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RCMP delaying investigation into unit that polices B.C. resource protests: watchdog

RCMP delaying investigation into unit that polices B.C. resource protests: watchdog

OTTAWA — The federal agency tasked with reviewing complaints against the RCMP says the police force is causing "significant delays" to an investigation of a unit set up to deal with protests against energy and logging projects.
Home Decorators Collection artificial Christmas tree recalled over fire risk

Home Decorators Collection artificial Christmas tree recalled over fire risk

OTTAWA — Home Depot is recalling one of its pre-lit artificial Christmas tree models because it could pose a fire hazard. Health Canada says consumers should stop using the Home Decorators Collection 7.
Regina hires new events complex board after failed tourism rebrand, financial woes

Regina hires new events complex board after failed tourism rebrand, financial woes

Regina city council has hired a new board to oversee operations at the city’s main events complex following a slew of problems, including a failed tourism rebrand.
Right-wing politics threatens sunny partnerships at EU-Canada Summit, warns expert

Right-wing politics threatens sunny partnerships at EU-Canada Summit, warns expert

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — The leaders of Canada and the European Union wrapped up a two-day summit in Newfoundland on Friday with a flurry of partnership announcements on green energy, raw minerals and research funding.
Clarity an essential feature of a foreign influence registry: consultation summary

Clarity an essential feature of a foreign influence registry: consultation summary

OTTAWA — Respondents to a public consultation favoured establishing a foreign influence transparency registry, but stressed a need for clarity on how it would work, the federal government said Friday.
Ontario watchdog to review new information from Nova Scotia mass shooting inquiry

Ontario watchdog to review new information from Nova Scotia mass shooting inquiry

HALIFAX — Ontario's police watchdog has been called in by its Nova Scotia counterpart to review new information unearthed by the inquiry into the 2020 mass shooting in the Maritime province.
Union says deal for Vancouver police would make them highest-paid officers in Canada

Union says deal for Vancouver police would make them highest-paid officers in Canada

VANCOUVER — A new tentative agreement that would make Vancouver's police officers the highest paid in Canada is a crucial tool for the city to recruit and retain talent in the face of a major labour crunch, the union representing the officers said.
Soleiman Faqiri's death left family 'adrift,' coroner's inquest hears

Soleiman Faqiri's death left family 'adrift,' coroner's inquest hears

TORONTO — The family of a mentally ill man who died in his cell at an Ontario jail nearly seven years ago has told a coroner's inquest that his death has left a "deep, painful hole" in their lives.
Hamas hostage deal 'progress' but long-term peace needs 'many more steps': Trudeau

Hamas hostage deal 'progress' but long-term peace needs 'many more steps': Trudeau

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau remained unmoved on Friday in rejecting demands for Canada to call for a full ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war, but said a deal this week to temporarily halt hostilities so some hostages can be released is a si
Oil and gas well drillers want federal funding to help industry decarbonize

Oil and gas well drillers want federal funding to help industry decarbonize

CALGARY — Canada's oil and gas well drilling sector is lobbying for a piece of the tax credit pie when it comes to decarbonization.
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