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$16.5M settlement in class-action lawsuit over mass arrests at 2010 G20 summit

$16.5M settlement in class-action lawsuit over mass arrests at 2010 G20 summit

TORONTO — A decade-long legal battle over mass arrests at the 2010 G20 summit in Toronto has come to a close after police and hundreds of protesters and others reached a $16.5 million settlement.
Two of Canadian fashion mogul's sons file lawsuit alleging rape

Two of Canadian fashion mogul's sons file lawsuit alleging rape

NEW YORK — Two of a Canadian fashion mogul's sons have filed a lawsuit against their father claiming they were statutorily raped at his direction when they were teenagers.
Federal restrictions hurting ombudsman's ability to help veterans: Report

Federal restrictions hurting ombudsman's ability to help veterans: Report

OTTAWA — The veterans ombudsman's office is hoping a new report flagging problems with the watchdog's limited authority and lack of independence from the federal government will lead to improvements in its ability to help those who have served in uni
Canada Revenue Agency suspends online services after cyberattacks

Canada Revenue Agency suspends online services after cyberattacks

OTTAWA — The Canada Revenue Agency has temporarily suspended its online services after two cyberattacks in which hackers used thousands of stolen usernames and passwords to fraudulently obtain government services and compromise Canadians' personal in
The ombudsman's report and CRA cyberattack: In The News for Aug. 17

The ombudsman's report and CRA cyberattack: In The News for Aug. 17

In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of Aug. 17. What we are watching in Canada ...
Assoun case shows police accountability in wrongful convictions lacking: experts

Assoun case shows police accountability in wrongful convictions lacking: experts

HALIFAX — More than a year after a federal report became public revealing that police erased and suppressed evidence that might have freed him, Glen Assoun is wondering whether anyone will be held accountable for his wrongful imprisonment.
Grandfather of Canadian girl killed in Beirut blast says being with her was 'pure luxury'

Grandfather of Canadian girl killed in Beirut blast says being with her was 'pure luxury'

When three-year-old Alexandra Naggear's mother saw an explosion through her window in Lebanon, she scooped up her little girl and tried to run into the next room. But it was too late.
The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Aug. 16

The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Aug. 16

The latest numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 4:03 p.m. on Aug. 16, 2020: There are 122,087 confirmed cases in Canada.
From masks to cohorting, a guide to back-to-school rules across the country

From masks to cohorting, a guide to back-to-school rules across the country

Plans are being made across the country for how to safely send students back to school in the fall as the COVID-19 pandemic continues. Here is a look at what the various provinces have said about getting kids back to classes.
Quebec students push for law to stop sexual violence in elementary and high schools

Quebec students push for law to stop sexual violence in elementary and high schools

MONTREAL — Sophie was 15 years old when she says her history teacher made comments about her breasts in front of the entire class. She reported what happened to a support staff member at her high school.
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