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RCMP launch code of conduct probe in B.C. over violent arrest caught on video

WILLIAMS LAKE, B.C. — The RCMP's North District commander says video taken of a violent arrest in Williams Lake, B.C., doesn't show the full scope of the arrest or provide the context of what happened beforehand.

Oct 27, 2020 2:38 PM Read more >

Trump signs proclamation formally exempting Canadian aluminum from tariffs — for now

WASHINGTON, Wash. — Donald Trump has officially let Canadian aluminum producers out of the national-security doghouse — for now. The U.S.

Oct 27, 2020 2:30 PM Read more >

Corrections watchdog urges moratorium on doctor-assisted deaths in Canadian prisons

OTTAWA — Canada's prison ombudsman is calling for a moratorium on allowing medically assisted deaths inside federal correctional institutions, part of a sweeping annual report that also took a closer look at the prevalence of sexual violence behind b

Oct 27, 2020 2:25 PM Read more >

Feds split rapid-housing cash between big cities, offer up rest for projects

OTTAWA — Fifteen cities will share $500 million in federal funding so they can buy properties being sold because of the COVID-19 pandemic and use them to help keep people from becoming homeless.

Oct 27, 2020 2:01 PM Read more >

Nunavut legislation would create civilian police oversight with cultural adviser

IQALUIT, Nunavut — Nunavut is not closing the door on having its own police oversight body and new legislation would allow it to start hiring civilian investigative groups, says the territory's deputy justice minister.

Oct 27, 2020 1:57 PM Read more >

Canadians' interactions with each other significantly reduced: cellphone data study

TORONTO — Canadians dramatically altered their behaviour by permanently reducing their interactions with others even as they began moving around more during the pandemic, a new study of cellphone data suggests.

Oct 27, 2020 1:28 PM Read more >

Another First Nation in Nova Scotia plans to start a self-regulated lobster fishery

HALIFAX — Another First Nation is starting a self-regulated fishery in Nova Scotia even though it suffered backlash from the decision of the Sipekne'katik First Nation to harvest lobster outside the federally regulated fishing season.

Oct 27, 2020 1:23 PM Read more >

Deaf blind woman's rights breached by how student loan administered: court

TORONTO — An Ontario court has ruled that the provincial and federal governments must operate their student loan program in a way that ensures those with disabilities who take longer to complete their studies are not saddled with more debt than their

Oct 27, 2020 1:08 PM Read more >

U.S. election results one factor that could impact immigration to Canada next year

OTTAWA — After four years of Canada positioning itself as a more welcoming destination than the U.S. for new immigrants, the upcoming presidential election could change that dynamic.

Oct 27, 2020 12:05 PM Read more >

Canada-U. S. refugee pact to remain in place until court challenge is resolved

OTTAWA — A judge says a refugee pact between Canada and the United States will remain in place until a full legal hearing of the measure is resolved.

Oct 27, 2020 9:35 AM Read more >