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People living in tents in Halifax's Grand Parade asked to relocate for safety reasons

People living in tents in Halifax's Grand Parade asked to relocate for safety reasons

HALIFAX — About a month after Halifax designated a downtown square as a tent site for people experiencing homelessness, the city advised those living there to move out because the area will become dangerous when snow-clearing operations begin.
De Grasse finds motivation on familiar grounds ahead of Olympic year

De Grasse finds motivation on familiar grounds ahead of Olympic year

Andre De Grasse is back in familiar territory and motivated by some strong competition in preparation for an important Olympic year. The six-time Olympic medallist and reigning 200-metre Olympic champion from Markham, Ont.
'This or nothing': Quebec finance minister defends subsidy for NHL pre-season games

'This or nothing': Quebec finance minister defends subsidy for NHL pre-season games

Quebec's finance minister doubled down on his government's decision to spend up to $7 million to bring the Los Angeles Kings to Quebec City for two games next October, telling reporters Tuesday it is key to his effort to burnish the market as a futur
'Bank of mom and dad' study: B.C. high earners get housing boost if parents also own

'Bank of mom and dad' study: B.C. high earners get housing boost if parents also own

OTTAWA — A Statistics Canada study into what it calls the "bank of mom and dad" shows home ownership among young high earners in British Columbia increases more than anywhere else in Canada if their parents are homeowners, too.
'Your priorities are backwards,' Bell tells CRTC during Online Streaming Act hearing

'Your priorities are backwards,' Bell tells CRTC during Online Streaming Act hearing

Bell Media-owner BCE Inc. wants the federal broadcasting regulator to create a news fund that would provide money to broadcasters and require foreign streamers to contribute to the subsidy through their Canadian content spending.
Mirvish Productions to mount open-ended run of 'The Lion King'

Mirvish Productions to mount open-ended run of 'The Lion King'

TORONTO — Simba is coming back to Toronto, and he intends to stay a while. Mirvish Productions says "The Lion King" will begin an open-ended run at the Princess of Wales Theatre in a year's time.

Alberta man accused of murder in 1976 death of Calgary teen retains a lawyer

COCHRANE, Alta. — The family of a teen killed in 1976 sat in the front row of the courtroom gallery Tuesday as the man accused in her death had his second appearance.
Nova Scotia to add 270 student housing beds on four community college campuses

Nova Scotia to add 270 student housing beds on four community college campuses

HALIFAX — The Nova Scotia government announced on Tuesday plans to build housing on four community college campuses as the province grapples with a crisis that has left students struggling to find apartments.
Judge orders McGill to comply with deal on unmarked grave search at former hospital

Judge orders McGill to comply with deal on unmarked grave search at former hospital

MONTREAL — A Quebec judge has ordered McGill University to comply with a deal it reached with a group of Indigenous women that outlines the search for possible unmarked graves at a former Montreal hospital site.
Habs say forward Harvey-Pinard out 6-8 weeks, defenceman Harris out indefinitely

Habs say forward Harvey-Pinard out 6-8 weeks, defenceman Harris out indefinitely

MONTREAL — The Montreal Canadiens say forward Rafael Harvey-Pinard will be sidelined for six to eight weeks while Jordan Harris will be out indefinitely with lower-body injuries.
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