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Three more murder charges laid in Vancouver festival attack, police say

Three more murder charges laid in Vancouver festival attack, police say

VANCOUVER — The man accused of plowing a vehicle through a crowd at a Vancouver street festival faces more charges of second-degree murder.
Canadians proud to be considered 'nasty' in defending sovereignty, Eby says

Canadians proud to be considered 'nasty' in defending sovereignty, Eby says

Wedad Bishara says she's seen more clients interested in exploring Canada this year than in her three previous decades as a travel agent. Based in Vancouver, B.C., Bishara said U.S.
Autopsy shows Montreal girl, 9, drowned in New York state, father charged

Autopsy shows Montreal girl, 9, drowned in New York state, father charged

MONTREAL — A nine-year-old Montreal girl whose body was found in a shallow pond in Upstate New York on the weekend died from asphyxia due to drowning, New York State Police said Tuesday as they continued their homicide investigation.
Teen arrested in fatal downtown Vancouver stabbing of 15-year-old boy

Teen arrested in fatal downtown Vancouver stabbing of 15-year-old boy

VANCOUVER — Police in Vancouver say they have arrested a 17-year-old suspect in the stabbing death of a 15-year-old boy near Robson Square over the weekend.
Jasper marks one year since thousands fled wildfire on one road out in dark of night

Jasper marks one year since thousands fled wildfire on one road out in dark of night

JASPER, ALTA. — One year to the day a wind-whipped fire forced thousands to flee in the dark of night along one smoke-choked road, the mayor of Jasper acknowledged it was a moment of remembrance that some would much rather forget.
Carney says getting best possible deal with U.S. more important than Aug. 1 deadline

Carney says getting best possible deal with U.S. more important than Aug. 1 deadline

HUNTSVILLE, ONTARIO, CANADA — Prime Minister Mark Carney and the country's premiers downplayed the importance of a looming Aug. 1 deadline in trade talks with the U.S. on Tuesday, saying the objective is to get the best possible deal for Canadians.
Quebec woman who joined ISIL pleads guilty to supporting terror group

Quebec woman who joined ISIL pleads guilty to supporting terror group

MONTREAL — A Quebec woman who travelled to Syria to join the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant, and marry one of its fighters, has pleaded guilty to one count of participating in the activities of a terrorist group.
First Nations call off talks on forestry bill, say Quebec disrespecting rights

First Nations call off talks on forestry bill, say Quebec disrespecting rights

MONTREAL — First Nations in Quebec have walked away from talks with the provincial government on a forestry bill they say would pave the way to privatizing public land.
Crime severity index dropped four per cent last year, Statistics Canada says

Crime severity index dropped four per cent last year, Statistics Canada says

OTTAWA — The volume and severity of police-reported crime in Canada decreased four per cent last year after three annual increases in a row, the national statistics agency said Tuesday.
B.C. Coastal First Nations write to Carney, asking him to reject any new pipeline

B.C. Coastal First Nations write to Carney, asking him to reject any new pipeline

VANCOUVER — Coastal First Nations in British Columbia have issued an open letter to Prime Minister Mark Carney, asking him to reject any new proposal for a crude oil pipeline to the northwest coast.
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