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OTTAWA — The lawyer for Michael Spavor says his client has reached a settlement with the federal government over his three-year detention in China.

MONTREAL — Roman Sadovsky is still waiting to hear an explanation he thinks makes sense. The 24-year-old from Vaughan, Ont.

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government is planning to lift a ban on project labour agreements — deals that require non-unionized workers on large projects to be governed by the same rules and benefits as their unionized counterparts.

KELOWNA, СÀ¶ÊÓƵ — Drones and robots will be put to work in the orchards of Kelowna this spring as part of a pilot project to promote what the equipment maker calls "precision farming." The city is collaborating with СÀ¶ÊÓƵ

A national non-profit group called the Canadian Covid Society launched on Wednesday, with co-founders saying the organization is needed as public health agencies have pulled back on COVID-19 prevention measures and awareness campaigns.

PORT MOODY, СÀ¶ÊÓƵ — Police officers in Port Moody, СÀ¶ÊÓƵ

TORONTO — The Ontario Hockey League announced Wednesday it has suspended Sudbury Wolves forward Nathan Villeneuve 15 games and teammate Evan Konyen 10 games for violations of the league's social media policy.

TORONTO — Sleep Country Canada Holdings Inc. says it earned $22.5 million in the fourth quarter of 2023, down from $40.5 million a year earlier. The Toronto-based company says revenues were $255.6 million, up from $253.

Vancouver's police board and the Heiltsuk Nation both say they are committed to working together after a report found their relationship had "broken down" in the wake of a landmark agreement. But the СÀ¶ÊÓƵ

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia's wineries are claiming that Premier Tim Houston's government risks decimating the province's vineyards, in part to help a political supporter and personal acquaintance.