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RIVIÈRE-DU-LOUP, Que. — The Quebec government says it is not ruling out punitive measures for people who harass elected officials, as the province strives to stop an exodus of politicians from municipal jobs.

FREDERICTON — New Brunswick Premier Blaine Higgs says he's surprised by the backlash he's received for his promise to give workers a one-time payment of $300.

OTTAWA — Cineplex Inc. is engaging in harmful "drip pricing" with its online booking fees, and moviegoers have no way to avoid them, says Canada's competition czar.

OTTAWA — The Canadian Media Guild says it has reached a tentative agreement with CBC/Radio Canada.

OTTAWA — The Liberal government is proposing "draconian penalties" in the Criminal Code as part of its sweeping plan to target online hate, the Canadian Civil Liberties Association warns.

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MONTREAL — WSP Global Inc. says it earned $130.6 million in the fourth quarter, up from $120 million a year earlier. The Montreal-based company says revenues for the quarter ended Dec. 31 were $3.7 billion, up from $3.

LETHBRIDGE, Alta. — A third member of an Alberta high school football team accused of sexually assaulting a teammate has pleaded not guilty to charges.

TORONTO — The Canadian Football League says it's conducting its own investigation into a lawsuit issued by a former Toronto Argonauts strength-and-conditioning coach against the club for wrongful dismissal and quarterback Chad Kelly for alleged viola

TORONTO — Rasmus Dahlin is comfortable feeling slightly uncomfortable. The Buffalo Sabres all-star defenceman actually enjoys it.