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RCMP treat deaths of two men, two women on Saskatchewan First Nation as homicides

RCMP treat deaths of two men, two women on Saskatchewan First Nation as homicides

REGINA — Four deaths on Carry the Kettle Nakoda Nation in southern Saskatchewan are being treated as homicides, RCMP said Wednesday. RCMP Inspector Ashley St.
In the news today: Ministers to push against Trump tariffs, Liberal race not typical

In the news today: Ministers to push against Trump tariffs, Liberal race not typical

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed...
Liberal race sucked into Trump's 'gravitational field,' strategists say

Liberal race sucked into Trump's 'gravitational field,' strategists say

OTTAWA — Liberal leadership hopefuls are pivoting and responding to the attention-consuming existential threats to Canadian trade posed by U.S.
Community groups say Canadians are scared as Trudeau warns hate crimes are rising

Community groups say Canadians are scared as Trudeau warns hate crimes are rising

OTTAWA — As Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and other leaders warn of a rising tide of hate around the world, community groups in Canada say they're getting more and more calls from frightened people.
Nunavut MP calls on Liberals to extend Inuit child funding program

Nunavut MP calls on Liberals to extend Inuit child funding program

OTTAWA — Nunavut MP Lori Idlout is repeating her calls for Ottawa to extend a funding program for Inuit children.
Women win lawsuit against B.C. man acquitted of their sex assaults

Women win lawsuit against B.C. man acquitted of their sex assaults

VANCOUVER — A man who spent 27 years in prison before he was found wrongfully convicted has been ordered by a British Columbia Supreme Court judge to pay $375,000 each to five women who sued him for sexual assault.
Encampments, disability payments, highway tolls: Ontario parties talk affordability

Encampments, disability payments, highway tolls: Ontario parties talk affordability

Ontario's main political parties pivoted to affordability measures Wednesday, as the threat of U.S. tariffs took a back seat on the campaign trail.
California builders say few alternatives to Canadian timber, despite tariff threat

California builders say few alternatives to Canadian timber, despite tariff threat

California homebuilders say they have few options but to keep buying Canadian lumber, even if it's hit with 25 per cent tariffs, as they rebuild thousands of homes destroyed by devastating wildfires in Los Angeles.
Poilievre would impose life sentences for trafficking more than 40 mg of fentanyl

Poilievre would impose life sentences for trafficking more than 40 mg of fentanyl

OTTAWA — The federal Conservatives are promising to crack down on "fentanyl kingpins" by bringing in mandatory life sentences for those convicted of trafficking, producing or exporting more than 40 mg of the drug.
Booing of U.S. anthem continues at Canadian sporting events despite tariff pause

Booing of U.S. anthem continues at Canadian sporting events despite tariff pause

TORONTO — Canadian sports fans continue to voice their displeasure at American economic policies despite a pause in a trade war between Canada and the United States.