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'The world has changed': Thousands mourn at funeral for B.C. Mountie Rick O'Brien, 51

'The world has changed': Thousands mourn at funeral for B.C. Mountie Rick O'Brien, 51

LANGLEY, B.C. — The Mountie killed in Coquitlam, B.C., less than two weeks ago has been remembered as a funny and loyal friend, a loving father and an officer who enjoyed connecting with young people. Thousands filled the event centre in Langley, B.
Quebec slow to improve public services for Indigenous people, says ombudsman

Quebec slow to improve public services for Indigenous people, says ombudsman

MONTREAL — The Quebec government has failed to implement most of the recommendations in a landmark report that found Indigenous people suffered systemic discrimination when accessing public services, the province's ombudsman said Wednesday.
Indigenous women, girls killed at rate six times higher than non-Indigenous: StatCan

Indigenous women, girls killed at rate six times higher than non-Indigenous: StatCan

OTTAWA — A new Statistics Canada report has found that homicides of Indigenous women and girls are less likely to result in the most serious murder charges than cases in which victims were non-Indigenous.
'Bear attack bad': Alberta couple identified as pair killed in grizzly attack

'Bear attack bad': Alberta couple identified as pair killed in grizzly attack

A family member of the couple killed by a grizzly bear in the wilderness of Banff National Park says he knew something was terribly wrong as soon as he received a call with a message from their satellite device.
Investigator was 'totally shocked' to see sensitive records sent to criminal suspect

Investigator was 'totally shocked' to see sensitive records sent to criminal suspect

OTTAWA — A retired RCMP investigator who examined a seized laptop computer said he was "totally shocked" to discover someone had sent sensitive intelligence documents to a criminal suspect.
Novavax touts non-mRNA COVID-19 vaccine, hopeful to meet domestic production deadline

Novavax touts non-mRNA COVID-19 vaccine, hopeful to meet domestic production deadline

OTTAWA — The last remaining manufacturer to offer an alternative to mRNA COVID-19 vaccines in Canada is hopeful it will meet the government's 2024 deadline to make the shots domestically.
Montreal transit special constables poised to receive pepper-gel weapon

Montreal transit special constables poised to receive pepper-gel weapon

Montreal's transit authority is poised to equip its security officers with cayenne pepper gel, a weapon it says is more appropriate than batons to use on people in crisis.
Incoming Manitoba premier Wab Kinew says focus turns to fixing health care

Incoming Manitoba premier Wab Kinew says focus turns to fixing health care

WINNIPEG — Incoming Manitoba premier Wab Kinew said Wednesday he's ready to start the hard work as his New Democrats work to fulfil their campaign promise to fix health care.
Manitoba Tory cabinet minister denounces right-wing pivot in election campaign

Manitoba Tory cabinet minister denounces right-wing pivot in election campaign

WINNIPEG — A Manitoba cabinet minister defeated in Tuesday's provincial election says the Progressive Conservative party she has served for years took a hard-right pivot during the election campaign and now needs to address an identity crisis.
Quebec police arrest 13 over alleged grandparent scams linked to organized crime

Quebec police arrest 13 over alleged grandparent scams linked to organized crime

MONTREAL — Thirteen people were arrested Wednesday in connection with an alleged grandparent fraud scheme linked to organized crime, Quebec provincial police said.
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