Five stories in the news today, March 15

Five stories in the news today, March 15, from The Canadian Press:

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MORE INFORMATION EXPECTED IN CANADIAN FORCES CENTRE STABBING

More information is expected today after a double stabbing of military members at a Toronto recruitment centre that police say could be linked to terrorist activity. Police say a man walked into the centre Monday afternoon, pulled out a knife and attacked a uniformed Canadian Forces member.

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EI APPLICANTS COMPLAIN OF LONG WAIT TIMES

Newly released figures show jobless Canadians are waiting days for answers to their employment insurance questions, and a month or more to find out if they are going to receive benefits. The figures tabled in Parliament last week show 297,586 employment insurance applicants waited more than 28 days for a decision on their files.

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MARCH TONIGHT AGAINST MONTREAL POLICE BRUTALITY

A Montreal march against perceived police brutality is set to take place tonight. Organizers are inviting people to a picnic a few hours before the protest starts at 8 p.m. eastern.

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SASKATCHEWAN CHIEFS DECLARE HEALTH CRISIS

Leaders of three Saskatchewan First Nations say they are declaring a health crisis, citing a three-year spike in deaths due to violence, addictions and health issues. The Keeseekoose, Cote and Key First Nations hope their declaration will prompt the Sunrise Health Region and the federal and provincial governments to meet with the Saulteaux Pelly Agency Chiefs Health Alliance to discuss a plan of action.

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VALEANT TO RELEASE Q4 RESULTS

Valeant Pharmaceuticals will try reassure investors this morning as the embattled drug and health-care products maker finally releases its long-delayed quarterly results. After a two-month medical leave, CEO Michael Pearson has vowed to update shareholders on the company’s “progress” and outlook for the coming year by releasing preliminary fourth-quarter results.

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