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Stricter penalties, rules needed to combat copper wire theft, telecoms tell senators

Stricter penalties, rules needed to combat copper wire theft, telecoms tell senators

Canadian telecommunications companies are calling for stiffer penalties targeting copper wire theft and new rules that would limit the vandals' ability to resell the material. Executives from Bell Canada and Telus Corp.
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Star centre J.T. Miller set to return to Vancouver Canucks' lineup against Panthers

Star centre J.T. Miller set to return to Vancouver Canucks' lineup against Panthers

VANCOUVER — Star centre J.T. Miller will return to the Canucks’ lineup on Thursday when Vancouver hosts the Florida Panthers. The 31-year old forward took an indefinite leave from the team last month for personal reasons.
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Quebec, Newfoundland and Labrador announce energy deal to resolve decades-old dispute

Quebec, Newfoundland and Labrador announce energy deal to resolve decades-old dispute

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Quebec and Newfoundland and Labrador have reached a sweeping deal to develop new energy projects in Labrador and end a decades-old contract that has long been a thorn in the side of Canada's easternmost province.
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Paramedics deliver baby on Highway 11 during snowstorm

Paramedics deliver baby on Highway 11 during snowstorm

The Kirkland Lake family is back at home adjusting to life as a family of four
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The Body Shop Canada to close more stores as it prepares for new owner

The Body Shop Canada to close more stores as it prepares for new owner

TORONTO — The head of the Body Shop Canada says more stores are due to close as the chain prepares to take on new ownership.
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Canada can't say when it will clear 140,000 backlogged cases for First Nations kids

Canada can't say when it will clear 140,000 backlogged cases for First Nations kids

OTTAWA — Canada told the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal it can't say when it will work through 140,000 backlogged requests for Jordan's Principle to be applied.
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Housing unaffordability still rising despite billions in government measures: PBO

Housing unaffordability still rising despite billions in government measures: PBO

OTTAWA — The Parliamentary Budget Officer says the number of Canadians in need of affordable housing is still rising, even though Canada is spending billions of dollars a year to address the shortage.
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New $1.4M fund aims to bring more veterinarians to rural B.C.

New $1.4M fund aims to bring more veterinarians to rural B.C.

VICTORIA — A new program is offering up to $25,000 to help clinics attract more veterinarians to the rural British Columbia. Businesses can apply for a portion of the $1.
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Ontario bill aimed at ending homeless encampments to stiffen trespass, drug penalties

Ontario bill aimed at ending homeless encampments to stiffen trespass, drug penalties

TORONTO — Ontario legislation aimed at helping municipalities clear homeless encampments out of public parks will include stronger trespass laws and fines or jail time for illegal drug use in public, Premier Doug Ford announced Thursday.
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Some epilepsy patients worry their seizures will return amid medication shortage

Some epilepsy patients worry their seizures will return amid medication shortage

TORONTO — The Canadian Epilepsy Alliance says an ongoing shortage of an epilepsy medication is leaving some patients worried they'll start to have seizures again if they switch to an alternative.
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