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Military dealing with gap in search-and-rescue services due to new procurement delay

Military dealing with gap in search-and-rescue services due to new procurement delay

OTTAWA — The Royal Canadian Air Force is relocating two aircraft from Winnipeg to Vancouver Island to address a gap in Canada’s search-and-rescue coverage, the result of yet another delay in Canada’s troubled military procurement system.
Jury chosen in sex assault trial of Hedley frontman Jacob Hoggard

Jury chosen in sex assault trial of Hedley frontman Jacob Hoggard

TORONTO — A panel of jurors has been chosen to hear the sex assault trial of Canadian musician Jacob Hoggard.
Man who supplied ammunition to Nova Scotia killer to take part in restorative justice

Man who supplied ammunition to Nova Scotia killer to take part in restorative justice

HALIFAX — A man accused of unlawfully providing ammunition to the gunman who killed 22 people in Nova Scotia two years ago has withdrawn his guilty plea and will instead take part in a restorative justice process.
No foul play suspected in deaths of four cadets at Royal Military College, CAF says

No foul play suspected in deaths of four cadets at Royal Military College, CAF says

Foul play from an outside source is not suspected in the deaths of four cadets at Canada's Royal Military College last week, the Department of National Defence said Wednesday.
MLA wants more public comment on feedlot plan near popular Alberta recreational lake

MLA wants more public comment on feedlot plan near popular Alberta recreational lake

The Alberta government must seek more public comment on a plan to build a cattle feedlot near a popular recreational lake or risk damaging public trust in how the industry is monitored, says an Opposition politician.
Automated cellphone warnings part of Alert Ready test in parts of Canada today

Automated cellphone warnings part of Alert Ready test in parts of Canada today

Cellphone users in several provinces and all the territories may be surprised by an automated emergency alert today, but participating governments say it's only a test.
Emergency alert test, N.S. mass shooting inquiry continues : In The News for May 4

Emergency alert test, N.S. mass shooting inquiry continues : In The News for May 4

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 May 4 ... What we are watching in Canada ...
Nova Scotia mass shooting gunman's estranged brother called him paranoid and dark

Nova Scotia mass shooting gunman's estranged brother called him paranoid and dark

HALIFAX — After the older brother he had met for the first time 10 years earlier killed 22 Nova Scotians in 2020, a Massachusetts man described his sibling to police as paranoid and said heharboured dark thoughts.
No winning ticket sold for Tuesday's $34 million Lotto Max jackpot

No winning ticket sold for Tuesday's $34 million Lotto Max jackpot

TORONTO — There was no winning ticket was sold in Tuesday's Lotto Max $34 million draw. The jackpot for the next draw on May 6 will be an estimated $42 million. The Canadian Press
Pimlico Confectioners, Keats London brand vegan products recalled for undeclared milk

Pimlico Confectioners, Keats London brand vegan products recalled for undeclared milk

A recall previously ordered for Pimlico Confectioners brand Vegan Fine Hazelnut Truffles over undeclared milk has been expanded to include two vegan products under the Keats London brand.