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CALGARY - A former television correspondent known as the Scud Stud has been given judicial approval to file a criminal complaint against his former lawyer.

TORONTO - An Ontario labour board ruling that declared a planned elementary teachers walkout an "unlawful strike" came too late to avoid a morning of confusion and uncertainty for students, parents and school boards Friday.

OTTAWA - Applications for criminal record suspensions, formerly known as pardons, have plummeted since the Conservative government finalized tough new rules last spring.

HALIFAX - Dalhousie University is standing by its decision to suspend the women's hockey team over an alleged hazing incident, saying the squad's most recent version of what happened that September night is only half the story.

SAINT JOHN, N.B. - A city councillor in Saint John, N.B., well-known for his community work with youths is facing child pornography and sexual touching charges, leaving friends and colleagues in shock.

TORONTO - Public elementary school teachers across Ontario are waiting to hear whether they're legally entitled to engage in a day of political protest on Friday.

LONGUEUIL, Que. - Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield says everyone would benefit from seeing the world through the eyes of astronauts who are aboard the International Space Station.

OTTAWA - They can — and they will.

MONTREAL - Jean Charest, who made the Quebec economy his priority during his nine years as premier, settled into a new career Thursday specializing in business law.

TORONTO - Fearing a backlash against aboriginal students over the Idle No More protests, some First Nations leaders are calling on school boards to help guard against problems.