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Life expectancy for Canadians fell in 2022 for third year in a row, says StatCan

Life expectancy for Canadians fell in 2022 for third year in a row, says StatCan

OTTAWA — Life expectancy for Canadians decreased for the third straight year in 2022, and more people died of COVID-19 than in any other year since the pandemic began, according to a report released Monday.
B.C. in court against pharma companies in bid to certify opioid class-action lawsuit

B.C. in court against pharma companies in bid to certify opioid class-action lawsuit

VANCOUVER — The British Columbia Supreme Court should certify a class-action lawsuit against opioid makers on behalf of all provinces and territories to save time and money on what would otherwise be 13 nearly identical actions, a B.C.
'Absolutely no talk' of moving Paul Bernardo to minimum security: corrections head

'Absolutely no talk' of moving Paul Bernardo to minimum security: corrections head

OTTAWA — There is "absolutely no talk" of moving notorious killer and serial rapist Paul Bernardo to an even lower security level, following his transfer into a medium-security prison, the commissioner of Correctional Service Canada testified on Mond
Montreal police investigating after 'Molotov cocktail' thrown at Jewish centre

Montreal police investigating after 'Molotov cocktail' thrown at Jewish centre

Montreal police say an incendiary device was thrown at a Jewish community centre early Monday morning, hours after two MPs attended a meeting inside the building to discuss security concerns with Jewish leaders.
A list of facts about sextortion, a type of blackmail that can turn deadly

A list of facts about sextortion, a type of blackmail that can turn deadly

PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. — Police in Prince George, B.C., say a 12-year-old boy died by suicide in October after falling victim to online sextortion.
In the news today: Hamas releases more hostages from Gaza, offers extended ceasefire

In the news today: Hamas releases more hostages from Gaza, offers extended ceasefire

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today...
Montreal to spend nearly $200M on snow removal as winter costs rise across Canada

Montreal to spend nearly $200M on snow removal as winter costs rise across Canada

MONTREAL — There's a saying in municipal politics: win snow removal, win the day. But as inflation takes a toll on tight city budgets, the price of winning that battle is rising.
Canadian Jewish, Muslim groups see different paths to peace amid ceasefire

Canadian Jewish, Muslim groups see different paths to peace amid ceasefire

Jewish and Muslim groups in Canada see different paths to peace amid the ongoing, temporary ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.
B.C. First Nation votes to take over child and family services for its members

B.C. First Nation votes to take over child and family services for its members

DUNCAN, B.C. — British Columbia's largest First Nation has voted to take over authority of child and family services for its members.
Police say three dead, two injured in shooting in downtown Winnipeg

Police say three dead, two injured in shooting in downtown Winnipeg

WINNIPEG — Three people were killed and two were in hospital with critical injuries after a shooting Sunday in Winnipeg's downtown core. City Police Const. Jason Michalyshen said officers were called to a home shortly after 4 a.m.