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IIO finds lethal force justified in shooting deaths of bank robbers; how the gunfight unfolded

IIO finds lethal force justified in shooting deaths of bank robbers; how the gunfight unfolded

B.C.’s police watchdog has cleared officers of any wrongdoing in the shooting deaths of two heavily-armed bank robbers at a Shelbourne Bank of Montreal branch in June.
Eric Akis: For a celebratory treat, go retro with seafood cocktail

Eric Akis: For a celebratory treat, go retro with seafood cocktail

A deluxe mix of chilled seafood decoratively served in a glass fits the bill for a holiday appetizer.
1 woman's story of rape convinced all Weinstein trial jurors

1 woman's story of rape convinced all Weinstein trial jurors

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Most of the jurors at Harvey Weinstein's Los Angeles trial were ready to convict him of crimes related to three of the four women he was charged with raping or sexually assaulting.
'My heart is crying': Afghan refugees wait on family members to join them in Canada

'My heart is crying': Afghan refugees wait on family members to join them in Canada

TORONTO — Khalid Khogiani arrived in Canada from Afghanistan through Pakistan more than a year ago and has been waiting for the Canadian government to process the refugee applications for his wife, mother and siblings ever since.
Quebec court sides with First Nation regarding underfunding of its police force

Quebec court sides with First Nation regarding underfunding of its police force

MONTREAL — First Nations in northern Quebec are calling on the province and the federal government for more funding for Indigenous police forces, following an appeals court decision in favour of the Pekuakamiulnuatsh Takuhikan First Nation.
Trudeau signals shift away from humanitarian aid toward financing infrastructure

Trudeau signals shift away from humanitarian aid toward financing infrastructure

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is signalling a shift away from humanitarian aid toward funding infrastructure projects in developing countries.
The year in markets: stocks and bonds both tumbled in 'perfect storm'

The year in markets: stocks and bonds both tumbled in 'perfect storm'

OTTAWA — Investors had few places to hide this year. As of closing Wednesday, Canada's main stock index has dropped 12 per cent from the all-time high it hit in the spring.
Canadian writer for 'Anne Rice's Interview With the Vampire' addresses fan backlash

Canadian writer for 'Anne Rice's Interview With the Vampire' addresses fan backlash

Adam O’Byrne had largely put aside acting to work behind-the-scenes in television, but he could not turn down a hair-raising cameo on AMC's “Anne Rice’s Interview with the Vampire.
Execs from grocery giants push back against inflation profiteering claims

Execs from grocery giants push back against inflation profiteering claims

OTTAWA — Grocery executives are disputing an accusation that grocery giants are taking advantage of inflation to drive up their own profits.
Eric Akis: Two recipes to make your own eggnog

Eric Akis: Two recipes to make your own eggnog

For a modern version of the festive drink, temper the eggs — or replace them entirely, using oat milk and tofu instead.
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