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Review finds RCMP confusion, communication problems at Saskatchewan mass killing

Review finds RCMP confusion, communication problems at Saskatchewan mass killing

REGINA — A report into how Mounties responded to a mass killing and manhunt in Saskatchewan has found some communication problems but nothing that significantly impacted the outcome.
New fee for streaming companies serves Canadian interests at Americans' expense: U.S.

New fee for streaming companies serves Canadian interests at Americans' expense: U.S.

OTTAWA — American streaming companies are being unfairly targeted by a new Canadian fee that "disproportionately" serves interests north of the border, the United States is charging.
Montreal police recover body of man whose car plunged into river on Sunday

Montreal police recover body of man whose car plunged into river on Sunday

MONTREAL — Montreal police say they've recovered the body of the driver of a vehicle that plunged into a river early Sunday morning.
Edmonton Oilers superfan promises to touch up large back tattoo if team wins Cup

Edmonton Oilers superfan promises to touch up large back tattoo if team wins Cup

EDMONTON — Kevin Genest says the Edmonton Oilers have always had his back so it was only fair he put the team on his.
Wildfire plan wants 50% of Canadians to act in response to climate change by 2025

Wildfire plan wants 50% of Canadians to act in response to climate change by 2025

CRANBROOK, B.C. — Canadian federal, provincial and territorial forest ministers have signed on to a national strategy that they say aims to raise awareness of wildfire risks across the country. B.C.
Admitted serial killer not suffering from schizophrenia: forensic psychiatrist

Admitted serial killer not suffering from schizophrenia: forensic psychiatrist

WINNIPEG — Jeremy Skibicki understood what he was doing was wrong and was not suffering from schizophrenia when he killed four women, a psychiatrist testified Wednesday.
Space for Algonquin Peoples to open near Parliament, but no date set

Space for Algonquin Peoples to open near Parliament, but no date set

OTTAWA — Algonquin leaders and the federal government have signed an agreement committing to a new space for Algonquin Peoples in Ottawa's parliamentary precinct, five years after the former grand chief staged a hunger and hydration strike in protest
Family phone plans hinder escape from domestic violence: Women's Shelters Canada

Family phone plans hinder escape from domestic violence: Women's Shelters Canada

VANCOUVER — Women's Shelters Canada is calling on phone companies to adjust how they respond to those escaping from domestic violence, saying the costs of changing a phone number and difficulties leaving a shared plan are key barriers for victims.
Tories demand a 'secret' carbon pricing analysis Liberals say doesn't exist

Tories demand a 'secret' carbon pricing analysis Liberals say doesn't exist

OTTAWA — The Conservatives are demanding that the Liberals release what they call a "secret report" that proves carbon pricing is harming Canadian families while the government says there simply is no such thing.
Trudeau congratulates Modi for re-election, raises rule of law in India relationship

Trudeau congratulates Modi for re-election, raises rule of law in India relationship

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau congratulated his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi on his re-election Wednesday, but as tensions remain high in the Canada-India relationship, he used the opportunity to reinforce the importance of the rule of l