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A man shot dead by the RCMP near Prince George on Monday is reported to have sent emails to a newspaper just before his death saying the police were trying to arrest him but he had done nothing wrong.

A decorated Canadian Forces officer was hailed by a military prosecutor for his "integrity and honour" Thursday even as he pleaded guilty to negligent performance of duty. Maj.

She describes her style as whimsical and edgy, but Ladysmith artist Sally Mann's sculpture of a mermaid Pamela Anderson might be her most outlandish creation yet.

The downside to Canada’s relatively liberal immigration policies is the risk that people will exploit those policies for illegal reasons.

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A Columbia Fuels driver whose truck crashed and spilled 43,000 litres of fuel into Goldstream River placed hundreds of people in jeopardy by driving while impaired and tired, prosecutor Steve Salmond told Western Communities provincial court Wednesda

The University of Victoria will resume bargaining with its support staff next week after several days of walkouts by members of the Canadian Union of Public Employees.

The Canadian Forces is increasing funding for treatment programs for mentally ill military personnel and veterans, a move the Opposition calls long overdue. Defence Minister Peter MacKay announced Wednesday his department will spend $11.

TODAY Rifflandia, four days of music, art, cinema, food and more. To Sunday at Market Square, Royal Athletic Park, Alix Goolden Hall, Club9ONE9, Victoria Events Centre, Lucky Bar and Metro Theatre. > See the GO section, page C1; rifflandia.com.

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