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B.C. man accused of dark web fentanyl trafficking linked to U.S. Navy deaths: RCMP

B.C. man accused of dark web fentanyl trafficking linked to U.S. Navy deaths: RCMP

VANCOUVER — A British Columbia man has been indicted on U.S. federal charges for allegedly trafficking fentanyl over the dark web that resulted in the deaths of two American navy sailors.
Michelle Rempel Garner exits Patrick Brown campaign to consider UCP leadership run

Michelle Rempel Garner exits Patrick Brown campaign to consider UCP leadership run

OTTAWA — Michelle Rempel Garner, a longtime Conservative MP from Calgary, says she's stepping back from the federal Conservative leadership race to consider running for Jason Kenney's job.
Top court sends sentencing of two men in triple murder back to Alberta Appeal Court

Top court sends sentencing of two men in triple murder back to Alberta Appeal Court

OTTAWA — Canada's top court has sent the case of two men convicted in the slayings of three family members back to the Alberta Court of Appeal.
Fashion mogul Peter Nygard faces two additional sexual assault charges in Toronto

Fashion mogul Peter Nygard faces two additional sexual assault charges in Toronto

Canadian fashion mogul Peter Nygard is facing two new sexual assault charges. Toronto police say the force charged Nygard with two counts of sexual assault on Wednesday.
Quebec RCMP searching properties allegedly connected to neo-Nazi terrorist group

Quebec RCMP searching properties allegedly connected to neo-Nazi terrorist group

PLESSISVILLE, Que. — RCMP announced Thursday they were searching properties southwest of Quebec City that are allegedly connected to a neo-Nazi terrorist group.
New AI rules, study shows COVID made Canadians more trusting: In The News for June 16

New AI rules, study shows COVID made Canadians more trusting: In The News for June 16

In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of June 16 ... What we are watching in Canada ...
World cannot allow Russia, China to dominate critical minerals market: Wilkinson

World cannot allow Russia, China to dominate critical minerals market: Wilkinson

OTTAWA — The strategic mistake made in allowing Russia to have global dominance in oil and gas cannot be repeated as the world looks to massively ramp up production of critical minerals, Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson asserted this wee
Money laundering report points to government, RCMP failures, but finds no corruption

Money laundering report points to government, RCMP failures, but finds no corruption

VICTORIA — Money laundering in British Columbia reached "staggering" levels due to inadequate efforts by police, politicians and regulators to curtail the crime, but there was no evidence it involved official corruption, a long-awaited public inquiry
Pope's health is an 'extreme concern' but trip to Canada remains unchanged: Miller

Pope's health is an 'extreme concern' but trip to Canada remains unchanged: Miller

OTTAWA — Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Marc Miller said Wednesday Pope Francis's upcoming trip to Canada remains unchanged at the moment, but the pontiff's health is an "extreme concern.
Flood of atmospheric rivers in B.C. cost $675 million in insured damage: bureau

Flood of atmospheric rivers in B.C. cost $675 million in insured damage: bureau

VANCOUVER — November's floods in British Columbia that swamped homes and farms, swept away roads and bridges and killed five people are now the most costly weather event in provincial history.
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