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Vancouver airport hijacking suspect Shaheer Cassim makes video court appearance

Vancouver airport hijacking suspect Shaheer Cassim makes video court appearance

RICHMOND — The man accused of hijacking a plane on Vancouver Island and flying it back and forth above Vancouver International Airport last week made a brief court appearance by video in Richmond, B.C.
Danielle Smith backs 'better way' than cull at B.C. ostrich farm hit by avian flu

Danielle Smith backs 'better way' than cull at B.C. ostrich farm hit by avian flu

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says authorities should be looking for a “better way” than a mass cull to deal with a British Columbia ostrich farm that suffered an outbreak of avian flu.
Federal privacy watchdog discontinues investigation into student data breach

Federal privacy watchdog discontinues investigation into student data breach

The federal privacy watchdog says it has discontinued the investigation into a cybersecurity breach involving a student information system used across Canada, citing its satisfaction with the company's response and commitment to added security measur
Ottawa silent on replacements as special ambassador positions open up

Ottawa silent on replacements as special ambassador positions open up

OTTAWA — The Carney government is not saying whether it will keep appointing ambassadors on themes championed by the Trudeau cabinet, now that terms are lapsing for Ottawa's envoys on climate and women in security.
Federal government considers raising deposit insurance limit to $150,000

Federal government considers raising deposit insurance limit to $150,000

OTTAWA — The federal government is looking for feedback on changes to Canada's deposit insurance framework that could see the coverage limit raised to $150,000. Right now, the Canada Deposit Insurance Corp.
Murder probe after boy, 15, stabbed to death on downtown Vancouver street

Murder probe after boy, 15, stabbed to death on downtown Vancouver street

VANCOUVER — A 15-year-old boy was stabbed to death near Vancouver's Robson Square over the weekend and the killing is being investigated as a murder, police said Monday. Sgt.
In the news today: Trade war to dominate meeting with premiers, PM

In the news today: Trade war to dominate meeting with premiers, PM

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Videos in hockey players' trial highlight misconceptions about consent: law experts

Videos in hockey players' trial highlight misconceptions about consent: law experts

As five former Canadian world junior hockey players await a ruling in their sexual assault trial, legal experts say videos shown in court of the complainant saying she was OK with what had happened highlight a broader misunderstanding of consent and
Trump thinks Canadians 'nasty' for avoiding U.S. travel, banning booze: ambassador

Trump thinks Canadians 'nasty' for avoiding U.S. travel, banning booze: ambassador

Canadians avoiding travel to the United States and banning American alcohol are among the reasons U.S. President Donald Trump thinks the country is "nasty" to deal with, the U.S. ambassador to Canada said Monday.
U.S. senator in Ottawa urges Carney to quickly repeal digital services tax

U.S. senator in Ottawa urges Carney to quickly repeal digital services tax

OTTAWA — A U.S. senator is calling on Prime Minister Mark Carney to move quickly on repealing the digital services tax. "You all, to your credit, said you're not going to collect it.
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