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A look at some of the victims in the Saskatchewan stabbings

A look at some of the victims in the Saskatchewan stabbings

The identities of some of those who died in a mass stabbing in Saskatchewan are starting to emerge. Police say 10 people were killed on the weekend on the James Smith Cree Nation and in the nearby community of Weldon.
Family of slain Calgary mother and daughter express fear, pain at sentencing hearing

Family of slain Calgary mother and daughter express fear, pain at sentencing hearing

CALGARY — Family members say they have struggled with fear and pain since a woman and her young daughter were killed and buried in a shallow grave west of Calgary more than three years ago.
Saskatchewan stabbings highlight rural policing challenges, experts say

Saskatchewan stabbings highlight rural policing challenges, experts say

An ongoing manhunt for a suspect in a series of deadly stabbings that shattered two small communities in Saskatchewan is raising fresh questions about rural policing in Canada.
Michigan signals intent to appeal decision keeping Line 5 dispute in federal court

Michigan signals intent to appeal decision keeping Line 5 dispute in federal court

WASHINGTON — Michigan's chief law enforcement officer isn't quite ready to give up on getting the dispute over the cross-border Line 5 pipeline remanded back to state court. Attorney General Dana Nessel, whose strategy hinges on getting Gov.
Yukon RCMP officer charged with using excessive force

Yukon RCMP officer charged with using excessive force

WHITEHORSE — An RCMP officer in Yukon has been accused of using excessive force when lodging a prisoner in police cells in Whitehorse. Const.
Quebec election: Coalition Avenir Québec Leader Legault pitches more hydro dams

Quebec election: Coalition Avenir Québec Leader Legault pitches more hydro dams

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Liberal cabinet meeting in Vancouver, looks to regroup ahead of fall sitting

Liberal cabinet meeting in Vancouver, looks to regroup ahead of fall sitting

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his cabinet are in Vancouver Monday for the start of a three-day retreat as they prepare for a fall sitting of Parliament, a new Conservative leader, and the ongoing pressures of the COVID-19 recovery and in
Past drug, alcohol use had caused stabbing suspect to lose mind: parole document

Past drug, alcohol use had caused stabbing suspect to lose mind: parole document

A fugitive wanted in a deadly stabbing rampage in Saskatchewan has a nearly two-decade long criminal record and a propensity for violence when intoxicated, a parole board document says.
Sask. stabbing suspect at large, NS shooting inquiry : In The News for Sept. 6 2022

Sask. stabbing suspect at large, NS shooting inquiry : In The News for Sept. 6 2022

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 Sept. 6 ... What we are watching in Canada ...
Kelly Witchekan was arrested in Saskatoon late yesterday evening

Kelly Witchekan was arrested in Saskatoon late yesterday evening

A dangerous person alert issued for Witchekan Lake First Nation in Saskatchewan has been cancelled after police arrested one of two suspects wanted in a shooting on the First Nation.