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Family man, exemplary officer: thousands pay tribute to OPP officer killed on the job

Family man, exemplary officer: thousands pay tribute to OPP officer killed on the job

OTTAWA — Sgt. Eric Mueller's casket was placed gingerly before a crowd of thousands in Ottawa on Thursday, who gathered to pay tribute to the 10th police officer killed on the job in Canada in the last eight months.
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'Fake job:' Poilievre won't meet watchdog investigating foreign interference

'Fake job:' Poilievre won't meet watchdog investigating foreign interference

OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre said Thursday that he has chosen not to meet with former governor general David Johnston, who is investigating allegations that China has meddled in Canada's elections and other matters, while former part
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Poilievre doubles down on 'jail, not bail' idea that experts say ignores Charter

Poilievre doubles down on 'jail, not bail' idea that experts say ignores Charter

OTTAWA — Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre is doubling down on his pledge to bring in legislation denying repeat violent offenders access to bail if he is elected prime minister — despite experts suggesting the move would likely be unconstit
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Police say woman keyed 400 cars at B.C. dealership causing estimated $500,000 damage

Police say woman keyed 400 cars at B.C. dealership causing estimated $500,000 damage

COQUITLAM, B.C. — Mounties in Coquitlam, B.C., are asking for the public's help identifying a suspect who they say keyed about 400 vehicles at a car dealership in the city.
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Trudeau arrives in Japan for G7 summit amid geopolitical tensions with China, Russia

Trudeau arrives in Japan for G7 summit amid geopolitical tensions with China, Russia

HIROSHIMA, Japan — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has landed in Hiroshima, Japan for the G7 Leaders’ Summit, where he’s expected to push for increased co-operation on global and economic security to guard against geopolitical instability and the threa
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In The News for May 18 : WestJet begins flight cancellations ahead of strike deadline

In The News for May 18 : WestJet begins flight cancellations ahead of strike deadline

In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of May 18 ... What we are watching in Canada ...
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Smoky conditions remain in much of Alberta with continued heat, dryness expected

Smoky conditions remain in much of Alberta with continued heat, dryness expected

Special air quality statements from Environment Canada continue to cover most of Alberta as smoky air blankets much of the province.
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Have you forgotten a fortune? B.C. team wants to return millions to rightful owners

Have you forgotten a fortune? B.C. team wants to return millions to rightful owners

VANCOUVER — In an era inundated with scams involving mysterious princes or easy fortunes — if you just hand over a few bucks in advance — you're probably right to be wary of anyone offering free money.
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Russians could be disguising cash to evade Canadian sanctions, federal agency warns

Russians could be disguising cash to evade Canadian sanctions, federal agency warns

OTTAWA — Canada's financial intelligence agency is warning that Russians subject to economic sanctions due to Moscow's attack on Ukraine could try to evade them using shell companies, cryptocurrency and real-estate transactions.
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Canada, South Korea agree to work together on clean-energy supply chains

Canada, South Korea agree to work together on clean-energy supply chains

SEOUL, Korea, Republic Of — Canada and South Korea penned new deals on supply chains for critical minerals and youth mobility as Prime Minister Justin Trudeau wrapped up talks with the country's president on Wednesday.
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