52 m. ago Quebec law to promote the sustainability of goods comes into force

MONTREAL — A new Quebec law came into effect Sunday aimed at protecting consumers against products intentionally designed with shorter lifespans while ensuring they have the information needed to repair and maintain goods they buy. Quebec’s so-called “right-to-repair” law, part of the province’s amendments to its consumer protection law, will require retailers and manufacturers to […]

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4 h. ago CRIME SCENE: 2 people charged with robbery after senior’s Rolex stolen

Accused allegedly approached elderly person in Scarborough, offered them money, watch before Rolex taken

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5 h. ago Carleton University breaks uOttawa's Panda Game winning streak

Tickets were sold out, and more than 20,000 people filled the stands.

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9 h. ago Cop's 'momentary lapse' led to crash with London Transit bus: Watchdog

A London police officer who cut off a city bus and caused a crash that seriously injured a female passenger had a “momentary lapse of judgment” but didn’t commit a crime, Ontario’s police watchdog says. The officer was driving his cruiser west on Queens Avenue near the London courthouse at 80 Dundas St. on June […]

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10 h. ago Ottawa Senators swing their axe with Opening Night on the horizon

The Ottawa Senators wasted no time making decisions. Steve Staios, the club’s president of hockey operations and general manager, and coach Travis Green must submit the club’s 23-man roster to the National Hockey League’s head office by 5 p.m. Monday as the Senators prepare to open the season against the Tampa Bay Lightning on Thursday. […]

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10 h. ago À Madagascar, Mirana, symbole de la chair meurtrie de la génération Z

Une grenade lacrymogène a arraché le bas du dos de cette étudiante de 19 ans lors d’une manifestation.

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10 h. ago ’Proof and pledge of stability’: Supreme Court of Canada marks 150 years

OTTAWA — A century and a half ago, it had only six judges, no permanent home and a less than onerous workload. The Supreme Court of Canada is tracing its storied history, and somewhat humble beginnings, to mark its 150th anniversary this year. As part of the celebrations, the high court plans a ceremonial opening […]

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11 h. ago Israel detained two Canadians over Gaza flotilla, Ottawa says

Global Affairs Canada did not identify the detained Canadians or disclose if there are others involved, stating no further information can be shared due to privacy laws.

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11 h. ago Two Canadians detained in Israel over flotilla to Gaza: Global Affairs Canada

Global Affairs Canada says it is aware that two Canadian citizens have been detained in Israel following their involvement in a flotilla to Gaza. The Global Sumud Flotilla is a pro-Palestinian fleet of boats aiming to bring humanitarian aid to Gaza. Global Affairs Canada did not identify the detained Canadians or disclose if there are […]

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12 h. ago Channing Tatum and Kirsten Dunst talk ‘Roofman’ and Gambit’s return in ‘Avengers: Doomsday’

True-crime tale tells the story of a charming fugitive who takes up residence at Toys R Us

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16 h. ago Après l’attaque d’une synagogue, une mosquée visée par un incendie en Angleterre

Un incendie ayant endommagé samedi soir une mosquée dans le sud de l’Angleterre est traité comme un «crime de haine» par la police.

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17 h. ago Chris Selley: Speech bans are not the path to truth and reconciliation

Truth is a defence against 'hate speech', whether activists like it or not

Economics

28 h. ago Over 600 couples tie the knot in Asuncion, Paraguay’s mass civil wedding

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — More than 600 couples married simultaneously Saturday in Asuncion, Paraguay. Thousands said “I do” in unison as part of a government initiative to make civil weddings more accessible across the country. The campaign, called “United by Love and Protected by Law,” aims to legalize relationships in which couples forgo marriage […]

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29 h. ago Gaza ceasefire plan in works, hostages could be freed within days

Netanyahu says Hamas agreed to release hostages due to military pressure as a U.S.-led plan aims to end the Gaza war and free captives within days.

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30 h. ago City of Ottawa staff recommend against heritage district designation for Wellington Street West area

A city administration report for council's built heritage committee said the area only met or exceeded the threshold for one criteria in the Ontario Heritage Act.

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30 h. ago How clean will the Ottawa Redblacks' sweep of key personnel be after missing the playoffs?

After missing the playoffs for the fifth time in the past six seasons, the organization has to strive to be better.

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36 h. ago CRIME HUNTER: End of the line for monstrous Caribbean serial killer

Caribbean serial killer Kathron "Cuchi" Fortune has been convicted of six murders and assassinations

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36 h. ago KINSELLA: The greatest threat we face in Canada comes from Islamic extremists

But the relentless refrain from Ottawa is that the bigger threat is from the far Right – not the Islamists

Economics

37 h. ago Could a U.S. visa fee push tech workers to Canada? Here’s what you need to know

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney says he sees an opening for Canada to attract global tech talent now that the United States is introducing a $100,000 fee for temporary visas for workers with specialized skills. But the Canadian tech sector typically sees a lot of migration to the U.S. among high-skill employees — and […]

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37 h. ago Un individu tue un autre homme avant de se suicider dans un bar du Plateau

«Pour le moment, rien n’indique que l’événement serait lié au crime organisé», selon le SPVM.

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