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Alberta Mountie dies from injuries after vehicle hits concrete barrier on way to call

Alberta Mountie dies from injuries after vehicle hits concrete barrier on way to call

SHERWOOD PARK, Alta. — An Alberta RCMP officer who died in vehicle crash while responding to a call Monday was remembered as a hard worker with a strong sense of responsibility. Const.
Man charged after downtown Montreal mosque break-in, alleged assault caught on video

Man charged after downtown Montreal mosque break-in, alleged assault caught on video

MONTREAL — Muslim leaders are criticizing the police response to an early Sunday morning break-in at a downtown Montreal mosque, saying the alleged attack should be investigated as a hate crime.
Alberta premier says she's under ethics investigation related to COVID-19 prosecution

Alberta premier says she's under ethics investigation related to COVID-19 prosecution

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she is under investigation by the province's ethics commissioner into whether she interfered in the administration of justice in relation to a COVID-19 prosecution.
Frustration mounts for Quebecers still without power five days after ice storm

Frustration mounts for Quebecers still without power five days after ice storm

MONTREAL — Frustration was mounting on Monday for Quebecers still without power five days after a major ice storm, as the province's hydro utility worked to reconnect the remaining homes and businesses cut off from the grid.
Ottawa to negotiate schedule for new icebreakers as existing fleet nears end of life

Ottawa to negotiate schedule for new icebreakers as existing fleet nears end of life

OTTAWA — The federal government doesn't know when replacements for Canada's aging icebreakers will start to arrive, as officials say the schedule will ultimately depend on a fresh set of negotiations with Quebec shipyard Chantier Davie.
Liberals expand loans and grants in budget, but students hoping for more next year

Liberals expand loans and grants in budget, but students hoping for more next year

OTTAWA — This year's federal budget sets aside more than $800 million to expand loans and grants for the upcoming school year, but students are looking forward to permanent changes to financial assistance.
Prime minister's chief of staff set to testify Friday on foreign interference

Prime minister's chief of staff set to testify Friday on foreign interference

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's chief of staff, Katie Telford, will appear before a parliamentary committee on Friday.
As content creators await the passing of Bill C-11, some say it's still too ambiguous

As content creators await the passing of Bill C-11, some say it's still too ambiguous

OTTAWA — It's been years since he sat in a classroom studying the way a bill becomes law, but over the last several months Nathan Kennedy has taken on an unexpected political crash course as the proposed online-streaming legislation winds its way thr
Hydro-Quebec may not see full restoration until Tuesday : In The News for April 10

Hydro-Quebec may not see full restoration until Tuesday : In The News for April 10

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 April 10 ... What we are watching in Canada ...
Hydro-Québec says some ice storm power outages will not be fixed before Tuesday

Hydro-Québec says some ice storm power outages will not be fixed before Tuesday

MONTREAL — Another 50,000 Hydro-Québec customers should see their power restored by the end of day on Sunday, the utility said while warning some of its remaining repairs to lines damaged by last week's deadly ice storm may not be completed until Tue