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Girl dead, young man in custody after attack in classroom at Edmonton-area school

Girl dead, young man in custody after attack in classroom at Edmonton-area school

LEDUC, Alta. — A 17-year-old female student is dead and a fellow student is in police custody after a violent assault at a school just south of Edmonton. The attack happened Monday morning in a classroom at Christ the King School in Leduc.
Lawyer for Meng Wanzhou argues new evidence would challenge HSBC loan loss risk

Lawyer for Meng Wanzhou argues new evidence would challenge HSBC loan loss risk

VANCOUVER — A lawyer for Huawei's chief financial officer says there's no evidence that international bank HSBC suffered an increased risk of loan loss as a result of Meng Wanzhou's alleged actions. Frank Addario made the comment as he asked a B.C.
The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada for Monday, March 15

The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada for Monday, March 15

The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada (all times eastern): 6:35 p.m. British Columbia is reporting 1,506 new COVID-19 cases since Friday. Provincial health officer Dr.
Kielburger brothers, MPs battle over WE operations, deal to run federal program

Kielburger brothers, MPs battle over WE operations, deal to run federal program

OTTAWA — Craig and Marc Kielburger accused a parliamentary committee of engaging in a political trial Monday as its members grilled the brothers over WE Charity’s operations, including its since-cancelled deal to run a federal program for student vol
Trudeau offers reassurance on AstraZeneca safety as European countries suspend use

Trudeau offers reassurance on AstraZeneca safety as European countries suspend use

MONTREAL — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau offered reassurances on the safety of the Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine on Monday as the list of European countries suspending its use due to safety concerns grew.
Quebec, federal governments invest $100 million in Lion Electric battery plant

Quebec, federal governments invest $100 million in Lion Electric battery plant

MONTREAL — A Montreal-area electric vehicle maker says the $100-million investment from Ottawa and Quebec announced Monday for a battery pack assembly plant will help make its fleet less expensive.
Two Quebec nurses suspended after allegedly mocking death of Indigenous woman

Two Quebec nurses suspended after allegedly mocking death of Indigenous woman

MONTREAL — Two Quebec nurses have been suspended without pay after allegedly mocking an Indigenous woman at a public clinic in Joliette, Que., northeast of Montreal.
More than 70 lawmakers call for criminal investigation of MindGeek

More than 70 lawmakers call for criminal investigation of MindGeek

OTTAWA — More than 70 parliamentarians from all parties are calling for a full criminal investigation into Pornhub's parent company following testimony from survivors.
'Eventually, but not for today,' Trudeau says of reopening Canada-U.S. border

'Eventually, but not for today,' Trudeau says of reopening Canada-U.S. border

WASHINGTON — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau waved away suggestions Monday that Canada is prepared to explore reopening its shared border with the United States any time soon.
Iroquois lacrosse team aims to make Olympic competition under its own flag

Iroquois lacrosse team aims to make Olympic competition under its own flag

Iroquois Nationals lacrosse star Randy Staats was angry at first, but he now says an international snub of his team only fuelled his desire to play on the world stage.