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Supreme Court sets standard for prosecutors seeking adult sentences for youth

Supreme Court sets standard for prosecutors seeking adult sentences for youth

The Supreme Court said in determining if a youth should be sentenced as an adult, a Crown must prove beyond a reasonable doubt that the youth has the developmental age and capacity to make moral judgments like an adult.
Canadian Union of Postal Workers urges workers to reject contract offer

Canadian Union of Postal Workers urges workers to reject contract offer

The Canadian Union of Postal Workers is urging workers to reject Canada Post's latest contract offer, saying a government-imposed vote on the Crown corporation's "best and final" offer sets a dangerous precedent.
Robust federal collection, analysis of UFO data could dispel misinformation: report

Robust federal collection, analysis of UFO data could dispel misinformation: report

Unusual sightings have drawn the attention of various federal agencies since the early days of the Cold War.
Carney to hold talks with Inuit leaders on major projects bill in N.W.T. next week

Carney to hold talks with Inuit leaders on major projects bill in N.W.T. next week

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney will be in Inuvik, N.W.T. on July 24 to continue talks with Indigenous groups on the government's major projects bill.
Quebec City region received 75 millimetres of rain in less than two hours on Thursday

Quebec City region received 75 millimetres of rain in less than two hours on Thursday

QUÉBEC — Up to 75 millimetres of rain fell over two hours in parts of the Quebec City area on Thursday when severe thunderstorms swept across southern Quebec.
Quebec Senator Pierre Moreau named new government leader in upper chamber

Quebec Senator Pierre Moreau named new government leader in upper chamber

OTTAWA — Quebec Senator Pierre Moreau is now the government's representative in the Senate, replacing Marc Gold who retired last month. Moreau will be tasked with guiding government legislation through the Senate in this new job.
In the news today: Jasper fire report cites provincial interference

In the news today: Jasper fire report cites provincial interference

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed...
How Vancouver's urban orcas create connections and community among followers

How Vancouver's urban orcas create connections and community among followers

VANCOUVER — Chatchawan Jaksuwong says he used to feel empty when he looked at the ocean.
Some of the best-known Canadian UFO sightings over the years

Some of the best-known Canadian UFO sightings over the years

OTTAWA — Some of the best-known Canadian cases of unusual sightings in the sky: May 20, 1967, near Falcon Lake, Man.
Pair of rare, multicoloured lobsters new summer stars of Dartmouth ocean centre

Pair of rare, multicoloured lobsters new summer stars of Dartmouth ocean centre

DARTMOUTH — Burrowing under seaweed and crawling around a large open-top tank at an ocean centre in Dartmouth, N.S., are two beady-eyed alien-like creatures named Moonmist and Bingo.