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Canada planning to send RCMP trainers to Haiti military intervention

Canada planning to send RCMP trainers to Haiti military intervention

OTTAWA — Global Affairs Canada says Canada is likely to deploy RCMP officers to Haiti to act as trainers in a multinational military intervention, with officials promising an added focus on preventing sexual violence.
Gradey Dick looking to soak up knowledge in first NBA pre-season training camp

Gradey Dick looking to soak up knowledge in first NBA pre-season training camp

BURNABY, B.C. — Gradey Dick is doing his best to take it all in. The Raptors' first round pick, 13th overall, from the 2023 draft is taking part in his first pre-season camp as an NBA player in Burnaby, B.C. and looking to learn.
Ozempic and similar drugs linked to gastrointestinal conditions: Canadian researchers

Ozempic and similar drugs linked to gastrointestinal conditions: Canadian researchers

People using diabetes drugs such as Ozempic for weight loss are at higher risk of pancreatitis, bowel obstruction and stomach paralysis compared to those who use another medication approved specifically for obesity management, a University of British
Quebec tables bill to sue drug companies for health-care costs linked to opioids

Quebec tables bill to sue drug companies for health-care costs linked to opioids

QUEBEC — The Quebec government has introduced a bill that would allow it to join a proposed class-action lawsuit against more than 40 pharmaceutical companies and retailers accused of downplaying the harmful effects of opioids.
Accused in secrets case was expected to achieve 'significant outcomes' for RCMP

Accused in secrets case was expected to achieve 'significant outcomes' for RCMP

OTTAWA — Evidence at the trial of a former RCMP intelligence official charged with breaching Canada's secrets law reveals he led a unit expected to work in a complex, high-pressure environment.
New supervised consumption sites in Ontario on hold until review complete

New supervised consumption sites in Ontario on hold until review complete

TORONTO — Ontario has paused approving new supervised consumption and treatment sites while a review of all sites is underway, the province's associate minister of mental health and addictions said Wednesday.
Utility, telecom stocks help lift S&P/TSX composite, U.S. stock markets in the red

Utility, telecom stocks help lift S&P/TSX composite, U.S. stock markets in the red

TORONTO — Strength in utility and telecom stocks helped lift Canada's main stock index higher on Thursday, while U.S. stock markets moved lower. The S&P/TSX composite index closed up 103.00 points at 19,137.81.

Most actively traded companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange

TORONTO — Some of the most active companies traded Thursday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (19,137.81, up 103.00 points): TC Energy Corp. (TSX:TRP). Energy. Up 66 cents, or 1.46 per cent, to $45.89 on 9.6 million shares.
Lions receiver Williams doesn't look too far ahead, but is now focused on Bombers

Lions receiver Williams doesn't look too far ahead, but is now focused on Bombers

The Winnipeg Blue Bombers now have Terry Williams' full attention. For weeks, the B.C. kick returner refused to look ahead to the club's much-anticipated rematch with Winnipeg, instead concentrating on whatever team the Lions were set to face.
Nova Scotia to address housing shortage by boosting tax for short-term rentals

Nova Scotia to address housing shortage by boosting tax for short-term rentals

HALIFAX — The Nova Scotia government’s plan to increase the annual registration tax for short-term rentals, such as apartments and Airbnbs, is being panned by the province’s opposition parties as inconsequential.
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