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Freedom Convoy lawyer says police gave protesters a 'steady stream' of information

Freedom Convoy lawyer says police gave protesters a 'steady stream' of information

OTTAWA — A lawyer representing some organizers of the "Freedom Convoy" says police were regularly leaking operational plans and other information to protesters in Ottawa during last winter's demonstrations.
Propeller malfunction caused plane to go off runway in Naujaat in 2020

Propeller malfunction caused plane to go off runway in Naujaat in 2020

NAUJAAT, Nunavut — A report from the Transportation Safety Board of Canada says a propeller malfunction caused a cargo plane to go off the runway in Naujaat, Nvt., two years ago.
Legault says Quebec can't take in more immigrants, after feds set 500K target by 2025

Legault says Quebec can't take in more immigrants, after feds set 500K target by 2025

MONTREAL — Quebec Premier François Legault is maintaining that the province cannot accept more than 50,000 immigrants a year despite Ottawa's plans to significantly raise the country's immigration levels.
'Tip of the iceberg': Report finds 252 school personnel accused of sexual offences

'Tip of the iceberg': Report finds 252 school personnel accused of sexual offences

Anne-Marie Robinson says being sexually exploited by her high school teacher in the 1970s completely derailed her life. She always thought what happened was a long time ago and, surely, the system must be fixed by now. But, she says, it hasn't.
Emergencies Act inquiry continues and Strike fight in Ontario: In The News for Nov. 2

Emergencies Act inquiry continues and Strike fight in Ontario: In The News for Nov. 2

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 Nov. 2 ... What we are watching in Canada ...
Addressing supply issues not substitute for rate hikes, says Bank of Canada official

Addressing supply issues not substitute for rate hikes, says Bank of Canada official

OTTAWA — Bank of Canada senior deputy governor Carolyn Rogers says addressing supply problems could help ease inflationary pressures but such policies wouldn't substitute the need for higher interest rates.
Video inconclusive on B.C. mayor's foot, but other evidence backs mischief case: RCMP

Video inconclusive on B.C. mayor's foot, but other evidence backs mischief case: RCMP

SURREY, B.C. — Surveillance video is inconclusive about whether a woman ran over Surrey, B.C.
'Power struggle' made it hard to manage 'Freedom Convoy,' inquiry hears

'Power struggle' made it hard to manage 'Freedom Convoy,' inquiry hears

OTTAWA — The "Freedom Convoy" protest that gridlocked downtown Ottawa for weeks last winter was a leaderless movement that saw power struggles among its key organizers, a public inquiry heard Tuesday.
Saskatchewan minister apologizes for defending Colin Thatcher at throne speech

Saskatchewan minister apologizes for defending Colin Thatcher at throne speech

REGINA — Saskatchewan's policing minister has apologized for defending the attendance of a notorious convicted killer at her government's tough-on-crime throne speech last week. Christine Tell says she shares Premier Scott Moe's apology from Monday.
Alberta NDP says B.C. doctor deal a wake-up call to Smith to knock off pseudo-science

Alberta NDP says B.C. doctor deal a wake-up call to Smith to knock off pseudo-science

EDMONTON — Alberta’s Opposition NDP leader says a proposed pay deal for B.C. doctors is a wake-up call to Premier Danielle Smith to knock off the pseudo-science and put down the wrecking ball aimed at the province’s health system.