexual misconduct and then be transferred without consequences to another school district.
N.S. premier marks 25 years since crash of Swissair Flight 111 that killed 229 people

N.S. premier marks 25 years since crash of Swissair Flight 111 that killed 229 people

HALIFAX — Premier Tim Houston is marking 25 years since the crash of Swissair Flight 111 off Nova Scotia claimed the lives of 229 passengers and crew. The MD-11 passenger jet plunged into the waters near Peggy's Cove on Sept.
India envoy to Canada says Ottawa has asked to 'take a pause' in trade talks

India envoy to Canada says Ottawa has asked to 'take a pause' in trade talks

OTTAWA — India's envoy to Canada says Ottawa has tapped the brakes on trade negotiations, just before Prime Minister Justin Trudeau heads to New Delhi.
New fences, gate controls among international border upgrades since 'Freedom Convoy'

New fences, gate controls among international border upgrades since 'Freedom Convoy'

OTTAWA — The Canadian Border Services Agency is improving the perimeter fences, gate controls and road infrastructure at 11 border crossings between the United States and Canada following the "Freedom Convoy" protests blockaded several crossings last
Two ex-Proud Boys leaders get among the longest sentences in the Jan. 6 Capitol attack

Two ex-Proud Boys leaders get among the longest sentences in the Jan. 6 Capitol attack

WASHINGTON (AP) — Two former leaders of the far-right Proud Boys extremist group were sentenced to more than a decade each in prison Thursday for spearheading an attack on the U.S.
Quebec short-term rental law in effect, with big fines for uncertified listings

Quebec short-term rental law in effect, with big fines for uncertified listings

MONTREAL — Quebec's new tourist accommodation law is now in effect, with hefty fines of up to $100,000 for short-term rental platforms listing properties without a proper government certificate.
Review finds at least 120 CRA employees claimed COVID benefits while employed

Review finds at least 120 CRA employees claimed COVID benefits while employed

OTTAWA — The Canada Revenue Agency says 120 people have been fired for claiming a federal COVID-19 benefit while employed there.