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MPs ‘speechless’ after Stellantis fails to show up to hearing, citing technical issues
Members of Parliament from multiple parties slammed Stellantis on Tuesday for failing to show up to a committee hearing about the federal government’s multimillion-dollar funding deals with the global automaker. Source link
After ‘poring over’ docs, new N.L. premier says deficit likely higher than previously reported
Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Tony Wakeham says the state of the province’s finances is dire, and believes the deficit is higher than $620 million reported in a fiscal update in August. Source link
Abducted Nigerian schoolgirls rescued, president says
All 24 schoolgirls who were abducted by armed assailants from a school last week in Kebbi in northwestern Nigeria have been rescued, the country’s president announced Tuesday. Source link
Quebec coroner finds gaps in medical care for man who sought MAID after bedsores
A Quebec coroner issued 31 recommendations in relation to the death of Normand Meunier, who sought a medically assisted death in March 2024 after his severe bedsores were made significantly worse by an ER stay in Saint-Jérôme. Source link
Israel isn't sure latest human remains returned by Hamas are those of a hostage
Israel on Tuesday said it received human remains that Palestinian militants handed over to the Red Cross, but it was not immediately clear if they were one of three hostages remaining in the Gaza Strip. Source link
Campbell's exec on leave after allegedly mocking 'poor people' who eat its soup
A lawsuit filed by a former security analyst at Campbell’s alleges he was fired for reporting inappropriate conduct by a senior executive, including an hour-long rant in which the executive allegedly called the company’s products “s–t for f—ing poor people” in a secret recording. Source link
FIFA provides glimpse of what could await Canadian men's team for 2026 World Cup
Canada could kick off its 2026 World Cup campaign against No. 66 Jordan, No. 68 Cabo Verde, No. 72 Ghana or No. 86 New Zealand. But the Canadian men could also face No. 12 Italy in their June 12 opener at Toronto’s BMO Field. Source link
Proposed B.C. class action claims governments misled property owners in light of Cowichan Tribes decision
A proposed class action lawsuit accuses the federal and B.C. governments of keeping property owners in the dark amid the Cowichan Tribes Aboriginal title ruling. Source link