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'Anti-pride' protester arrested at drag storytime event in Kamloops, B.C.: RCMP

'Anti-pride' protester arrested at drag storytime event in Kamloops, B.C.: RCMP

RCMP say a protest at a drag storytime event for children at a library has resulted in one arrest and an investigation into reports of a separate assault.
12 new charges against Kenneth Law, accused of selling deadly substance

12 new charges against Kenneth Law, accused of selling deadly substance

MISSISSAUGA — An Ontario man accused of sending a lethal substance to those at risk of self harm was charged in 12 new deaths on Tuesday as police outlined the growing scope of what has become an international investigation.
A timeline of the case against an Ontario man accused of selling lethal substance

A timeline of the case against an Ontario man accused of selling lethal substance

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Authorities in Ontario and around the world are investigating the alleged online operation run by Kenneth Law, the Mississauga, Ont., man accused of mailing a lethal substance to people at risk of self-harm.
Ottawa eyes relaxing rules for imported baby formula, as costs soar after shortage

Ottawa eyes relaxing rules for imported baby formula, as costs soar after shortage

OTTAWA — The federal government is looking for ways to bring more infant formula products to Canada while it overhauls regulations to prevent future shortages, an internal memo shows.
In the news today: Update in case of Ont. man accused of selling deadly substance

In the news today: Update in case of Ont. man accused of selling deadly substance

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today...
Northwest Territories starts plans to lift evacuation as wildfire battle sees shift

Northwest Territories starts plans to lift evacuation as wildfire battle sees shift

YELLOWKNIFE — Fire-weary Northwest Territories is preparing for tens of thousands of people to return home after a much-needed win in the battle against a blaze that was threatening Yellowknife.
The grass that's greener in drought-stricken B.C. might have been painted

The grass that's greener in drought-stricken B.C. might have been painted

Lawn watering was prohibited in Metro Vancouver's 23 local authority regions on Aug. 4, with the ban in place until Oct.15.
Infrastructure woes face B.C.'s Shuswap and Okanagan communities, hard hit by fires

Infrastructure woes face B.C.'s Shuswap and Okanagan communities, hard hit by fires

Officials in B.C.'s Shuswap and Okanagan regions are shifting some of their attention from wildfire response to the challenges of recovery, although crews continue to fight out-of-control blazes.
Elections NWT says legislature has delayed October election over wildfires

Elections NWT says legislature has delayed October election over wildfires

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Quebec kids killed: Domestic homicide often follows many warning signs, experts say

Quebec kids killed: Domestic homicide often follows many warning signs, experts say

The death of a Quebec man and his two children is a reminder for Canadians to be aware of the warning signs that someone may harm members of their own family, domestic violence researchers say.