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RCMP officer hesitated after speeding by N.S. mass shooter on second day of killings

RCMP officer hesitated after speeding by N.S. mass shooter on second day of killings

HALIFAX — In the seconds after a Mountie sped past a gunman wanted for a murderous rampage in Nova Scotia two years ago, the officer hesitated about whether to give chase, and by the time he did the suspect was gone.
Canada edges farther away from NATO spending target in latest estimate

Canada edges farther away from NATO spending target in latest estimate

OTTAWA — A new NATO report suggests that while most other allies have started to invest more in defence, Canada is even farther from meeting the military alliance's spending target than previously believed.
Federal Crown prosecutors deny wrongdoing regarding secret trial held in Quebec

Federal Crown prosecutors deny wrongdoing regarding secret trial held in Quebec

MONTREAL — Federal prosecutors on Thursday said they did nothing wrong in connection with a secret criminal trial that took place in Quebec and that was described by the province's Court of Appeal as contrary to the fundamental principles of justice.
U.S. using Defense Production Act to kick-start domestic critical minerals production

U.S. using Defense Production Act to kick-start domestic critical minerals production

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden brandished one of the biggest weapons in his economic arsenal Thursday in hopes of turning the United States into a leading producer of electric-vehicle batteries and the minerals used to make them.
Canadian songwriters made on average $67 in royalties from digital platforms in 2021

Canadian songwriters made on average $67 in royalties from digital platforms in 2021

OTTAWA — The body representing Canada's songwriters and composers has revealed that on average musicians writing their own material earned only $67 last year in royalties from domestic streaming services.
Starting Friday, vaccinated travellers to Canada don't need a COVID-19 test

Starting Friday, vaccinated travellers to Canada don't need a COVID-19 test

OTTAWA — The eye-watering sensation of a swab up the nose will no longer be a cost of admission to Canada for vaccinated travellers as of Friday.
Northwest Territories to drop COVID-19 mask mandate, isolation measures Friday

Northwest Territories to drop COVID-19 mask mandate, isolation measures Friday

YELLOWKNIFE — The Northwest Territories says it will end all of its COVID-19 public health measures Friday, including mandatory isolation for people who test positive for the virus.
'Hope for change:' First Nations delegates meet with Pope Francis at Vatican

'Hope for change:' First Nations delegates meet with Pope Francis at Vatican

ROME — Kukpi7 Chief Rosanne Casimir says she felt the responsibility of her people flowing through her as she handed Pope Francis a handwritten invitation to visit her territory.
Conservative party says membership data is safe after reports of alleged hack

Conservative party says membership data is safe after reports of alleged hack

OTTAWA — The Conservative Party of Canada says it's confident data about its members has not been compromised following reports of an alleged breach.
Supreme Court restores multimillion-dollar fine for Quebec maple syrup thief

Supreme Court restores multimillion-dollar fine for Quebec maple syrup thief

OTTAWA — Canada's highest court ruled Thursday that one of the men behind the notorious 2012 maple syrup heist in Quebec will have to pay a $9.1-million fine.
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