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Autopilot issue contributed to naval helicopter crash that killed six: investigation

Autopilot issue contributed to naval helicopter crash that killed six: investigation

OTTAWA — A military investigation has found that an autopilot issue played a major role in the deadly crash of a Cyclone helicopter off the coast of Greece last year.
McKenna announces retirement, pledges ongoing work for climate change

McKenna announces retirement, pledges ongoing work for climate change

OTTAWA — Infrastructure Minister Catherine McKenna says as she leaves politics she will use what platform she has to push for climate action and an end to the hateful comments and personal abuse targeting public figures.
Wrongly accused of sexually abusing his daughter, P.E.I. man sues RCMP and group home

Wrongly accused of sexually abusing his daughter, P.E.I. man sues RCMP and group home

CHARLOTTETOWN — A P.E.I. man wrongly accused of sexually abusing his severely autistic daughter is suing the RCMP and a Charlottetown group home, claiming he and his family were victims of negligence and a malicious prosecution.
Denied by COVID-19 in 2020, Tampa gets second chance to pull out Stanley Cup stops

Denied by COVID-19 in 2020, Tampa gets second chance to pull out Stanley Cup stops

TAMPA, Fla. — Don't get Joseph Guggino wrong: he's thrilled to have the Stanley Cup finals in town.
Pandemic rule breakers and hoping for a miracle: In The News for June 28

Pandemic rule breakers and hoping for a miracle: In The News for June 28

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 June 28 ... What we are watching in Canada ... SASKATOON, Sask.
A look at COVID-19 reopening plans across the country

A look at COVID-19 reopening plans across the country

As COVID-19 vaccination rates increase and case numbers drop across the country, the provinces and territories have begun releasing the reopening plans for businesses, events and recreational facilities.
Total COVID-19 vaccine deliveries to top 50 million doses by week's end

Total COVID-19 vaccine deliveries to top 50 million doses by week's end

OTTAWA — Canada should have enough COVID-19 vaccine by the end of this week to fully inoculate three-quarters of all Canadians over the age of 12. Brig. Gen.
Nearly 30 per cent of respondents broke COVID-19 restrictions: Canada-wide survey

Nearly 30 per cent of respondents broke COVID-19 restrictions: Canada-wide survey

SASKATOON — Almost 30 per cent of respondents in a newly released Canada-wide survey admitted to breaking COVID-19 rules — and felt justified doing so.
'Revolutionary:' High-tech tools let environmentalists monitor remote development

'Revolutionary:' High-tech tools let environmentalists monitor remote development

SPRINGBANK, ALBERTA — The chopper blades start their whup-whup-whup as the pilot checks his flight path over coal exploration projects in the Alberta foothills. The zigzag path on his tablet points out roads, boreholes and lease boundaries.
Temperature in Lytton, B.C., breaks all-time Canadian high set in 1937

Temperature in Lytton, B.C., breaks all-time Canadian high set in 1937

VANCOUVER — The temperature in a village in British Columbia's southern Interior reached a scorching 46.1 C Sunday afternoon, marking a new all-time high recorded in Canada.