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Report details prison assault that led to B.C. serial killer Robert Pickton's death

Report details prison assault that led to B.C. serial killer Robert Pickton's death

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.
Convicted murderer Lori Bill Germa escapes from Archambault Institution in Quebec

Convicted murderer Lori Bill Germa escapes from Archambault Institution in Quebec

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.
Advocate calls for better rail safety on 12th anniversary of Lac-Mégantic disaster

Advocate calls for better rail safety on 12th anniversary of Lac-Mégantic disaster

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.
Environment group warns against repealing federal electric vehicle mandate

Environment group warns against repealing federal electric vehicle mandate

Clean Energy Canada says politicians should instead be helping to put more EVs on the road.
More soldiers, more money. Canada's top soldier extols benefits of spending boost

More soldiers, more money. Canada's top soldier extols benefits of spending boost

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.
Ex-fighter jet pilot Stephen Fuhr is on a mission to change how we arm the military

Ex-fighter jet pilot Stephen Fuhr is on a mission to change how we arm the military

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.
Trade war supercharges Montreal Comiccon attendance, spokesman says

Trade war supercharges Montreal Comiccon attendance, spokesman says

MONTREAL — A spokesperson for the Montreal Comiccon says the trade war with the United States could supercharge attendance at the colourful pop culture gathering.
Quebec bar suspends law licence of alleged Mafia leader Leonardo Rizzuto

Quebec bar suspends law licence of alleged Mafia leader Leonardo Rizzuto

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.
B.C. cabinet minister says she's 'fortunate' to have just half a dozen death threats

B.C. cabinet minister says she's 'fortunate' to have just half a dozen death threats

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.
Canada's environment ministers endorse updated air quality standards

Canada's environment ministers endorse updated air quality standards

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.