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Three accused of Sikh activist's murder face court in person, fourth attends by video

Three accused of Sikh activist's murder face court in person, fourth attends by video

SURREY, B.C. — A British Columbia judge has ordered four Indian nationals accused of murdering Sikh activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar to have no contact with several people in the community in the men's latest court appearance.
Trudeau mum on International Criminal Court prosecution request as MPs react

Trudeau mum on International Criminal Court prosecution request as MPs react

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has not yet weighed in on a push from the International Criminal Court to prosecute his Israeli counterpart and others over the war in the Gaza Strip, but his deputy says it's "inappropriate" to equate leaders o
Freeland says government will introduce capital gains legislation before summer break

Freeland says government will introduce capital gains legislation before summer break

OTTAWA — Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland says the Liberal government will introduce legislation to increase the inclusion rate on capital gains before the parliamentary summer break.
Killer Robert Pickton in life-threatening condition after Quebec prison attack

Killer Robert Pickton in life-threatening condition after Quebec prison attack

MONTREAL — Correctional Service Canada has confirmed that B.C. serial killer Robert Pickton was the inmate injured in a "major assault" Sunday at a Quebec prison.
No proof of sexual misconduct against Quebec cardinal: Vatican-mandated investigation

No proof of sexual misconduct against Quebec cardinal: Vatican-mandated investigation

QUEBEC — A retired judge mandated by the Vatican to investigate sexual misconduct allegations against a Quebec cardinal says that despite the complainant refusing to collaborate with the probe, he could find no evidence tying the church leader to the
Federal Court certifies class-action lawsuit against military over mental health

Federal Court certifies class-action lawsuit against military over mental health

OTTAWA — The Federal Court has certified another class-action lawsuit against the military, filed by a man who says he faced discrimination because of his mental health.
Opposition push to oust Speaker for third time over Liberal post attacking Poilievre

Opposition push to oust Speaker for third time over Liberal post attacking Poilievre

OTTAWA — The Opposition Conservatives, backed by the Bloc Québécois, are calling for the House Speaker to resign over what they say is yet another display of partisan behaviour.
Winnipeg trial hears admitted serial killer searched web for serial killer definition

Winnipeg trial hears admitted serial killer searched web for serial killer definition

WINNIPEG — The trial of man who has admitted to killing four women has heard he searched the internet to look up the definition of what it means to be a serial killer.
Cooler, wetter weather aids B.C. wildfire fight in northeast

Cooler, wetter weather aids B.C. wildfire fight in northeast

VANCOUVER — The BC Wildfire Service says cooler, wetter conditions are allowing crews to make progress in their firefight in the province's northeast where thousands of evacuees remain out of their homes for a second week.
Canada sanctions Russian companies accused of shipping North Korea weapons to Ukraine

Canada sanctions Russian companies accused of shipping North Korea weapons to Ukraine

OTTAWA — Canada has again sanctioned Russians and companies it says are supporting Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.