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Workload, training flagged in investigation into release of Saskatchewan mass killer

Workload, training flagged in investigation into release of Saskatchewan mass killer

SASKATOON — An investigation into the statutory release of a man months before he went on a stabbing rampage in Saskatchewan has made 14 recommendations, including more time for parole board members to handle cases and domestic violence training for
Two dead, officers injured in foot pursuit after Toronto shooting, police say

Two dead, officers injured in foot pursuit after Toronto shooting, police say

TORONTO — Police say a man has been arrested after a daytime shooting in downtown Toronto that left two dead and sent one woman to hospital.
Interim coach Mauro Biello looks to "cultural reset" with Canadian men's soccer team

Interim coach Mauro Biello looks to "cultural reset" with Canadian men's soccer team

If not a changing of the guard, interim coach Mauro Biello is overseeing what he calls a "cultural reset" ahead of Canada's crucial Copa America qualifier against Trinidad and Tobago later this month.
Quebec police watchdog investigating death after provincial police arrest

Quebec police watchdog investigating death after provincial police arrest

MONTREAL — Quebec's police watchdog says a person found unconscious in a provincial police interrogation room this month has died.
N.B. hopes for a quiet spring with no flooding as province exits warm, dry winter

N.B. hopes for a quiet spring with no flooding as province exits warm, dry winter

FREDERICTON — Officials responsible for monitoring flooding in New Brunswick say they expect a quiet season after a mild winter with less snow than usual in the province.
By the numbers: Canada's disaster financial assistance program

By the numbers: Canada's disaster financial assistance program

OTTAWA — Canada's Disaster Financial Assistance Arrangements program, or DFAA, was launched in 1970, setting a formula for how provinces and territories would split costs with the federal government when disaster strikes.
Fishers say closure of lucrative baby eel fishery won't stop poaching in Maritimes

Fishers say closure of lucrative baby eel fishery won't stop poaching in Maritimes

HALIFAX — Ottawa’s decision to close the lucrative elver fishery on rivers in the Maritimes won’t prevent illegal fishing of the baby eels, a commercial licence holder in Nova Scotia said Tuesday.
Lowering interest rate cap to 35% to cost jobs and GDP: Industry report

Lowering interest rate cap to 35% to cost jobs and GDP: Industry report

TORONTO — A report commissioned by the Canadian Lenders Association estimates that lowering the maximum interest rate could lead to the loss of tens of thousands of jobs and billions of dollars in GDP.
Rockets guard Dillon Brooks would welcome more NBA players on Canada's Olympic team

Rockets guard Dillon Brooks would welcome more NBA players on Canada's Olympic team

OKLAHOMA CITY — As far as Dillon Brooks is concerned, it's the more the merrier at this summer's Paris Olympics.
Federal disaster aid for Fraser Valley floods, landslides taking too long: B.C. MP

Federal disaster aid for Fraser Valley floods, landslides taking too long: B.C. MP

OTTAWA — The federal government estimates it will need to pay almost $3.4 billion for its share of the disaster recovery bills for flooding and landslides that devastated British Columbia's Fraser Valley in November 2021.