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Suspect's pants catch fire in arson attempt gone wrong: B.C. RCMP

Suspect's pants catch fire in arson attempt gone wrong: B.C. RCMP

Richmond RCMP shared a photo showing two men, one on the ground with a pained facial expression as he reaches for his blazing pants.
In the news today: U of T encampment ordered taken down, Nova Scotia needs new cash

In the news today: U of T encampment ordered taken down, Nova Scotia needs new cash

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed...
Court orders protesters to take down UofT encampment

Court orders protesters to take down UofT encampment

TORONTO — The University of Toronto has suffered irreparable harm from a pro-Palestinian protest encampment that has seized control of part of its downtown campus, an Ontario judge said Tuesday in ordering demonstrators to dismantle the site.
Trudeau missing Calgary Stampede this summer, his only absence outside COVID-19 years

Trudeau missing Calgary Stampede this summer, his only absence outside COVID-19 years

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's summer campaign circuit will not include a stop at the Calgary Stampede.
Court hears accused in Coutts blockade thought protest could lead to 'war'

Court hears accused in Coutts blockade thought protest could lead to 'war'

LETHBRIDGE, Alta. — One of two men accused of conspiring to kill Mounties at the border blockade at Coutts, Alta., characterized the protest as a last stand and told his mother there “will be a war” if police moved in. “Mom, I am fine.
Jewish teachers file antisemitism complaint against B.C. Teachers' Federation

Jewish teachers file antisemitism complaint against B.C. Teachers' Federation

In a statement announcing the complaint, BC Teachers Against Antisemitism claims the union's leadership caused "trauma and fear" among members who have been "intimidated and shamed" by colleagues.
Liberal MP Ken McDonald says he won’t run again

Liberal MP Ken McDonald says he won’t run again

OTTAWA — Liberal MP Ken McDonald, who opposed his party over the federal carbon price, says he won’t run in the next federal election.
Helicopter pilot dies fighting wildfire in Northwest Territories

Helicopter pilot dies fighting wildfire in Northwest Territories

YELLOWKNIFE — A helicopter pilot has died while fighting a wildfire in the Northwest Territories. Transportation Safety Board officials had said an aircraft operated by Great Slave Helicopters crashed Friday at the Fort Good Hope airport.
Liberal MPs suggests party needed stronger ground game in Toronto—St. Paul's vote

Liberal MPs suggests party needed stronger ground game in Toronto—St. Paul's vote

OTTAWA — The federal Liberals needed a stronger ground campaign in their fortress riding of Toronto—St. Paul's, including more time to campaign before the vote, several members of the party have suggested.
Quebec politician accused of 'interfering' in French elections

Quebec politician accused of 'interfering' in French elections

QUEBEC CITY, Que. — A candidate for France's far-right National Rally accused a Quebec provincial politician of engaging in "a form of interference" in French politics ahead of last weekend's first round of voting.