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Another scandal for Quebec anti-corruption unit after ex-boss accused of media leaks

Another scandal for Quebec anti-corruption unit after ex-boss accused of media leaks

MONTREAL — Quebec's anti-corruption unit has taken another hit to its credibility after details of a court ruling released publicly this week said the former head of the police force derailed a high-profile fraud trial by orchestrating leaks to the m
Canada adds Vladimir Putin's alleged girlfriend, Alina Kabaeva, to the sanctions list

Canada adds Vladimir Putin's alleged girlfriend, Alina Kabaeva, to the sanctions list

OTTAWA — A woman believed to be the girlfriend of Russian President Vladimir Putin was among 22 individuals added to the list of Russians sanctioned by Canada over the war in Ukraine.
Hedley singer Jacob Hoggard facing new sexual assault charge

Hedley singer Jacob Hoggard facing new sexual assault charge

Canadian musician Jacob Hoggard, who is currently awaiting a verdict in his sexual assault trial, has been charged in another alleged sexual assault.
What jurors didn't hear in the Jacob Hoggard sex-assault trial

What jurors didn't hear in the Jacob Hoggard sex-assault trial

Jurors have begun their deliberations in the sexual assault trial of Canadian musician Jacob Hoggard, lead singer of the band Hedley. Here is some of the information they were barred from hearing during trial in order to protect their impartiality.
Senior Mountie describes 'beast' of organization that oversaw mass shooting response

Senior Mountie describes 'beast' of organization that oversaw mass shooting response

HALIFAX — A senior Nova Scotia Mountie involved in the response to the worst mass shooting in modern Canadian history told an inquiry Tuesday that confusion was inevitable as the police force rapidly built a "beast" of an organization to stop an acti
A correction to a quick list that moved with a B.C. old-growth logging story

A correction to a quick list that moved with a B.C. old-growth logging story

VANCOUVER — In a quick list on numbers that moved on May 28 with a story about old-growth logging, The Canadian Press erroneously said 7,200 hectares of at-risk old-growth forests logged since November amounts to the size of nearly 90 football fields
Government failing disabled veterans with delays, long wait times: auditor general

Government failing disabled veterans with delays, long wait times: auditor general

OTTAWA — The federal government is failing to keep its promise to care for veterans, Canada’s auditor general declared on Tuesday as she called for a real plan to ensure ill and injured ex-soldiers aren’t forced to wait months, or even years, for the
Prison service must do more to remove barriers for Indigenous, Black offenders: AG

Prison service must do more to remove barriers for Indigenous, Black offenders: AG

OTTAWA — The federal auditor general says Canada's prison service has not given offenders timely access to programs to help ease them back into society, including courses specific to women, Indigenous people and visible minorities.
Pandemic measures to remain at border for at least another month, PHAC announces

Pandemic measures to remain at border for at least another month, PHAC announces

OTTAWA — COVID-19 restrictions at the border will remain in place for at least another month, the Public Health Agency of Canada reported Tuesday.
Quebec to use HPV test to screen for cervical cancer, replacing Pap test

Quebec to use HPV test to screen for cervical cancer, replacing Pap test

MONTREAL — Quebec says it will start using human papillomavirus tests as its primary screening tool for cervical cancer, replacing the Pap smear.
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