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B.C. Supreme Court approves $14.4-million settlement of iPhone class-action lawsuit

B.C. Supreme Court approves $14.4-million settlement of iPhone class-action lawsuit

VANCOUVER — The British Columbia Supreme Court has approved a countrywide multimillion-dollar settlement of a class-action lawsuit against Apple over software updates that allegedly slowed down older iPhones. "We're pleased with the results," said K.
March madness: Sun brings al fresco dining to Toronto as West shivers under ice, snow

March madness: Sun brings al fresco dining to Toronto as West shivers under ice, snow

March weather was both lion and lamb in Canada on Monday, with Toronto residents dining al fresco in sun-splashed parks while Saskatoon residents carved paths through snow drifts deep enough to swamp automobiles.
One killed in B.C. avalanche near Revelstoke as warning extended to Thursday

One killed in B.C. avalanche near Revelstoke as warning extended to Thursday

REVELSTOKE, B.C. — An avalanche in British Columbia's Interior has killed a snow biker near Revelstoke as warnings of persisting danger are extended by the forecaster.
Liberal-dominated committee nixes Tory push for hearings on lab security lapses

Liberal-dominated committee nixes Tory push for hearings on lab security lapses

OTTAWA — A Liberal-dominated House committee declined Monday to vote on a Conservative request to delve into the activities of two scientists who were fired from a high-security lab over their dealings with China.
Maine questions Canadian study of Agent Orange use at New Brunswick military base

Maine questions Canadian study of Agent Orange use at New Brunswick military base

FREDERICTON — Maine's state legislature has called for a new investigation into the use of herbicides, including Agent Orange, in the 1960s on a southern New Brunswick military base, describing a Canadian study that found no risks to human health as
Ottawa should respect Quebec's immigration cap for family reunification: minister

Ottawa should respect Quebec's immigration cap for family reunification: minister

Quebec is accusing Ottawa of violating provincial jurisdiction after the federal immigration minister unilaterally decided to accelerate the time it takes to reunite people with their foreign family members.
Quebec to offer 'X' gender option for health cards, driver's licences

Quebec to offer 'X' gender option for health cards, driver's licences

MONTREAL — Quebecers who do not identify as male or female will soon be able to opt for an 'X' gender marker on their health cards and driver's licences.
Pope Francis names former judge to investigate Quebec cardinal facing sex allegations

Pope Francis names former judge to investigate Quebec cardinal facing sex allegations

MONTREAL — Pope Francis has named a retired Quebec Superior Court judge to investigate allegations of sexual touching against a senior leader of the province's Roman Catholic Church. In a Feb.
Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland to present Liberals' federal budget on April 16

Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland to present Liberals' federal budget on April 16

OTTAWA — Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland will present the federal budget on April 16, as cost-of-living issues continue to dominate Canadian politics.
Terrorism charges laid against man accused in Edmonton City Hall attack

Terrorism charges laid against man accused in Edmonton City Hall attack

EDMONTON — Mounties announced terrorism charges Monday against a man accused of firing a gun and igniting a Molotov cocktail at Edmonton City Hall in January.