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Chronic RCMP officer shortages in rural areas evident in N.S. mass shooting: Mountie

Chronic RCMP officer shortages in rural areas evident in N.S. mass shooting: Mountie

HALIFAX — A senior Mountie who investigated the 2020 mass shooting in Nova Scotia RCMP told a public inquiry on Tuesday that the federal police force suffers chronic staffing shortages in its rural detachments.
What Pope Francis left out in his words of apology to residential school survivors

What Pope Francis left out in his words of apology to residential school survivors

OTTAWA — Pope Francis delivered a historic apology on Monday to survivors of Canada's residential schools.
Activists call for more HIV funding from Ottawa as AIDS conference opens in Montreal

Activists call for more HIV funding from Ottawa as AIDS conference opens in Montreal

MONTREAL — As an international AIDS conference begins in Montreal this week, Canadian HIV and AIDS organizations say Canada’s response to the disease at home has stalled.
Quebec climber Richard Cartier dies while climbing K2, world's second highest peak

Quebec climber Richard Cartier dies while climbing K2, world's second highest peak

A Quebec mountaineer has died while climbing K2, the world's second highest mountain. Richard Cartier, an experienced climber in his 60s from St-Jérôme, north of Montreal, died climbing the 8,611-metre high mountain located in Pakistan.
Privacy committee to conduct study of spyware tools used by RCMP

Privacy committee to conduct study of spyware tools used by RCMP

OTTAWA — A parliamentary committee will hold hearings on the RCMP's use of spyware and potential risks to the privacy rights of Canadians.
'Big Brother vibes': Spy agency ditches job ads after mixed reviews from focus groups

'Big Brother vibes': Spy agency ditches job ads after mixed reviews from focus groups

OTTAWA — Canada's cyberspy agency has changed course on proposed recruitment efforts after focus groups found job ads had too much of a "Big Brother vibe.
Ex-Liberal MP accused of using office for personal gain sees trial extended to fall

Ex-Liberal MP accused of using office for personal gain sees trial extended to fall

OTTAWA — The trial for former Liberal MP Raj Grewal, who stands accused of using his political office for personal financial gain, will extend until at least this fall.
After apology in Alberta, First Nations want Pope to say sorry on Quebec soil

After apology in Alberta, First Nations want Pope to say sorry on Quebec soil

MONTREAL — As Pope Francis's visit to Canada shifts east, Indigenous leaders say their communities deserve to hear him on Quebec soil beg forgiveness for the sins of the Catholic Church in that province.
Pope holds Edmonton mass, Hockey Canada allegations : In The News for July 26

Pope holds Edmonton mass, Hockey Canada allegations : In The News for July 26

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 July 26 ... What we are watching in Canada ...
Montreal monkeypox cases levelling off, but officials concerned by rises elsewhere

Montreal monkeypox cases levelling off, but officials concerned by rises elsewhere

MONTREAL — Monkeypox cases in Montreal appear to be hitting a plateau, but authorities say they're worried that soaring infections in the United States and a low vaccination rate could help the disease surge anew in the city. Dr.