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Quebec judge says Crown failed to prove Nazism led to Holocaust in hate speech trial

Quebec judge says Crown failed to prove Nazism led to Holocaust in hate speech trial

The prosecution in the trial of a Montreal man accused of fomenting hatred against Jews failed to establish that the murder of Jews by the regime of Adolf Hitler was a consequence of Nazi ideology, a Quebec court judge said Friday
Assassination of Japan's Shinzo Abe 'horrifically disturbing': Trudeau

Assassination of Japan's Shinzo Abe 'horrifically disturbing': Trudeau

'He was a thoughtful, compassionate, strong leader who understood the importance of service, understood the importance of building a better world, better opportunities for his citizens,' Prime Minister says
Canadiens select Slafkovsky with top pick at NHL draft; Wright falls to No. 4

Canadiens select Slafkovsky with top pick at NHL draft; Wright falls to No. 4

MONTREAL — Juraj Slafkovsky was just as shocked as the Bell Centre crowd. And Shane Wright had to wait a lot longer than expected to hear his name called. The Montreal Canadiens hosted the first round of the 2022 NHL draft Thursday.
Whistleblower says Patrick Brown arranged her payment by third-party company

Whistleblower says Patrick Brown arranged her payment by third-party company

OTTAWA — A longtime Conservative organizer says Patrick Brown was personally involved in an arrangement that saw her paid by a third-party company for work she did on his leadership campaign.
AFN starts reviews into finances, bullying in chance to heal, clean up: Archibald

AFN starts reviews into finances, bullying in chance to heal, clean up: Archibald

The Assembly of First Nation’s annual meeting boiled over with accusations of corruption, a climate of toxicity and bullying in a crisis that the national chief says is a great opportunity for the organization to begin to heal
Chauvin gets 21 years for violating George Floyd’s civil rights

Chauvin gets 21 years for violating George Floyd’s civil rights

A federal judge on Thursday sentenced Derek Chauvin to 21 years in prison for violating George Floyd’s civil rights, telling the former Minneapolis police officer that what he did was 'simply wrong' and 'offensive'
WNBA players union 'stands with' Griner after guilty plea

WNBA players union 'stands with' Griner after guilty plea

Brittney Griner’s guilty plea Thursday has not lessened the support the Olympic gold medalist continues to receive from her WNBA peers
Ontario hospitals warn of more upcoming ER closures through the summer

Ontario hospitals warn of more upcoming ER closures through the summer

Some Ontario hospitals, particularly those in smaller communities, are warning that recent emergency department closures may recur throughout the summer as they scramble to address staffing shortages
One scandal too many: British PM Boris Johnson resigns

One scandal too many: British PM Boris Johnson resigns

Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced his resignation Thursday after droves of top government officials quit over the latest scandal to engulf him, marking an end to three tumultuous years
Rotting meat at shuttered butcher shop causes stink in North Bay

Rotting meat at shuttered butcher shop causes stink in North Bay

The power has long been cut off, and the foul smell and infestation of insects indicates meat has been festering inside for quite some time