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Rules for fuels: Federal government proposes regulations for Clean Fuel Standard

Rules for fuels: Federal government proposes regulations for Clean Fuel Standard

OTTAWA — The federal government has proposed rules for its Clean Fuel Standard that producers and distributors would have to follow under its climate plan.
Nova Scotia town famous for its seafood still reeling from the loss of six fishermen

Nova Scotia town famous for its seafood still reeling from the loss of six fishermen

HALIFAX — As the Nova Scotia RCMP used a helicopter Friday to search for five fishermen whose scallop dragger sank in the Bay of Fundy this week, the mayor of a major fishing port said many residents are still in a state of shock.
Autism did not cause Alek Minassian to kill 10 people in van attack, Crown says

Autism did not cause Alek Minassian to kill 10 people in van attack, Crown says

TORONTO — The man who killed 10 people by deliberately driving down pedestrians on a Toronto sidewalk is a mass murderer who happened to have autism spectrum disorder, the prosecution said Friday.
Health Canada proposes reducing nicotine concentration limit in vaping products

Health Canada proposes reducing nicotine concentration limit in vaping products

OTTAWA — The federal government says it wants to reduce the amount of nicotine allowed in vaping products as part of greater efforts to curb their appeal to young Canadians.
Rifle shots fired into home of Nunavut officer while family inside: RCMP

Rifle shots fired into home of Nunavut officer while family inside: RCMP

CLYDE RIVER, Nunavut — Nunavut RCMP say a man is facing several charges after shots were fired into the home of a Mountie. The officer's wife and several children were inside at the time, but no one was hurt.
Former clerk of the B.C. legislature faces charges of fraud, breach of trust

Former clerk of the B.C. legislature faces charges of fraud, breach of trust

VICTORIA — The former clerk of the British Columbia legislature has been charged with four counts of breach of trust and two counts of fraud in excess of $5,000.
No wasted doses: Health officials making plans to ensure no vaccine tossed away

No wasted doses: Health officials making plans to ensure no vaccine tossed away

Some health officials say they are making plans to ensure not a single drop of COVID-19 vaccine is wasted.
Feds detail $100 million pledged to fight food insecurity during COVID-19 pandemic

Feds detail $100 million pledged to fight food insecurity during COVID-19 pandemic

OTTAWA — The federal government will distribute $30 million to Indigenous communities and about $65 million to local organizations across Canada to support food security during the COVID-19 pandemic, Agriculture Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau said.
Woman alleges RCMP failed to protect her identity as source in homicide probe

Woman alleges RCMP failed to protect her identity as source in homicide probe

OTTAWA — A woman is suing the RCMP over allegations the police force failed to protect her identity as a confidential source in a homicide investigation.
Feds throw support behind development of mini nuclear reactors; action plan released

Feds throw support behind development of mini nuclear reactors; action plan released

TORONTO — Nuclear power is essential to meeting Canada's climate-change goals, and developing portable mini nuclear reactors is a key part of that strategy, the federal energy minister said on Friday.