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N.W.T. reports suspected anthrax outbreak in Slave River Lowlands bison

N.W.T. reports suspected anthrax outbreak in Slave River Lowlands bison

YELLOWKNIFE — The Northwest Territories government says there is a suspected anthrax outbreak among the Slave River Lowlands bison population.
Akwesasne police say body found near island in St-Lawrence River

Akwesasne police say body found near island in St-Lawrence River

MONTREAL — Police in Akwesasne Mohawk Territory say a body has been found near a small island in the St. Lawrence River.
Manitoba man killed in tent by tree felled during storm: RCMP

Manitoba man killed in tent by tree felled during storm: RCMP

MANIGOTAGAN, Man. — Manitoba RCMP are investigating the death of a man apparently killed in a tent by a falling tree. Police responded to a call early Monday about a sudden death at a campground at Manigotagan near Lake Winnipeg.
External report on ousted AFN chief RoseAnne Archibald found harassment, wrongdoing

External report on ousted AFN chief RoseAnne Archibald found harassment, wrongdoing

OTTAWA — An investigation into allegations against former Assembly of First Nations national chief RoseAnne Archibald found the ousted leader was guilty of workplace harassment and created a toxic work environment.
Prisons head said process to notify minister of Bernardo transfer was followed: email

Prisons head said process to notify minister of Bernardo transfer was followed: email

OTTAWA — As confusion reigned about who was informed that notorious serial killer Paul Bernardo was being transferred to a medium-security prison, the head of Canada's federal prison system wrote to Public Safety Canada officials insisting the approp
Joly concerned for safety of India's diplomats, calls protest poster 'unacceptable'

Joly concerned for safety of India's diplomats, calls protest poster 'unacceptable'

OTTAWA — Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly said Tuesday she is concerned about the safety of India's diplomats following the distribution of what she called "unacceptable" posters advertising upcoming protests nearToronto and Vancouver.
Alberta weekend tornado that damaged, destroyed homes rated rare, violent twister

Alberta weekend tornado that damaged, destroyed homes rated rare, violent twister

EDMONTON — A preliminary report on a weekend tornado in central Alberta says its winds were so violent they picked up a 10-tonne farm combine and tossed it half the length of a football field.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau travelling to Latvia and NATO summit in Lithuania

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau travelling to Latvia and NATO summit in Lithuania

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will travel to Europe next week for the annual NATO leaders' summit.
Wekweeti, N.W.T., residents return home as wildfire under control

Wekweeti, N.W.T., residents return home as wildfire under control

WEKWEÈTÌ, N.W.T. — Residents of a community north of Yellowknife are returning home after the territories' wildfire agency decided a wildfire burning near the community is now under control.
In the news today: B.C. port strike enters its fourth day

In the news today: B.C. port strike enters its fourth day

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today... B.C. port strike still unresolved The strike at more than 30 British Columbia ports enters its fourth day this morning.