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OPP head defends comments that 'Freedom Convoy' was national security threat

OPP head defends comments that 'Freedom Convoy' was national security threat

The head of the Ontario Provincial Police is defending comments he made about the "Freedom Convoy" posing a threat to Canada's national security.
Saskatchewan legislature member says invite for killer to throne speech an 'error'

Saskatchewan legislature member says invite for killer to throne speech an 'error'

A member of Saskatchewan's legislative assembly says it was a mistake for him to invite a notorious convicted killer to sit in on the provincial government's tough-on-crime throne speech.
Bear euthanized after getting too comfortable around humans

Bear euthanized after getting too comfortable around humans

Black bear had grown comfortable enough to fall asleep between two houses in Cochrane, napping after a meal of tasty household garbage.
House fire in northern Manitoba leaves four children dead, RCMP say

House fire in northern Manitoba leaves four children dead, RCMP say

After the fire at a home in Thompson, Man., was brought under control, firefighters got in the building and found four children between the ages of four and 10.
Judge sides with mom, orders son to sell his share of family home

Judge sides with mom, orders son to sell his share of family home

B.C. mom could “no longer tolerate” living with son and “abusive and disrespectful” daughter-in-law.
Food bank usage across Canada hit all-time high, nearly 1.5M visits in March: report

Food bank usage across Canada hit all-time high, nearly 1.5M visits in March: report

High inflation and low social assistance rates are cited as key factors in the rising number of people using food banks across the country.
St. Paul resident's sugar pie dubbed the best by Alberta Francophone association

St. Paul resident's sugar pie dubbed the best by Alberta Francophone association

Who has the best sugar pie in Alberta? Albina Brousseau’s sugar pie was named the best in the province’s Francophone community by the Association Canadienne Française de l’Alberta (ACFA).
Mountie wears 'thin blue line' patch while escorting man convicted of hate crime

Mountie wears 'thin blue line' patch while escorting man convicted of hate crime

A symbol associated with white nationalist movements was recently worn by a Saskatchewan Mountie while escorting an inmate who had just been sentenced for hate speech.
RCMP investigate after youth put in choke-hold at CrossIron Mills mall

RCMP investigate after youth put in choke-hold at CrossIron Mills mall

RCMP said the male suspect "placed the youth in a choke hold rendering him unconscious."
Appeal filed against Alberta Review Board ruling that Matthew de Grood still a risk

Appeal filed against Alberta Review Board ruling that Matthew de Grood still a risk

A lawyer for a mentally ill man who fatally stabbed five young people at a Calgary house party is appealing a determination that he remains "a significant risk to public safety" and wants him released from custody.
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