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Three more cases of fraudulent overbilling, Ottawa says

Three more cases of fraudulent overbilling, Ottawa says

OTTAWA — The federal government has referred three more cases of fraudulent overbilling in its procurement system to the RCMP. In July, a former federal consultant was charged with fraud for overbilling the government by $250,000.
Insurance bureau estimates $110 million in damages from October storms in B.C.

Insurance bureau estimates $110 million in damages from October storms in B.C.

VANCOUVER — Intense flooding that hammered British Columbia's coast last month has led to more than $110 million in insured damage claims.
Doctors in northern Saskatchewan treat 27 scurvy cases, highlight food insecurity

Doctors in northern Saskatchewan treat 27 scurvy cases, highlight food insecurity

LA RONGE, Sask. — Doctors in La Ronge, Sask., have treated 27 cases of scurvy within the last six months, bringing to light the severe impact of food insecurity in the province’s North. Dr.
Foreign interference inquiry's final report now due by end of January

Foreign interference inquiry's final report now due by end of January

OTTAWA — The federal government is giving an inquiry into foreign interference an extra month to complete its work. Commissioner Marie-Josée Hogue's final report is now due by the end of January, a month later than expected.
In the news today: Canada Post workers go on strike Friday

In the news today: Canada Post workers go on strike Friday

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Canada Post workers go on strike Friday Canada Post workers are on strike after failing to reach a negotiated agreement with their employer.
Trudeau to attend APEC in Peru, G20 summit in Brazil as peer nations brace for Trump

Trudeau to attend APEC in Peru, G20 summit in Brazil as peer nations brace for Trump

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has arrived in Lima, Peru, where he will attend the APEC summit before heading to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, for the G20. Both summits aim to improve the multilateral institutions that have drawn skepticism from U.
Indigenous groups, government and industry launch $375M for conservation in N.W.T.

Indigenous groups, government and industry launch $375M for conservation in N.W.T.

OTTAWA — K'ahsho Got'ine guardians Twyla Edgi-Masuzumi, John Tobac and Buddy Gully pulled more than 300 fish out of the waters last week, distributing them to community members in the Northwest Territories who often struggle with the high cost of foo
Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­police say one person taken into custody, later released, in hate case

Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­police say one person taken into custody, later released, in hate case

VANCOUVER — One person was taken into custody over what Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­Police say is part of a hate-crime investigation.
Nova Scotia election debate: Leaders clash over pace of health-care improvement

Nova Scotia election debate: Leaders clash over pace of health-care improvement

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia's NDP and Liberal leaders attacked Progressive Conservative leader Tim Houston's claims of reviving the province's ailing health-care system, citing patient horror stories during a televised debate Thursday.
B.C.'s chief vet tells clinics to set up avian flu protocols amid human exposure risk

B.C.'s chief vet tells clinics to set up avian flu protocols amid human exposure risk

British Columbia's chief veterinarian said in a letter to vets that clinics handling wild birds must have safety procedures in place and ensure staff are trained and equipped with proper protection.