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Funeral for two Edmonton police officers shot and killed responding to call

Funeral for two Edmonton police officers shot and killed responding to call

EDMONTON — Under a bright sun on streets wrapped in a chill wind, the formal goodbye for two Edmonton police officers began Monday with a solemn procession from the legislature through the city’s downtown. The caskets of Const.
Two-thirds of Canadians with disabilities found barriers on planes, trains: audit

Two-thirds of Canadians with disabilities found barriers on planes, trains: audit

OTTAWA — About two-thirds of people with disabilities encountered barriers on federally regulated planes and trains in 2019 and 2020, highlighting a lack of consultation and enforcement by agencies involved, the federal auditor general says in a new
Indigenous groups hope for infrastructure dollars and economic development in budget

Indigenous groups hope for infrastructure dollars and economic development in budget

OTTAWA — Funding for infrastructure and economic development are two of the main asks some prominent Indigenous organizations have put to the Liberal government in its upcoming budget.
Budget to include rebate for groceries, increase RESP withdrawal limit: source

Budget to include rebate for groceries, increase RESP withdrawal limit: source

The grocery rebate is not expected to be tied to actual grocery bills and is instead set to be administered through the GST rebate system. 
At least 10 injured after explosion destroys Calgary home: fire department

At least 10 injured after explosion destroys Calgary home: fire department

CALGARY — Officials say at least 10 people have been seriously injured after an explosion destroyed a home in Calgary.
Ottawa's slow rollout of internet to First Nations creating economic rift: audit

Ottawa's slow rollout of internet to First Nations creating economic rift: audit

OTTAWA — The federal government's slow rollout of high-speed internet to rural areas is putting First Nations at an economic disadvantage while billions of dollars earmarked to fix the issue remains untouched, says Canada's auditor general.
Two more bodies pulled from rubble after Old Montreal fire, five bodies identified

Two more bodies pulled from rubble after Old Montreal fire, five bodies identified

MONTREAL — Police say two more bodies have been pulled from the rubble of a building that caught fire March 16 in Old Montreal, bringing the death toll to seven. Police Insp.
MP Han Dong threatens legal action against Global over foreign interference report

MP Han Dong threatens legal action against Global over foreign interference report

OTTAWA — Han Dong is threatening legal action against Global News and its parent company after the media outlet published an allegation the Toronto MP spoke to a Chinese diplomat about delaying the release of two Canadians.
Feds say direction to bring men in Syria home amounts to 'wholesale expansion' of law

Feds say direction to bring men in Syria home amounts to 'wholesale expansion' of law

OTTAWA — A federal lawyer says a judge's erroneous direction that Canadian officials should secure the release of four men from detention in northeastern Syria amounts to a "wholesale expansion" of the law.
Saskatchewan judge grants bail to sisters who say they were wrongfully convicted

Saskatchewan judge grants bail to sisters who say they were wrongfully convicted

YORKTON, Sask. — A Saskatchewan judge has granted bail to two sisters who have spent nearly 30 years in prison for what they say are wrongful murder convictions.
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