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RCMP say 3 dead, suspects at large in targeted attack at home in Lloydminster, Sask.

RCMP say 3 dead, suspects at large in targeted attack at home in Lloydminster, Sask.

LLOYDMINSTER, SASK. — RCMP said suspects were at large but the public was not at risk Thursday following a triple homicide at a home in Lloydminster, Sask. Staff Sgt. Brian Nicholl didn't give details about the victims.
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Canada's consul general says he had nothing to do with purchase of new NYC residence

Canada's consul general says he had nothing to do with purchase of new NYC residence

OTTAWA — Canada's consul general in New York told members of a House of Commons committee on Thursday that he had nothing to do with the purchase of the country's new official residence in New York City, and he doesn't know when he will be moving in.
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Dry conditions mean increased wildfire risk in B.C. through the fall

Dry conditions mean increased wildfire risk in B.C. through the fall

VANCOUVER — An expert with the BC Wildfire Service says relentless drought conditions for much of British Columbia sets the stage for more fire activity this fall.
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A timeline of harassment claims at Canada's spy agency

A timeline of harassment claims at Canada's spy agency

The Canadian Security Intelligence Service has recently faced a series of revelations about allegations of workplace harassment and assault. Here is a timeline about the situation. July 2019: A B.C.
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Tipping point: Quebec consumer rights bill to regulate how merchants can ask for tips

Tipping point: Quebec consumer rights bill to regulate how merchants can ask for tips

QUÉBEC — Quebec wants to curb excessive tipping as part of new legislation the government says will help people save money.
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Documents show dozens of harassment, violence cases at CSIS. It deemed only 8 founded

Documents show dozens of harassment, violence cases at CSIS. It deemed only 8 founded

VANCOUVER — When Canada's spy chief wrote a secret letter to the public safety minister last December — the week after a report emerged that two young women in the service had been sexually assaulted by a senior colleague — it came with a warning.
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Youri Chassin quits CAQ to sit as Independent, says government spends too much

Youri Chassin quits CAQ to sit as Independent, says government spends too much

QUÉBEC — Quebec legislature member Youri Chassin announced Thursday he's leaving the Coalition Avenir Québec to sit as an Independent, becoming the second member of government to quit in a little more than one week.
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Alberta First Nation suing federal government over right to clean drinking water

Alberta First Nation suing federal government over right to clean drinking water

EDMONTON — An Alberta First Nation has revived a lawsuit it launched 10 years ago in an effort to get the federal government to recognize its human right to clean, safe water.
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Nova Scotia NDP tables opposition bill to declare domestic violence an epidemic

Nova Scotia NDP tables opposition bill to declare domestic violence an epidemic

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia's opposition New Democrats have tabled legislation to declare domestic violence an epidemic in the province.
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Conservatives say they have solution for online harassment after Liberals 'failed'

Conservatives say they have solution for online harassment after Liberals 'failed'

OTTAWA — Conservative MP Michelle Rempel Garner says her party will introduce a bill in the House of Commons next week to protect people from online harassment.
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