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RCMP investigating two areas over possible cause of fire that destroyed Lytton, B.C.

RCMP investigating two areas over possible cause of fire that destroyed Lytton, B.C.

Investigators in British Columbia have zeroed in on two areas of interest for the cause of a fire that razed the village of Lytton.
Multiple people dead after construction crane collapses in Kelowna, B.C.

Multiple people dead after construction crane collapses in Kelowna, B.C.

KELOWNA, B.C. — The head of a development company building a 25-storey residential tower says there were "multiple" fatalities after a crane collapsed in Kelowna, B.C., on Monday.
Saskatchewan premier says Ottawa has rejected province's carbon pricing plan

Saskatchewan premier says Ottawa has rejected province's carbon pricing plan

REGINA — Premier Scott Moe says Ottawa has rejected Saskatchewan's plan for replacing the federal carbon price with one of its own, while the Liberal government is saying any proposed changes simply have to wait.
Privacy law applies to Google results, judge says in 'right to be forgotten' case

Privacy law applies to Google results, judge says in 'right to be forgotten' case

OTTAWA — A federal judge says the results of Google searches are covered by the law governing how companies handle personal information, a victory for people seeking a digital "right to be forgotten.
Group behind church court challenges hired private investigator to follow judge

Group behind church court challenges hired private investigator to follow judge

WINNIPEG — A group supporting multiple churches across the country in court challenges against COVID-19 public health orders has admitted to hiring a private investigator to follow a Manitoba judge.
Trial begins for Montreal cop charged with sexually assaulting Ontario woman

Trial begins for Montreal cop charged with sexually assaulting Ontario woman

MONTREAL — The trial for the first police officer to be charged following an independent investigation by Quebec's police watchdog began Monday with the alleged victim taking the stand.
The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada for Monday, July 12, 2021

The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada for Monday, July 12, 2021

The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada (all times eastern): 5:45 p.m. Alberta is reporting a total of 90 COVID-19 cases over the last three days: 31 on Friday, 29 on Saturday and 30 on Sunday.
Alberta Premier Jason Kenney wants Canada to reopen to fully vaccinated visitors

Alberta Premier Jason Kenney wants Canada to reopen to fully vaccinated visitors

OTTAWA — Canada should reopen the border to fully vaccinated foreign visitors, Alberta Premier Jason Kenney said Monday, adding he will advocate for the loosened rules the next time provincial leaders have a conversation with Prime Minister Justin Tr
Canada to donate 17.7M doses of AstraZeneca and raise money for global vaccination

Canada to donate 17.7M doses of AstraZeneca and raise money for global vaccination

OTTAWA — Canada will donate nearly 18 million doses of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine to poorer countries, but is keeping millions of extra doses of mRNA vaccines for potential boosters as the World Health Organization is urging more generosity to st
Feds launch tourism fund to help tourism businesses avoid spiral of debt, Joly says

Feds launch tourism fund to help tourism businesses avoid spiral of debt, Joly says

OTTAWA — The federal government is offering easy financing for the country's beleaguered tourism operators, which the minister in charge says should help companies mired in debt.
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