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Crown links B.C. teen to alleged harasser through video file, phone number, photo

Crown links B.C. teen to alleged harasser through video file, phone number, photo

NEW WESTMINSTER, B.C. — Crown attorneys have described a series of links they say connect British Columbia teenager Amanda Todd and the Dutch man accused of harassing and extorting her in B.C. Supreme Court on Thursday.
Pope Francis denounces 'evil' of sexual abuse for first time on Canadian soil

Pope Francis denounces 'evil' of sexual abuse for first time on Canadian soil

QUEBEC — For the first time since the start of a Canadian tour highlighted by apologies for the Catholic Church's role in Indigenous residential schools, Pope Francis on Thursday acknowledged sexual abuse inflicted on "minors and vulnerable people.
Mountie has 'impression' Liberal government interfered with N.S. mass shooting probe

Mountie has 'impression' Liberal government interfered with N.S. mass shooting probe

HALIFAX — A senior Mountie testified Thursday he believes political interference was behind RCMP Commissioner Brenda Lucki's determination to have police release details on the guns used in the Nova Scotia mass shooting.
From Buy American to 'North American': Manchin-Schumer deal amends EV tax credits

From Buy American to 'North American': Manchin-Schumer deal amends EV tax credits

WASHINGTON — No one, it seems, saw it coming — not even the federal government in Ottawa.
Canadian soldier of the First World War identified years after death in France

Canadian soldier of the First World War identified years after death in France

A Canadian soldier killed in battle during the First World War has been identified – more than a century later
'A long time coming': COVID vaccinations begin for little kids in Ontario

'A long time coming': COVID vaccinations begin for little kids in Ontario

TORONTO — Babies and preschoolers received stickers and plenty of praise upon getting their first COVID-19 vaccinations on Thursday as Ontario opened appointments for the shots to the youngest cohort.
Danielle Smith defends sovereignty plan, cancer remarks in UCP leadership debate

Danielle Smith defends sovereignty plan, cancer remarks in UCP leadership debate

MEDICINE HAT, ALBERTA, CANADA — Danielle Smith, considered one of the front-runners in the United Conservative Party leadership race, faced sharp criticism Wednesday from debate rivals over her Alberta sovereignty plan and controversial comments on c
Pope Francis expresses 'shame and sorrow' for residential schools in Quebec speech

Pope Francis expresses 'shame and sorrow' for residential schools in Quebec speech

QUEBEC — Pope Francis on Wednesday expressed shame and sorrow for the role Catholic institutions played in the “deplorable” residential school system, promising the church would help promote the Indigenous cultures the schools tried to erase.
Carcillo says testimony didn't acknowledge culture of hazing, abuse in CHL

Carcillo says testimony didn't acknowledge culture of hazing, abuse in CHL

Former NHL player Daniel Carcillo is angry about the testimony of Canadian hockey officials at a parliamentary hearing looking into the handling of recent assault allegations.
Two people arrested in murder of Ripudaman Singh Malik: homicide team

Two people arrested in murder of Ripudaman Singh Malik: homicide team

SURREY, B.C. — The son of Ripudaman Singh Malik says the announcement of first-degree murder charges against two men in his father's slaying brings "mixed emotions.