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Mass shooting inquiry: Two senior Mounties exempted from cross-examination

Mass shooting inquiry: Two senior Mounties exempted from cross-examination

HALIFAX — Two lawyers are criticizing a decision Tuesday to allow senior RCMP witnesses to avoid cross-examination before the inquiry investigating the 2020 mass shooting in Nova Scotia.
Creator of popular kids' YouTube channel slams federal online-streaming bill

Creator of popular kids' YouTube channel slams federal online-streaming bill

OTTAWA — The Canadian creator of a children’s YouTube channel with 34.2 million subscribers has condemned the government’s online-streaming bill as a "bad piece of legislation" written by people who don't understand how digital platforms work.
'They have a right to be angry': Trudeau says residential school legacy ongoing

'They have a right to be angry': Trudeau says residential school legacy ongoing

VANCOUVER — It's been a difficult year for many since the discovery of unmarked graves at residential schools and those expressing anger are justified in doing so, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said.
Conservative leadership candidates to battle for crucial Quebec in French debate

Conservative leadership candidates to battle for crucial Quebec in French debate

OTTAWA — Expectations are high for ex-Quebec premier Jean Charest as he is set to take the stage for the French-language Conservative leadership debate in his home province, a crucial region that has proven instrumental in the party’s last two leader
Many Ontario residents could be waiting several days for power after weekend storm

Many Ontario residents could be waiting several days for power after weekend storm

Sarah Reid stood surrounded by fallen bricks, branches and shingles in her front yard on Tuesday as she surveyed the damage from a deadly weekend storm that barreled through much of Ontario, leaving many residents still waiting for power to be restor
Quebec health officials confirm 10 more cases of monkeypox for a total of 15

Quebec health officials confirm 10 more cases of monkeypox for a total of 15

MONTREAL — Quebec health officials are reporting 10 more cases of monkeypox, for a total of 15 confirmed cases across the province. Last week, the province reported the first cases of the virus in Canada.
Five reasons Quebec's language law reform has stirred controversy

Five reasons Quebec's language law reform has stirred controversy

MONTREAL — Quebec's overhaul of its language law was adopted in the legislature Tuesday.
Infant formula crisis another symptom of North American 'managed trade,' experts say

Infant formula crisis another symptom of North American 'managed trade,' experts say

WASHINGTON — Another cargo jet laden with European infant formula will arrive Wednesday in the United States as the White House scrambles to ease a debilitating shortage — a response some fear could lead to even emptier shelves in Canada as well.
Health Canada watching 'potential' shortage of sunflower oil needed for baby formula

Health Canada watching 'potential' shortage of sunflower oil needed for baby formula

Health Canada said Tuesday it is working "to address potential sunflower oil shortages" that could further strain baby formula supplies and will keep its relaxed rules on formula imports until at least the end of the year.
Five things to watch for during the French-language Conservative leadership debate

Five things to watch for during the French-language Conservative leadership debate

OTTAWA — Candidates running for leadership of the federal Conservative party will meet north of Montreal Wednesday to face off in the second official debate of the race, this time in French.