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B.C. premier says spat over Surrey police force 'no longer up for discussion'

B.C. premier says spat over Surrey police force 'no longer up for discussion'

VICTORIA — British Columbia Premier David Eby says a court challenge by the City of Surrey over being forced to continue the transition to a municipal police service "will not be successful.
Free legal advice on sexual assault launched by B.C. non-profit

Free legal advice on sexual assault launched by B.C. non-profit

VANCOUVER — A free and confidential legal service is now being offered to people who have been sexually assaulted in British Columbia.
Manitoba man found not criminally responsible for killing parents, attacking coworker

Manitoba man found not criminally responsible for killing parents, attacking coworker

WINNIPEG — A Winnipeg woman who suffered life-threatening injuries after her coworker stabbed her more than a dozen times told a judge she is haunted by the attack and fears being in public nearly two years later.
Tories want House to study CBC editorial choice, despite broadcaster's independence

Tories want House to study CBC editorial choice, despite broadcaster's independence

OTTAWA — The official Opposition tried to have a House of Commons committee study an editorial decision of the Canadian Broadcasting Corp. on Tuesday, despite its independence from the government being enshrined in law.
Quebec's planned tuition hike for out-of-province students draws criticism in Ottawa

Quebec's planned tuition hike for out-of-province students draws criticism in Ottawa

MONTREAL — Quebec's plan to nearly double tuition for out-of-province students beginning next year is being questioned by federal politicians and members of the business community.
Final complainant in Nygard trial testifies about aftermath of alleged Toronto rape

Final complainant in Nygard trial testifies about aftermath of alleged Toronto rape

TORONTO — A woman who accused Peter Nygard of sexual assault told his Toronto trial it took her decades to go to police because she feared the fashion mogul could ruin her reputation and chances at a career in the industry.
Supreme Court opinion doesn't change plans to regulate oil, gas emissions: Guilbeault

Supreme Court opinion doesn't change plans to regulate oil, gas emissions: Guilbeault

OTTAWA — Regulations to cap greenhouse-gas emissions from oil and gas production will be published later this fall, and they won't be affected by a recent Supreme Court of Canada decision striking down parts of a federal environmental law, Environmen
Champagne says he wishes grocers were more 'forthcoming' on plans to stabilize prices

Champagne says he wishes grocers were more 'forthcoming' on plans to stabilize prices

OTTAWA — Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne says he wishes Canadian grocers would be more forthcoming with the public about their plans to stabilize prices.
Parks Canada signs agreement with First Nations, opens door to harvesting in Jasper

Parks Canada signs agreement with First Nations, opens door to harvesting in Jasper

Parks Canada and two First Nations have signed an agreement that points to a stronger Indigenous voice in national parks management and opens the door to harvesting in western Alberta's Jasper National Park.
Canadian spy chief stresses co-operation on research security at Five Eyes summit

Canadian spy chief stresses co-operation on research security at Five Eyes summit

OTTAWA — The head of Canada's spy service says the way to shield advanced technology from adversaries like China and Russia is to educate researchers and scientists about the risks, not tell them what they should or should not do.