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HALIFAX — The RCMP has yet to provide a substantive response about its widely criticized handling of Nova Scotia’s April 2020 mass shooting, says a lawyer whose firm represents a majority of the families affected by the tragedy.

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — A disbarred Newfoundland lawyer facing charges related to child pornography has been granted bail by a provincial court judge.

Ontario Housing Minister Steve Clark apologized Thursday for his role in the government's Greenbelt land swap, a day after the province's integrity commissioner found he violated two sections of the Members Integrity Act.

REGINA — The Saskatchewan Party government is forecasting a lower surplus than budgeted this year due to decreased resource revenues and higher expenses.

KINNEAR SETTLEMENT, N.B. — New Brunswick RCMP are investigating a four-vehicle crash that left a 25-year-old man dead.

CALGARY — The Alberta government said Thursday it still expects a $2.4-billion surplus by the end of the fiscal year, despite slightly lower oil prices and wildfires that have already burned through most of its contingency fund.

Peel Regional Police say about 40 per cent of calls to the region's 911 service are for non-emergency situations, which can leave some people seeking emergency assistance waiting on the phone.

TORONTO — A more pessimistic outlook on interest rates and the economy led CIBC to boost how much it set aside for bad loans in its latest quarter, a move echoed by other banks as they prepare for slower growth ahead.

TORONTO — Scotiabank announced a raft of changes in its senior executive ranks, including a new head for the group overseeing its Tangerine online banking business and a new chief human resources officer.

MONTREAL — Laurentian Bank of Canada reported a dip in third-quarter profits as it continues to work through a strategic review.