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London attacker says he regrets the loss he caused; victims' family rejects apology

Nathaniel Veltman, 23, was found guilty in November of four counts of first-degree murder and one count of attempted murder for hitting the Afzaal family with his truck while they were out for a walk on June 6, 2021.

Jan 23, 2024 5:53 PM Read more >

Here's how key players reacted to the Federal Court's decision on the Emergencies Act

OTTAWA — The Federal Court ruled Tuesday the Liberal government’s invocation of the Emergencies Act in response to the "Freedom Convoy" protests was unreasonable and led to the infringement of constitutional rights.

Jan 23, 2024 5:21 PM Read more >

Federal use of the Emergencies Act was unreasonable, judge rules

OTTAWA — A judge has ruled it was unreasonable for the Liberal government to use the Emergencies Act to quell "Freedom Convoy" protests in the national capital and at key border points two years ago.

Jan 23, 2024 5:14 PM Read more >

NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh kicks off caucus retreat with pitch for next election

EDMONTON — Federal NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh is making a pitch to Canadians that his party is a viable alternative to the Liberals or Conservatives when voters go to the ballot box in the next federal election.

Jan 23, 2024 4:59 PM Read more >

'Sabotage': Nails placed in tree trunks at future Quebec EV battery plant site

MONTREAL — Swedish manufacturer Northvolt says the site of its future electric vehicle battery plant near Montreal was sabotaged after nails were driven into trees that are set to be cut down.

Jan 23, 2024 4:50 PM Read more >

Cap on student visas could wreak financial havoc on Ontario universities, says rep

OTTAWA — The Council of Ontario Universities says the newly announced cap on international student admissions is unfairly punishing responsible institutions alongside bad actors in the post-secondary sector.

Jan 23, 2024 4:34 PM Read more >

Feds to launch Canada-U.S. engagement strategy as presidential election looms

MONTREAL — Canada survived the unpredictable nature of the first Trump administration by promoting shared interests on both sides of the border, and that approach won't change no matter who wins the next presidential election, Prime Minister Justin T

Jan 23, 2024 4:04 PM Read more >

RCMP have draft response to N.S. mass shooting inquiry, but no deadline to release it

HALIFAX — The head of the Nova Scotia RCMP said Tuesday he's seen a draft plan on how the Mounties will respond to the inquiry into the 2020 mass shooting that started in Portapique, N.S., but Dennis Daley couldn't say when it will be released.

Jan 23, 2024 4:02 PM Read more >

Some facts about the Metro Vancouver transit strike that has paralyzed bus services

VANCOUVER — Bus and SeaBus services in Metro Vancouver are paralyzed for a second day amid a strike by transit supervisors.

Jan 23, 2024 3:07 PM Read more >

Class-action lawsuit approved over COVID-19 outbreaks in Quebec long-term care

MONTREAL — A judge has approved a class-action lawsuit that accuses Quebec's health network of failing to protect long-term care centres during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic and causing avoidable suffering and death to thousands of resident

Jan 23, 2024 2:54 PM Read more >