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Manitoba impaired-driving bill introduced as tensions rise at the legislatureThe Manitoba government is looking to bring in tougher penalties for people who are convicted of impaired driving offences that cause injury or death.CrimeDec 5
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Son of Norway’s crown princess arrested on suspicion of rapeMarius Borg Høiby is facing yet another charge after a slew of accusations in recent months.WorldNov 19
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Gisèle Pelicot’s ex-husband gets 20 years after guilty verdict in rape trialThe court sentenced Dominique Pelicot to 20 years in prison for drugging and raping her and allowing other men to rape her while she was unconscious.WorldDec 19
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Judge extends window to indict driver accused of killing Johnny Gaudreau and his brotherPreviously, Sean M. Higgins appeared at hearings via video from behind bars.CrimeNov 12
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‘We need an industry’: Crowsnest Pass residents voting on support for new coal mineThe Municipality of Crowsnest Pass, home to about 6,000, is asking residents to say yes or no to a straightforward question.CanadaNov 25
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Aimee & Ali: The unhappy story of a Canadian ISIS coupleIs Alberta an ISIS hot spot?CanadaNov 19
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Yazidi victims of ISIS and the long wait for justiceHe is a survivor of an ISIS mass execution living in Calgary. Four former members of the terror group live awkwardly nearby, and have not been charged.CanadaNov 20
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What is diplomatic immunity, which India refused to waive for expelled agents?Although diplomatic immunity is meant to be reciprocal between countries, it also means diplomats may never face accountability for alleged criminal actions on foreign soil.WorldOct 17
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WHO recommends easy-to-read health labels on food packagingPackaged food and drinks should have easy-to-read nutritional information on the front of the products, according to the first-ever World Health Organization draft guidelines.WorldOct 18
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Ontario plans to ramp up inspections as alcohol rolls out to convenience storesSo far, the Alcohol Gaming and Commission of Ontario has granted licenses to just over half the province’s convenience stores. Expanded liquor sales will begin on Sept. 5.PoliticsAug 13
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Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau remembered for being ‘family first’ fathers at Pennsylvania funeral"(By the) overwhelming number of people here today, they're sending a message to you loud and clear that John and Matthew's lives mattered," said Rev. Tony Penna.SportsSep 9
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Experts told Ontario to start ‘small,’ ‘slowly’ in alcohol expansion plan. They were ignoredDocuments obtained by Global News show anti-drunk driving and addiction groups told Ontario to be careful in expanding alcohol sales, but the government sped up its timeline.CanadaAug 12
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‘Our hearts are broken’: Hockey world reacts to tragic death of Johnny GaudreauCondolences are pouring in after former Calgary Flames player Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew were tragically killed by a suspected drunk driver.SportsAug 30
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Guy Maddin wades into more conventional fare with ‘Rumours’, but it’s still weirdThe Winnipeg auteur's new dark political comedy “Rumours” may be his most accessible work yet.EntertainmentAug 29
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Parents of Jordyn Reimer ‘angry,’ ‘disappointed’ after meeting with attorney generalThe parents of Jordyn Reimer, who was killed by an impaired driver, are grieving a decision by Manitoba's attorney general not to make a move they believe would bring justice.CanadaJul 11
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Half of Ontarians support union’s goals in ongoing LCBO strike: pollFewer than one-third of Ontarians say they want Ontario government to intervene to end the 12-day strike at LCBO, while about half are supportive of the striking union’s demands.CanadaJul 17
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The new airline rivalries: Air Canada vs. Porter, WestJet vs. FlairPorter is increasingly moving in on Air Canada's home turf of Central Canada as well as cross-country routes, while WestJet seeks to counter the threat of Flair Airlines.CanadaJun 30
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Takedown: The anatomy of catching a suspected car thiefGlobal News is granted rare access inside York Regional Police’s auto theft unit as it targets a suspect crime group that has been stealing cars across the Toronto-area overnight.CrimeJun 24
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Police chiefs ‘in discussion’ with Ford government over impaired driving downgradesThe policy meant that suspected impaired drivers without aggravating factors like causing bodily harm could plead guilty to non-criminal Highway Traffic Act offences.PoliticsMay 23
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‘Slap on the wrist’: Critics call on Ford government to scrap impaired driving ruleOntario issued a directive to crown prosecutors that allowed them to withdraw certain impaired driving charges in exchange for a guilty plea under the Highway Traffic Act.PoliticsMay 22