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Halifax police officers who shot man armed with bow and arrow cleared of wrongdoing

Halifax police officers who shot man armed with bow and arrow cleared of wrongdoing

HALIFAX — Two Halifax police officers who fatally shot a man who pointed a fully drawn bow and arrow at them have been cleared of any wrongdoing by Nova Scotia's police watchdog.
R.J. Simpson chosen as next Northwest Territories premier

R.J. Simpson chosen as next Northwest Territories premier

YELLOWKNIFE — Newly elected members of the Northwest Territories legislature have chosen their next premier. R.J. Simpson, the legislature member for Hay River North, won on the second round of voting Thursday.
Manon Jeannotte from First Nation in Gaspé appointed Quebec lieutenant-governor

Manon Jeannotte from First Nation in Gaspé appointed Quebec lieutenant-governor

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he has appointed Manon Jeannotte as the new lieutenant-governor of Quebec.
Alouettes QB Fajardo says he prioritized winning over making money with extension

Alouettes QB Fajardo says he prioritized winning over making money with extension

Cody Fajardo says he’s more interested in collecting championships than fattening his wallet.
Surge in newcomers putting pressure on inflation via housing demand: BoC official

Surge in newcomers putting pressure on inflation via housing demand: BoC official

OTTAWA — The recent surge in newcomers is adding to inflation through housing demand, a senior Bank of Canada official said Thursday, warning rental and home prices could continue to rise without a boost to housing supply.
Hiker missing for a year near Sooke, B.C., found dead

Hiker missing for a year near Sooke, B.C., found dead

SOOKE, B.C. — The remains of a hiker who disappeared near Victoria a year ago have been found. Sooke RCMP say the remains of 38-year-old Melissa McDevitt have been located, and police do not believe criminality was involved.
Canada's Sports Hall of Fame completes overhaul

Canada's Sports Hall of Fame completes overhaul

CALGARY — Canada's Sports Hall of Fame has completed a seismic shift from bricks and mortar in Calgary to a hybrid involving a museum in Ottawa and an emphasis on digital storytelling From Wayne Gretzky to Georges St.
Financial intelligence agency levies $1.3 million penalty against CIBC

Financial intelligence agency levies $1.3 million penalty against CIBC

TORONTO — Canada's financial intelligence agency says it has levied a $1.3-million penalty against CIBC for non-compliance with money laundering and terrorist financing measures. The penalty, imposed on Oct.
Porter to become fixture in Raptors rotation as he recovers from lengthy injury

Porter to become fixture in Raptors rotation as he recovers from lengthy injury

TORONTO — Otto Porter Jr. smiled when he heard that Toronto Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic had called him a calming influence. "That's my job," said Porter.
Ontario pledges $4 million for 2025 world junior hockey championship in Ottawa

Ontario pledges $4 million for 2025 world junior hockey championship in Ottawa

OTTAWA — The Ontario government will provide $4 million in funding for the 2025 world junior hockey championship in Ottawa.