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New defence minister says military sex misconduct cases will be handled by civilians

New defence minister says military sex misconduct cases will be handled by civilians

OTTAWA — In one of her first acts as Canada’s new defence minister, Anita Anand announced Thursday she had accepted a retired Supreme Court judge’s recent call to transfer the investigation and prosecution of military sexual misconduct cases to civil
Disappointment and resignation as Quebec drops health worker vaccine mandate

Disappointment and resignation as Quebec drops health worker vaccine mandate

MONTREAL — Members of the medical community expressed disappointment and resignation on Thursday after the Quebec government cancelled its vaccine mandate for health-care workers, with some saying the decision is a symptom of wider problems in the sy
Expert says N.L. cyberattack worst in Canadian history, deserves federal response

Expert says N.L. cyberattack worst in Canadian history, deserves federal response

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — The cyberattack that knocked down Newfoundland and Labrador's health system data centres Saturday is a national security issue and should be treated as such by Ottawa, security experts say.
U.S. commerce secretary agrees to meet quarterly with Canada's industry minister

U.S. commerce secretary agrees to meet quarterly with Canada's industry minister

WASHINGTON — Canada's industry minister says he and several U.S. officials, including Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo, have agreed to meet at least four times a year as the two countries work on reinforcing their bilateral ties.
Moose makes dramatic entrance crashing through window of Saskatoon classroom

Moose makes dramatic entrance crashing through window of Saskatoon classroom

Saskatoon police say a moose narrowly skirted a trip to the principal's office after crashing through the window of a school classroom.
Elections Canada probes extent of mistakes on polling day in Indigenous communities

Elections Canada probes extent of mistakes on polling day in Indigenous communities

OTTAWA — Elections Canada has launched an investigation to see if errors cost Indigenous communities across Canada their right to vote. It is checking to see whether First Nations in Kenora, Ont.
Canadian tourism group urges feds to axe 'irrational' border-crossing requirements

Canadian tourism group urges feds to axe 'irrational' border-crossing requirements

OTTAWA — Pricey and "irrational" COVID-19 tests, along with "discriminatory" quarantine policies for kids, are making it difficult for families to travel even when all adults are fully vaccinated, according to members of the Canadian Travel and Touri
Sherbrooke, Que., police officer faces sex assault charge after police watchdog probe

Sherbrooke, Que., police officer faces sex assault charge after police watchdog probe

SHERBROOKE, Que. — Quebec's independent police watchdog says an officer from Sherbrooke, Que., is facing a sexual assault charge.
Health spending surge, calls to fund Kabul safe houses : In The News for Nov. 4

Health spending surge, calls to fund Kabul safe houses : In The News for Nov. 4

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 Nov. 4 ... What we are watching in Canada ...
Jongilpoom brand enoki mushrooms recalled for possible Listeria contamination

Jongilpoom brand enoki mushrooms recalled for possible Listeria contamination

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says a recall has been expanded for Jongilpoom brand enoki mushrooms due to possible Listeria contamination. The recall by Covic International Trading Inc. was initially issued on Sept. 28.