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Claws come out for federal minister who shared picture of lobster lunch in Asia

Claws come out for federal minister who shared picture of lobster lunch in Asia

FREDERICTON — A photo of federal Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay eating lobster in Malaysia during an official trip has some people seeing red.
Jagmeet Singh vs. Galen Weston: The NDP's crusade to bring down 'corporate greed'

Jagmeet Singh vs. Galen Weston: The NDP's crusade to bring down 'corporate greed'

OTTAWA — Pushing a grocery cart up and down the aisles of Loblaws, Jagmeet Singh has to admit it's all a little bit awkward. After all, the NDP leader has lambasted the grocery giant and its former president Galen Weston Jr.
Quebec triple stabbing suspect not fit to stand trial for now, ordered into treatment

Quebec triple stabbing suspect not fit to stand trial for now, ordered into treatment

MONTREAL — A court-ordered psychiatric evaluation has concluded the man charged with killing two women and seriously injuring a third in a stabbing attack west of Montreal is not currently fit to stand trial.
'I can't talk to my family anymore' : London attack victims remembered

'I can't talk to my family anymore' : London attack victims remembered

LONDON, Ont. — The killing of four members of a Muslim family in London, Ont., was ruled an act of terrorism on Thursday as a judge sentenced the man responsible to life in prison with no chance of parole for 25 years.
December retail sales gain likely won't last as StatCan sees January sales falling

December retail sales gain likely won't last as StatCan sees January sales falling

OTTAWA — Retail sales in December came in slightly stronger than economists were expecting, driven by strong sales for new cars and parts. Statistics Canada reported retail sales rose 0.9 per cent to $67.
Quebec to table budget on March 12 amid warnings of larger deficit

Quebec to table budget on March 12 amid warnings of larger deficit

QUEBEC — The Quebec government will present a budget on March 12 that is expected to have a larger deficit than originally estimated.
In the news today: Canadians back aid to Ukraine, Sentencing for London truck killer

In the news today: Canadians back aid to Ukraine, Sentencing for London truck killer

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today...
One person dead after load from construction crane falls on Vancouver building

One person dead after load from construction crane falls on Vancouver building

VANCOUVER — B.C.'s premier and minister of labour are sharing their heartfelt condolences after a worker was killed in Vancouver's Oakridge neighbourhood when a load from a crane fell on a building under construction.
B.C. scraps proposed changes to Land Act amid consultation, controversy

B.C. scraps proposed changes to Land Act amid consultation, controversy

VICTORIA — The British Columbia government is scrapping a plan that was to allow shared decision-making with First Nations about the use of public land, a move one Indigenous leader describes as a step back for reconciliation.
Upcoming wildfire season could be worse than last year, federal minister says

Upcoming wildfire season could be worse than last year, federal minister says

OTTAWA — Provincial, territorial and federal emergency response ministers have wrapped up two days of meetings in Ottawa. That included talks on the upcoming wildfire season, which is already getting an early start in Alberta.