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As of Friday, Canada had given at least one dose to more than 22.7 million people, 2.5 million of whom also have their second dose.

The case will be back in court Tuesday when lawyers will decide on a new date for a sentencing hearing where victim impact statements are to be read by Cindy Gladue's family and friends.

Underwriters such as Zurich Insurance Group AG have also dropped Trans Mountain as a possible client amid pressure from environmental and Indigenous groups opposed to the government-owned pipeline.

"Cultural competence is critical to access to justice, and the rule of law. Judges are encouraged to take advantage of opportunities to engage with and learn from the wider public, including communities with which they have little or no life experience."

Provincial wildlife officials are cougars and bears have also been seen in residential neighbourhoods, likely in search of newborn elk calves

Two mountain climbers killed on Mount Andromeda on May 30

What changed is that more people dropped out of the labour force in May, including workers who simply got discouraged and gave up looking for work.

The premier repeatedly told the house Thursday the dinner was within health rules because it was under the 10-person outdoor gathering limit. But he didn’t address the fact the event appeared not to follow other safety measures on distancing and masking.

A review of resources at the Correctional Service of Canada's healing lodge for Indigenous women is also promised, to identify needs there to effectively address rehabilitation and intervention.

Brookfield Infrastructure raised its hostile offer for Inter Pipeline on Wednesday to top the company's friendly deal with Pembina.