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U.S. says alleged murder plotter from India spoke of three 'jobs' in Canada

U.S. says alleged murder plotter from India spoke of three 'jobs' in Canada

OTTAWA — A U.S.

Texas man sentenced 2 years in prison for threatening Georgia election workers after 2020 election

WASHINGTON (AP) — A Texas man who was the first arrest by a Justice Department task force that investigates threats to election workers has been sentenced to two years in prison over posts made following the 2020 election, federal prosecutors announc
Bernardo transfer should be 'turning point' on better informing victims: ombudsman

Bernardo transfer should be 'turning point' on better informing victims: ombudsman

OTTAWA — Three childhood friends say they were forced to relive the anguish, fear and trauma of losing Kristen French more than 30 years ago when Correctional Service Canada decided to transfer her killer to a medium-security prison.
Lawyer for pharma company argues against single trial in B.C. opioid damages case

Lawyer for pharma company argues against single trial in B.C. opioid damages case

VANCOUVER — Holding a single trial in British Columbia to determine damages for each province and territory related to opioid health-care costs would be a "monster of complexity," one of the dozens of lawyers for pharmaceutical firms told a court on
Candidates for Assembly of First Nations national chief face off in Winnipeg forum

Candidates for Assembly of First Nations national chief face off in Winnipeg forum

WINNIPEG — The six candidates vying to be the next national chief of the organization that represents more than 600 First Nations in Canada explained how they would advocate for treaty rights, sovereignty and health issues during a forum a week befor
Manitoba government tries to clarify tax-cut bill as Tories call for permanent relief

Manitoba government tries to clarify tax-cut bill as Tories call for permanent relief

WINNIPEG — The NDP government worked to clarify its plans for a temporary suspension of the provincial fuel tax Wednesday while the Opposition Progressive Conservatives called for the tax to be permanently eliminated.
Tory motion demanding 'unelected' Senate pass carbon-pricing carve-out bill fails

Tory motion demanding 'unelected' Senate pass carbon-pricing carve-out bill fails

OTTAWA — A Conservative motion demanding the "unelected Senate" immediately pass a bill exempting more farm fuels from carbon pricing has failed, with the Bloc Québécois saying it could not support what it called a Tory intimidation campaign.
Saskatchewan to send breast cancer screening patients to private company in Calgary

Saskatchewan to send breast cancer screening patients to private company in Calgary

REGINA — The Saskatchewan government says it’s going to send breast cancer patients to Calgary for screening as the province continues to deal with medical imaging backlogs.
FBI: Man wearing Captain America backpack stole items from senators' desks during Capitol riot

FBI: Man wearing Captain America backpack stole items from senators' desks during Capitol riot

A Virginia man was arrested Wednesday on charges that he stormed the U.S. Capitol while wearing a Captain America backpack and stole items from senators' desks on the Senate floor during the Jan. 6, 2021, riot, court records show.

Arizona officials who refused to canvass election results indicted by grand jury

PHOENIX (AP) — Officials in a rural Arizona county who delayed canvassing the 2022 general election results have been criminally charged, the state's top prosecutor said Wednesday.