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Desmond inquiry: focus of hearings shifts to examination of domestic violence

Desmond inquiry: focus of hearings shifts to examination of domestic violence

PORT HAWKESBURY, N.S. — The complex issue of domestic violence was the focus Tuesday for an inquiry investigating why Lionel Desmond, a former soldier from Nova Scotia, killed three family members and himself in 2017.
Trudeau, O'Toole battle for trust as poll suggests Liberals, Tories tied in support

Trudeau, O'Toole battle for trust as poll suggests Liberals, Tories tied in support

OTTAWA — The two front-runners in the federal campaign laid out their cases for why their opponent was misleading voters, hoping to win electors' trust as a new poll suggests the Liberals and Conservatives are running neck and neck.
Linda O'Leary found not guilty of careless driving in fatal boat crash

Linda O'Leary found not guilty of careless driving in fatal boat crash

Prosecutors failed to prove Linda O'Leary was operating her boat without proper care or consideration for others when it crashed into another vessel in central Ontario two years ago, a judge ruled Tuesday as he cleared her in the fatal collision.
Calgary firm advances new trial, manufacturing of mRNA vaccine for COVID-19

Calgary firm advances new trial, manufacturing of mRNA vaccine for COVID-19

OTTAWA — Calgary-based Providence Therapeutics says it has signed two contracts to have its developmental mRNA vaccine for COVID-19 manufactured in Canada.
Warmer-than-normal fall expected across much of the country

Warmer-than-normal fall expected across much of the country

TORONTO — Don't store away those cutoffs and sandals just yet; The Weather Network says there are still warm days to come this year.
Liberals, Tories in deadlock; Linda O'Leary verdict expected: In The News for Sept 14

Liberals, Tories in deadlock; Linda O'Leary verdict expected: In The News for Sept 14

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 Sept. 14... What we are watching in Canada ...
Fungus that's killed millions of bats found for the first time in Saskatchewan

Fungus that's killed millions of bats found for the first time in Saskatchewan

A fungus that is destroying bat populations in eastern North America has made its first appearance on the Canadian Prairies.
'It's terrifying': Police on hand as pandemic protesters picket hospitals

'It's terrifying': Police on hand as pandemic protesters picket hospitals

TORONTO — Two police officers escorted Faye Doiron and Randy Longaphie as they left Toronto General Hospital on Monday, helping the pair make their way through a crowd of protesters denouncing pandemic measures.
British Columbia introducing COVID-19 vaccine mandate for all health-care workers

British Columbia introducing COVID-19 vaccine mandate for all health-care workers

VANCOUVER — All health-care workers and volunteers will soon have to be vaccinated against COVID-19 in British Columbia as the provincial government expands its immunization program. Provincial health officer Dr.
Former fashion mogul Peter Nygard to face extradition hearing sooner than expected

Former fashion mogul Peter Nygard to face extradition hearing sooner than expected

WINNIPEG — An extradition hearing for a former Canadian fashion mogul facing sex trafficking and racketeering charges in the United States is being pushed up a month. Peter Nygard was to appear in court from Nov. 15 to Nov.
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