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Alek Minassian had anger issues, knew right from wrong, murder trial hears

Alek Minassian had anger issues, knew right from wrong, murder trial hears

TORONTO — The man who killed 10 people after driving a van down a Toronto sidewalk had anger issues, felt powerless and haunted by his failures and knew right from wrong, court heard Tuesday. Dr.
Saga over senator who posted anti-Indigenous letters continues in Senate

Saga over senator who posted anti-Indigenous letters continues in Senate

OTTAWA — Lynn Beyak, the senator who posted derogatory letters about Indigenous people on her website, once again faces the prospect of expulsion from the Senate.
Conservatives prepared to debate assisted-dying bill around the clock: O'Toole

Conservatives prepared to debate assisted-dying bill around the clock: O'Toole

OTTAWA — Many people will suffer needlessly if Conservatives continue filibustering a bill on medically assisted dying beyond a court-imposed deadline of Dec. 18, Justice Minister David Lametti said Tuesday.
Trump signs order to put Americans at head of vaccine line, vows to work with world

Trump signs order to put Americans at head of vaccine line, vows to work with world

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The United States will "work with the world" to distribute COVID-19 vaccines, President Donald Trump vowed Tuesday, even as he signed an order aimed at putting Americans at the head of the line.
New Brunswick woman remains stranded a week after storm washed out bridge to home

New Brunswick woman remains stranded a week after storm washed out bridge to home

SUSSEX, N.B. — A New Brunswick woman finds herself still stranded a week after flooding washed out a bridge to her home. Mary Ann Coleman of Waterford, N.B.
Future value of Trans Mountain pipeline rests on Liberals' climate plans, PBO says

Future value of Trans Mountain pipeline rests on Liberals' climate plans, PBO says

OTTAWA — The federal government could end up losing money on the Trans Mountain pipeline if it further tightens its climate policy and ends up decreasing demand for Canadian oil, the parliamentary budget officer says.
Governments to invest in $875-million biofuel plant project southeast of Montreal

Governments to invest in $875-million biofuel plant project southeast of Montreal

MONTREAL — Quebec and federal officials announced an investment Tuesday in a biofuel production facility that will use non-recyclable residual materials, diverting those items from landfills while reducing greenhouse gases in the province.
MP drafts legislation to open floodgates on interprovincial booze sales

MP drafts legislation to open floodgates on interprovincial booze sales

OTTAWA — A Conservative backbencher is aiming to open the floodgates on cross-country booze shipments, drafting legislation that offers a workaround to interprovincial trade barriers.
Raven that was stolen from Montreal-area zoo has been found: executive director

Raven that was stolen from Montreal-area zoo has been found: executive director

MONTREAL — A Montreal-area zoo says a raven that went missing during a break-in at the property last month has been found.
Food prices rising and Britain rolls out COVID-19 vaccine: In The News for Dec. 8

Food prices rising and Britain rolls out COVID-19 vaccine: In The News for Dec. 8

In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of Dec. 8 ... What we are watching in Canada ...
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