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Victoria officer gets 7-day suspension over death of woman hit by anti-riot rounds

Victoria officer gets 7-day suspension over death of woman hit by anti-riot rounds

VICTORIA — A Victoria police officer who was found to have made a serious error in judgment when he fired an anti-riot weapon into a smoke-filled room in 2019, hitting a woman in the head and killing her, has been handed a seven-day suspension withou
Leaders should ignore Trump outbursts at G7 summit: former PM Chrétien

Leaders should ignore Trump outbursts at G7 summit: former PM Chrétien

CALGARY — Former prime minister Jean Chrétien says dignitaries attending the upcoming G7 leaders summit in Alberta should avoid engaging the "crazy" from U.S. President Donald Trump.
Ottawa puts latest Canada Post offer up for a vote by union members

Ottawa puts latest Canada Post offer up for a vote by union members

OTTAWA — The federal government is asking unionized Canada Post employees to vote directly on the latest offers from the postal service — a rare intervention in labour negotiations that one expert said could give the employer the "upper hand" in its
Complainant in hockey players' sex assault case can't be judged on assumptions: Crown

Complainant in hockey players' sex assault case can't be judged on assumptions: Crown

LONDON — The actions of a woman who accused five hockey players of sexual assault should not be assessed based on what others believe she should have done that night, nor should her demeanour at trial be scrutinized based on myths about how an "ideal
Crews make 'good progress' on Squamish, B.C., wildfire, as RCMP investigate cause

Crews make 'good progress' on Squamish, B.C., wildfire, as RCMP investigate cause

The mayor of Squamish, B.C., said he knew it was a stressful time for residents, as an out-of-control wildfire burns in hills above the community where a local state of emergency was declared this week.
The 2025 wildfire season is on track to be Canada's 2nd-worst on record

The 2025 wildfire season is on track to be Canada's 2nd-worst on record

Natural Resources Canada is forecasting an extreme fire risk in southern British Columbia in July, while southwestern B.C. — including Vancouver Island — is expected to be hotter and drier than normal.
Liberals under fire for rushing bill through Parliament to speed up resource projects

Liberals under fire for rushing bill through Parliament to speed up resource projects

The bill includes controversial provisions that could allow cabinet to skirt existing processes and laws to fast-track approvals for projects the government deems to be in the national interest.
Federal union restarting contract talks for more than 120,000 public servants

Federal union restarting contract talks for more than 120,000 public servants

OTTAWA — Two years ago, more than 120,000 federal public servants went on strike after negotiations broke down.
Accused in Quebec truck attack threatens prosecutor, tells judge to shut up at trial

Accused in Quebec truck attack threatens prosecutor, tells judge to shut up at trial

RIMOUSKI — The Quebec man accused of mowing down a dozen pedestrians with his truck in 2023 gave combative and volatile testimony in court Thursday as he tried to explain what happened.
Montreal Grand Prix fans stuck paying turbocharged prices for accommodation

Montreal Grand Prix fans stuck paying turbocharged prices for accommodation

MONTREAL — Paula Wadden has been a huge Formula One fan ever since she got hooked on the Netflix show "Drive to Survive" a few years ago.