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The first-degree murder trial of Brandy Cooney and Becky Hamber in Milton, Ont., heard more audio recordings of the couple berating the brothers in their care, and viewed more texts in which the two demeaned the brothers before the death of the eldest boy in 2022. Becky Hamber and Brandy …

The federal government paid Stellantis more than $220 million to help upgrade its plants in Ontario before the automaker revealed plans to move some production to the U.S., recent records show. Government accounting records show spending for last fiscal year The federal government paid Stellantis more than $220 million to …

Ontario spent a record $112 million on tax-payer-funded advertising last year, with the province’s auditor saying nearly 40 per cent of the campaigns could have left a “favourable impression” of Premier Doug Ford’s government ahead of the snap election. Total eclipses record spending from prior year by $8M Ontario spent …

The Edmonton Police Service will test the use of bodycams that employ facial recognition, a form of artificial intelligence. Starting Wednesday, up to 50 police officers will use the cameras for the remainder of the month. However some academics warn that the technology is still not well-understood or reliable. Up …

Just over two months after it was announced Algoma Steel would receive $500 million in government loan guarantees, the steel producer said it was issuing 1,000 layoff notices to workers at its plant in Sault Ste. Marie, Ont. The layoffs raise questions as to why it was receiving millions of …

A day after being named federal culture minister, Marc Miller is drawing ire from several Quebec officials, including the premier of his home province. A day after being named federal culture minister, Marc Miller says he's 'fed up' with language debate A day after being named federal culture minister, Marc …

A Winnipeg woman is warning others about what can go wrong in online banking after a credit union is holding her responsible for a debt of more than $174,000 from fraudulent transactions. Linda Klassen, 78, warns of online banking risks after home computer was hacked by fraudster A Winnipeg woman …

The Ontario Provincial Police sergeant who led the investigation into Becky Hamber and Brandy Cooney testified at their first-degree murder trial Monday, outlining evidence collected in the case against the couple. The Crown showed multiple images and played audio recordings of women interacting with the boys in their care. Becky …

The Metis Settlements of Alberta say they’re interested in purchasing a stake in a proposed oil pipeline to the West Coast and want to work with First Nations in British Columbia who oppose the project and plan to bring forward an emergency resolution at the Assembly of First Nations meetings …

The federal government suspended the regulations meant to rein in Canada’s worst polluter, but it hasn’t explained how it is going to ensure the country’s climate goals will be met. Carbon pricing, though, is expected to play a dominant role. Environment minister suggests equivalency agreement with Alberta is in the …