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An investigation report detailing the prison assault that led to the death of B.C. serial killer Robert Pickton says he was assaulted by another inmate who broke a broom handle and thrust it into his face.

MONTREAL — A 69-year-old convicted murderer that escaped from a prison in Quebec's Laurentians area might be in southwestern Ontario, Ontario Provincial Police said Sunday.

A spokesman for a citizens' rail safety group believes not enough has been done to ensure the town's residents are safe from future disasters.

Clean Energy Canada says politicians should instead be helping to put more EVs on the road.

Chief of the Defence Staff Gen. Jennie Carignan says it's been a good year for recruiting, with the CAF surpassing its objective by 2,000 for the first time in 10 years.

OTTAWA — Not that long ago, former air force fighter pilot Stephen Fuhr was just one among many voices in Canada complaining about the way the federal government makes big defence purchasing decisions.

MONTREAL — A spokesperson for the Montreal Comiccon says the trade war with the United States could supercharge attendance at the colourful pop culture gathering.

MONTREAL — Quebec's bar association has suspended the lawyer's licence of Leonardo Rizzuto, who was one of 11 people arrested last month in a police operation targeting organized crime.

Bowinn Ma says she knows it's strange to say, but she is aware of other elected officials who have been the subject of many more such threats.

YELLOWKNIFE — Canada's environment ministers have endorsed stronger air quality standards for fine particulate matter, while acknowledging the struggles caused by wildfires that can blanket the country in smoke advisories.