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How Paul Bernardo's prison transfer renewed an old legal debate over just two words

How Paul Bernardo's prison transfer renewed an old legal debate over just two words

OTTAWA — The federal Conservatives say Canadians angry over Paul Bernardo's move to a medium-security prison have a Liberal government law to blame.
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In The News for today: Floods, fires and food Insecurities concerning Canadians

In The News for today: Floods, fires and food Insecurities concerning Canadians

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today...
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Climate change: Correlation between wildfires, flooding in Nova Scotia

Climate change: Correlation between wildfires, flooding in Nova Scotia

FREDERICTON — The fingerprints of climate change are all over the supercharged weather witnessed this year in Nova Scotia -- and the rest of the country -- from raging wildfires to devastating flooding.
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B.C. crews hopeful of forecasted heavy rain dampening massive Donnie Creek wildfire

B.C. crews hopeful of forecasted heavy rain dampening massive Donnie Creek wildfire

PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. — Crews fighting British Columbia's largest ever wildfire are hoping a "heavy, prolonged rain" in the forecast can help them turn the corner on the massive blaze.
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RCMP suspect Amber Alert kids taken off grid after 'preplanned' abduction by B.C. mom

RCMP suspect Amber Alert kids taken off grid after 'preplanned' abduction by B.C. mom

SURREY, B.C. — Police say they have "credible information" that two children who are the subject of an Amber Alert have been taken "off the grid" in an alleged "preplanned" abduction by their mother.
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B.C. resort manager says 'biggest shocker' is how quickly wildfire neared its site

B.C. resort manager says 'biggest shocker' is how quickly wildfire neared its site

VANCOUVER — The manager of an evacuated resort near the Ross Moore Lake wildfire in British Columbia's Interior said he could not believe how fast the fire grew over the weekend.
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B.C. announces new programs and police standards for sexual assault investigations

B.C. announces new programs and police standards for sexual assault investigations

68 sexual assault programs across the province will get annual funding, the B.C. government announced Monday.
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Journal series calls for inquiry into Canada's COVID-19 response, highlighting shortfalls

Journal series calls for inquiry into Canada's COVID-19 response, highlighting shortfalls

A new series published in the BMJ medical journal is calling for an independent inquiry into Canada's COVID-19 response.
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Mental health minister puts $156M toward launch of 988 crisis hotline in November

Mental health minister puts $156M toward launch of 988 crisis hotline in November

OTTAWA — The government is putting $156 million over three years toward a new three-digit suicide-prevention hotline, Mental Health Minister Carolyn Bennett announced Monday. Starting on Nov.
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Alberta government checking medical clinic offering faster physician access for a fee

Alberta government checking medical clinic offering faster physician access for a fee

EDMONTON — The Alberta government says it is checking into a Calgary clinic that is promising fast-track access to a family doctor along with other perks to patients who pay up to $4,800 a year.
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