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Trudeau strikes out at Tories for questioning personal ties with special rapporteur

Trudeau strikes out at Tories for questioning personal ties with special rapporteur

OTTAWA — Justin Trudeau accused his Conservative rival of trying to score political points at the expense of Canadian democracy on Friday by questioning his personal relationship with former governor general David Johnston.
Deputy commissioner Mike Duheme becomes interim top Mountie as Lucki retires

Deputy commissioner Mike Duheme becomes interim top Mountie as Lucki retires

OTTAWA, Ill. — The federal government announced Friday that Mike Duheme will be the interim commissioner of the RCMP until a replacement is found for Brenda Lucki. Lucki, who was appointed commissioner in April 2018, is retiring.
B.C. man arrested for allegedly wielding syringe with needle attached to toy arrow

B.C. man arrested for allegedly wielding syringe with needle attached to toy arrow

NANAIMO — Police say they have arrested a man in Nanaimo, B.C., who was allegedly threatening people with a toy bow and arrow that had a syringe with a needle attached to the arrow's tip.
Joly calls out Israel judiciary reform and 'unilateral actions' that undermine peace

Joly calls out Israel judiciary reform and 'unilateral actions' that undermine peace

OTTAWA — Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly is pushing Israel to drop its reform of the country's judiciary after two months of mass protests.
Internal documents show what RCMP considered 'lessons learned' from 'Freedom Convoy'

Internal documents show what RCMP considered 'lessons learned' from 'Freedom Convoy'

OTTAWA — After policing the "Freedom Convoy," the RCMP came away with lessons learned, newly released documents show — including the need to better prepare for the potential targeting of emergency phone lines.
Tuberculosis outbreak declared in Pond Inlet, Nunavut

Tuberculosis outbreak declared in Pond Inlet, Nunavut

POND INLET, Nunavut — The Nunavut Department of Health has declared a tuberculosis outbreak in Pond Inlet. The territory's chief public health officer says there are currently five active cases and 22 latent cases of TB in the hamlet.
Unionized staff at Iqaluit Housing Authority go on strike over wages

Unionized staff at Iqaluit Housing Authority go on strike over wages

IQALUIT, Nunavut — Unionized staff with the Iqaluit Housing Authority formed a picket line in chilly temperatures outside the housing office in the Nunavut capital Friday morning, demanding better wages.
The Canadian Press receives six National Newspaper Awards nominations

The Canadian Press receives six National Newspaper Awards nominations

TORONTO — The National Newspaper Awards have named the finalists for its annual journalism honours and given six nominations to The Canadian Press.
Canadians mourn the deaths of two Edmonton police officers : In The News for March 17

Canadians mourn the deaths of two Edmonton police officers : In The News for March 17

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 March 17 ... What we are watching in Canada ...
Inflation is easing but Ottawa faces pressure to help those who have fallen behind

Inflation is easing but Ottawa faces pressure to help those who have fallen behind

OTTAWA — Canada's inflation rate likely took another dip last month, but with many Canadians still struggling with the cost of living, the federal government is facing pressure to deliver more help in the upcoming budget.