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Author and former University of British Columbia creative writing chair Steven Galloway has concluded testifying in his defamation lawsuit trial in Vancouver. 

Galloway, who alleges the defendants defamed him by publishing unproven allegations of sexual assault, took questions from Glynnis Kirchmeier, a defendant in the case who is representing herself and attending the trial remotely.

The Manitoba government says it plans direct revenue from a levy on crypto operations to reducing hydro rates.

Finance Minister Adrien Sala says the government expects the measure to bring in about $20 million based on current crypto operations, which he said would translate into $50 a year in savings per ratepayer household. 

Police say three people are dead and several are injured after a fiery crash involving two Calgary transit buses.

They say one of those hurt has life-altering injuries.