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New rules impose stiffer requirements for safe drug-injection sites

OTTAWA - Proposed new rules for supervised drug injection sites will require advocates to take community opinions into account and gain the support of provincial and municipal authorities before they are allowed to set up clinics.

Bank of Canada governor says new rules for Crown agencies won't affect independence

OTTAWA - Bank of Canada governor Stephen Poloz is dismissing any suggestion that the central bank's independence will be undermined by new government rules for Crown agencies.

Tropical storm Andrea could bring wet weather to Maritime provinces

HALIFAX - The Canadian Hurricane Centre says the first named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season could bring wet weather to eastern Canada this weekend, but exactly where the fast-moving system will hit remains to be seen.

Man alleging police injured him during G20 arrest to be cross-examined

TORONTO - A Toronto man alleging he was injured by police during his arrest at a G20 protest three years ago is expected to be cross-examined today.

Engineers who declared mall structurally sound to testify at collapse probe

ELLIOT LAKE, Ont. - Two engineers who declared the mall in Elliot Lake, Ont., to be structurally sound two months before it collapsed are slated to testify at the inquiry into the tragedy over the next few days.

Inquest into mentally ill man's death returns spotlight on police use of Taser

In a case expected to return the spotlight on the use of electric stun guns by authorities, Ontario's top pathologist is set to testify today at the inquest of a mentally ill man who died after police shot him with a Taser.

Private equity firms buy Public Mobile, say they're ready to play role in market

TORONTO - Two private-equity firms have acquired Public Mobile - one of the small wireless networks that emerged after the 2008 spectrum auction - and say they're ready to play a role in efforts to create a rival to the Big Three carriers.

Canadian seeks world record for biggest wine-label collection, at 180,000 and counting

It would take more than four consecutive days to view every item in what just might be the world's largest wine-label collection.

Canadian Press NewsAlert: Private equity firms buy Public Mobile

TORONTO - Two private-equity firms, Thomvest Seed Capital Inc. of Toronto and Cartesian Capital of New York, have acquired Public Mobile - one of the small wireless carriers that emerged after the 2008 wireless spectrum auction.

Justin Trudeau proposes to shine light on expenses of MPs and senators

OTTAWA - Justin Trudeau ventured outdoors Wednesday to announce a four-point plan to expose the expenses of MPs and senators to the bright light of day.

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