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Bernardo to stay in medium-security prison as correctional service defends transfer

Bernardo to stay in medium-security prison as correctional service defends transfer

OTTAWA — The decision to transfer serial killer and rapist Paul Bernardo to a medium-security prison was sound, the Correctional Service of Canada announced Thursday, with its commissioner underlining his new lodgings do not make him any less of a "p
Quebec police looking for Ukrainian refugee missing after going for swim in river

Quebec police looking for Ukrainian refugee missing after going for swim in river

MONTREAL — A Ukrainian refugee who recently arrived in Quebec has been missing since Wednesday evening after he went swimming in a river southeast of Quebec City.
Ottawa's new round of sanctions on Russians includes celebrities, Wagner Group heads

Ottawa's new round of sanctions on Russians includes celebrities, Wagner Group heads

OTTAWA — Canada is sanctioning more Russians whom Ottawa accuses of supporting Moscow's invasion of Ukraine and mercenary violence in Africa. Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly has announced new sanctions against 38 individuals and 25 entities.
Canada Child Benefit hailed for reducing poverty, as families get boosted payments

Canada Child Benefit hailed for reducing poverty, as families get boosted payments

The Canada Child Benefit is being hailed for lifting children out of poverty seven years since its introduction, as families get a cost-of-living boost this month.
Who knew what when? A timeline of the Bernardo case and controversial prison transfer

Who knew what when? A timeline of the Bernardo case and controversial prison transfer

OTTAWA — The Correctional Service of Canada announced Thursday that a review found Paul Bernardo's transfer to a medium-security prison from a maximum-security penitentiary was sound and followed proper policies and laws.
Netanyahu visit to Canada 'not on the table,' says PM Trudeau

Netanyahu visit to Canada 'not on the table,' says PM Trudeau

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he is not currently planning to join the American president in inviting his Israeli counterpart for a visit.
Ottawa working to prevent further wildfire tragedy after deaths: environment minister

Ottawa working to prevent further wildfire tragedy after deaths: environment minister

OTTAWA — Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault says the federal government is doing everything it can to prevent further tragedy after four recent wildfire-related deaths.
Trudeau cuts appearance in Belleville, Ont., short as protesters swarm motorcade

Trudeau cuts appearance in Belleville, Ont., short as protesters swarm motorcade

OTTAWA — An event for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was cut short in Belleville, Ont., today after nearly 100 protesters surrounded him and his motorcade.
Budget watchdog reviewing underused housing tax again as U.S. critics push for relief

Budget watchdog reviewing underused housing tax again as U.S. critics push for relief

WASHINGTON — Canada's budget watchdog is taking a second look at Ottawa's new tax on underused housing that critics hope will lead to a last-minute reprieve for U.S. cottage owners.
Meet the young Canadians spending summer on the frontlines of wildfire fight

Meet the young Canadians spending summer on the frontlines of wildfire fight

When Reese Lange was in kindergarten, she dreamed of joining the police. But it was in high school that she decided on her true calling.