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The province should conduct a review of how it serves special-needs students and improve a policy to support connections between schools and the community, a new report urges. 6:38 AM ET

Fire causes $2M in damage at banquet centre

The West Carleton Weddings and Banquets Centre sustained $2 million in damage early Sunday morning following a fire. 12:12 PM ET

Canadian Pacific strikers face back-to-work legislation

Labour Minister Lisa Raitt is prepared to end the Canadian Pacific Railway strike if necessary, after both CP and the union rejected a proposal for voluntary arbitration by the government-appointed negotiator on Sunday. Raitt says she is "extremely disappointed." 10:19 PM ET video

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Canadian Pacific strikers face back-to-work legislation
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Labour Minister Lisa Raitt is prepared to end the Canadian Pacific Railway strike if necessary, after both CP and the union rejected a proposal for voluntary arbitration by the government-appointed negotiator on Sunday. Raitt says she is "extremely disappointed." Video more »
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