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Elections NWT says legislature has delayed October election over wildfires

Elections NWT says legislature has delayed October election over wildfires

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Quebec kids killed: Domestic homicide often follows many warning signs, experts say

Quebec kids killed: Domestic homicide often follows many warning signs, experts say

The death of a Quebec man and his two children is a reminder for Canadians to be aware of the warning signs that someone may harm members of their own family, domestic violence researchers say.
Police say Montreal fire last March that killed seven now a criminal investigation

Police say Montreal fire last March that killed seven now a criminal investigation

MONTREAL — A fire last March that killed seven people in a heritage building in Old Montreal has turned into a criminal investigation that could lead to a wide range of charges, from arson to murder, city police said Monday.
Quebec father who murdered his two three-year-olds arrested days before, friend says

Quebec father who murdered his two three-year-olds arrested days before, friend says

NOTRE-DAME-DES-PRAIRIES, Que. — A Quebec man accused of killing his two three-year-old boys before taking his own life had been arrested for harassing the mother of the children just days before the tragedy, a friend of the suspect says.
B.C.'s agriculture industry at forefront of climate change reality

B.C.'s agriculture industry at forefront of climate change reality

"...I'm very concerned about our future, with the events that we're seeing now."
Moscow helping cybercriminals operate with 'near impunity': Canadian Cyber Centre

Moscow helping cybercriminals operate with 'near impunity': Canadian Cyber Centre

OTTAWA — Russian intelligence services and police will help cybercriminals operate with "near impunity" against their targets — including Canadians — in coming months, a new federal report predicts.
A look at how Canada's housing woes are straining the budgets of foreign students

A look at how Canada's housing woes are straining the budgets of foreign students

Housing woes for international students have made headlines in recent weeks as they grapple with lack of housing, inadequate placements or fake admissions offers.
Montreal police warn of rising number of sextortion cases targeting youth

Montreal police warn of rising number of sextortion cases targeting youth

Montreal police are warning young people to be careful online after the number of sextortion cases they've seen has risen dramatically.
In the news today: Wildfire damage update today for residents of BC's Shuswap region

In the news today: Wildfire damage update today for residents of BC's Shuswap region

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today...
NWT premier: Trudeau made 'specific commitments' during weekend meeting in Edmonton

NWT premier: Trudeau made 'specific commitments' during weekend meeting in Edmonton

EDMONTON — After saying last week she was angry Northerners don't receive the same services from the federal government as people in the rest of Canada, Northwest Territories Premier Caroline Cochrane says the prime minister made "specific commitment