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Financial intelligence agency tracking signs of homegrown terrorism financing

Financial intelligence agency tracking signs of homegrown terrorism financing

OTTAWA — Efforts by Canada's financial intelligence agency over the last three years uncovered activity related to homegrown terrorism, the bankrolling of international terrorist groups and attempts by Canadians to take part in extremism abroad.
'Prey-switching' blamed for death of Toronto woman mauled by coyotes 13 years ago

'Prey-switching' blamed for death of Toronto woman mauled by coyotes 13 years ago

HALIFAX — A new and unusual theory has emerged about the coyotes that killed a young Toronto woman on a Nova Scotia hiking trail 13 years ago. Researchers say that on Oct.
Lotto 649 winning numbers for Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2022

Lotto 649 winning numbers for Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2022

TORONTO — The winning numbers in Wednesday's Lotto 649 draw for an estimated $5 million: 09, 21, 34, 37, 41 & 44.
Asia stocks follow Wall St down as Fed warns of higher rates

Asia stocks follow Wall St down as Fed warns of higher rates

BANGKOK (AP) — Asian shares skidded Thursday after a retreat on Wall Street as markets registered their dismay over the Federal Reserve’s warning that still higher interest rates are in store following its latest increase. Oil prices fell while U.S.
Everland brand organic coconut chocolate bark recalled over undeclared milk

Everland brand organic coconut chocolate bark recalled over undeclared milk

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has issued a recall for Everland brand organic coconut chocolate bark because the candy contains milk that is not listed on the label.
B.C. jury finds escaped inmate guilty of first-degree murder of Vancouver Island man

B.C. jury finds escaped inmate guilty of first-degree murder of Vancouver Island man

VANCOUVER — The daughters of a man killed by two inmates who escaped a Vancouver Island prison say they're grateful and relieved the men are being held accountable for the crime, but a guilty verdict won't bring their father back.
Ottawa aims to reduce size of salmon fishing industry by buying licences

Ottawa aims to reduce size of salmon fishing industry by buying licences

VANCOUVER — The federal government is offering to buy Pacific salmon commercial fishing licences from those looking to get out of the declining industry as it tries to protect the fish that remain.
Yukon, Canada announce agreement to advance nature conservation and protection

Yukon, Canada announce agreement to advance nature conservation and protection

MONTREAL — The Yukon and federal governments have signed a new agreement to advance nature conservation and protection across the territory.
Winnipeg police commit to working with First Nations groups on landfill search

Winnipeg police commit to working with First Nations groups on landfill search

WINNIPEG — Police are to be part of a committee led by First Nations groups to determine the feasibility of recovering the remains of two Indigenous women believed to in a landfill outside Winnipeg.
Alberta premier apologizes, tries to clarify comment about First Nations

Alberta premier apologizes, tries to clarify comment about First Nations

EDMONTON — Premier Danielle Smith says she is sorry if anyone misinterpreted earlier remarks to conclude she was equating Ottawa’s treatment of Alberta to the systemic and horrific abuse of First Nations people in Canada.