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Dental associations are 'negotiating' ahead of federal dental plan rollout: minister

OTTAWA — Canada's dental associations, which say some of their members are reluctant to participate in the national dental care plan, are in fact just negotiating with Ottawa over the program, says federal Health Minister Mark Holland.
'Benefit of the doubt': Appeal Court downgrades conviction in moving van death

'Benefit of the doubt': Appeal Court downgrades conviction in moving van death

CALGARY — Alberta's top court has downgraded the conviction of Calgary man who drove over his wife with a cube van during an argument and left her to die alone on a snow-covered street.
Controversial wind-powered hydrogen project gets final approval in Newfoundland

Controversial wind-powered hydrogen project gets final approval in Newfoundland

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — A controversial wind-powered hydrogen development proposed for the west coast of Newfoundland has cleared its last hurdle with the provincial government.
Canadiens defenceman Xhekaj to undergo season-ending shoulder surgery

Canadiens defenceman Xhekaj to undergo season-ending shoulder surgery

Montreal Canadiens defenceman Arber Xhekaj will undergo season-ending left shoulder surgery on Wednesday, the club announced Tuesday.
Ontario looks at counting student residences toward aim of building 1.5 million homes

Ontario looks at counting student residences toward aim of building 1.5 million homes

TORONTO — Ontario is considering counting student residences toward its target of building 1.
French PM to visit Ottawa, Quebec City and Montreal during Canadian visit

French PM to visit Ottawa, Quebec City and Montreal during Canadian visit

MONTREAL — French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal will visit Ottawa, Quebec City and Montreal during a three-day trip to Canada that begins Wednesday. Attal will land in Ottawa where he is scheduled to meet with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Gov.
Chair of Alberta Energy Regulator says he's stepping down in September

Chair of Alberta Energy Regulator says he's stepping down in September

CALGARY — The board chair of the Alberta Energy Regulator says he's stepping down from the job in September. David Goldie says it's a good time to take on new challenges as he approaches the five-year mark at the watchdog agency.
Alberta RCMP charge trio following abuse allegations spanning almost two decades

Alberta RCMP charge trio following abuse allegations spanning almost two decades

EDMONTON — A man and two women have been charged after Alberta RCMP investigated child abuse allegations spanning almost two decades.
Women's world junior hockey championship on the distant horizon

Women's world junior hockey championship on the distant horizon

UTICA — A women's world junior hockey championship will happen, but is at least five years away, says the International Ice Hockey Federation. Canada and the United States want that timeline shortened.

Pre-season look at York United FC of the Canadian Premier League

TORONTO — A look at York United FC, an original member of the Canadian Premier League: ORIGINS: York began life in the CPL as York 9 FC.