October 27, 2022

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A Bloc Quebecois motion to sever ties with the Monarchy fails, new details emerge in the "crypto king" case, and explaining the respiratory virus RSV and its symptoms.

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Bloc motion

A Bloc Quebecois motion calling for Canada to sever ties with the Monarchy failed on Wednesday, after Bloc Leader Yves-François Blanchet forced MPs to vote on whether the federal government should no longer be connected to what he called an "incredibly racist" and "archaic" institution.

'Crypto king'

A self-described "crypto king" from Ontario was almost arrested twice after the 23-year-old refused to hand over his diamond-studded Rolex, Audi and cell phone to a bankruptcy trustee.

Homebuyer challenges

Another hike in interest rates marks yet one more step back in Montrealer Elyse Gamache-Belisle's journey to home ownership, and highlights the challenges facing would-be buyers.

Convicted killer

Saskatchewan kicked off its fall legislative session Wednesday with a tough-on-crime throne speech presented while Colin Thatcher, who served 22 years for the murder of his ex-wife JoAnn Wilson, sat in the chamber.

Hunger count

Food Banks Canada says the number of people using food banks across the country surged to an all-time high earlier this year.

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