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B.C. odour incidents spark questions around corporate ethics and communication

B.C. odour incidents spark questions around corporate ethics and communication

Vancouver resident Robert Ford was heading to a yoga class Sunday morning when he smelled an odour he likened to "semi-burnt fuel.
Military 'will be there' for Canadians in emergencies despite resource strain: Blair

Military 'will be there' for Canadians in emergencies despite resource strain: Blair

OTTAWA — The military has no greater responsibility than protecting Canadians, Defence Minister Bill Blair says, and his government will continue to call in the troops to respond to emergencies when needed.
Judge finds Saskatchewan Mountie who shot lover guilty of manslaughter

Judge finds Saskatchewan Mountie who shot lover guilty of manslaughter

PRINCE ALBERT, Sask. — Family and friends of a Saskatchewan man who was shot to death by his lover gasped and cried after a judge found the Mountie guilty of manslaughter.
Study suggests oilsands pollutant release vastly higher than official estimates

Study suggests oilsands pollutant release vastly higher than official estimates

Alberta's oilsands are releasing potentially hazardous compounds into the atmosphere at rates dozens of times higher than official estimates, newly published research suggests.
Police tracked Quebec cold case suspect to cinema, seized drinking cup, trial hears

Police tracked Quebec cold case suspect to cinema, seized drinking cup, trial hears

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Murder of Quebec sergeant: No charges for officers who killed suspect after attack

Murder of Quebec sergeant: No charges for officers who killed suspect after attack

Quebec provincial police officers won't face charges for killing a man moments after he had allegedly attacked and killed their colleague in March. Police shot dead Isaac Brouillard Lessard, 35, after Sgt.
As border pressure mounts, Mexico says asylum claims in Canada are already dropping

As border pressure mounts, Mexico says asylum claims in Canada are already dropping

OTTAWA — Mexico says asylum claims to Canada started dropping last month — a revelation that comes amid mounting pressure on Ottawa to reimpose visas for Mexican citizens.
Man facing weapons charges after gun fired in Edmonton City Hall appears in court

Man facing weapons charges after gun fired in Edmonton City Hall appears in court

EDMONTON — A man facing six weapons charges after a gun was fired and a Molotov cocktail was ignited in Edmonton city hall is to have a bail hearing next week.
In the news today: Mourners in Fort Smith, N.W.T. hold vigil for plane crash victims

In the news today: Mourners in Fort Smith, N.W.T. hold vigil for plane crash victims

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today... Vigil held in Fort Smith after deadly plane crash A tearful candlelight vigil was held at the cathedral in Fort Smith, N.W.T.
Robots Tarzan and Jane, aided by AI, take over repetitive tasks at B.C. hospital lab

Robots Tarzan and Jane, aided by AI, take over repetitive tasks at B.C. hospital lab

Lab automation is not new, but the hospital says WASPLab's use of AI is a first for Western Canada, assessing and sorting culture plates, separating bacterial cultures and letting staff know if something needs more analysis.