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Punish Russia for sex crimes against Ukrainian women and children: Ukraine ambassador

Punish Russia for sex crimes against Ukrainian women and children: Ukraine ambassador

OTTAWA — Ukraine's ambassador-designate to Canada says Russia must be held accountable for its troops committing sex crimes, including against children.
Quebec takes over Montreal rail line, sending another project back to planning stage

Quebec takes over Montreal rail line, sending another project back to planning stage

MONTREAL — The Quebec government and the City of Montreal are taking over a light rail system proposed for the east end of the province's biggest city, sending another major infrastructure project back to the drawing board.
Biker protest cost up to $3M to police, sustainable solution needed: board chair

Biker protest cost up to $3M to police, sustainable solution needed: board chair

OTTAWA — The "Rolling Thunder" protest in the national capital over the weekend cost an estimated $2.5 to $3 million to police, says the chair of Ottawa's police services board.
Crown denounces 'bias' of defence expert who assessed Quebec Halloween murder suspect

Crown denounces 'bias' of defence expert who assessed Quebec Halloween murder suspect

QUEBEC — The Crown's cross-examination of an expert witness in the case of the Quebec City Halloween 2020 murders led to tense exchanges on Monday between the judge and the prosecutor. Prosecutor François Godin suggested that Dr.
Polar bear experts say killing animal in Quebec was necessary, standard practice

Polar bear experts say killing animal in Quebec was necessary, standard practice

MONTREAL — It was necessary to shoot dead instead of relocate a polar bear found wandering on Quebec's Gaspé peninsula over the weekend, wildlife experts said Monday.
Nova Scotia's mass shooting inquiry will soon focus on killer's violent past: report

Nova Scotia's mass shooting inquiry will soon focus on killer's violent past: report

HALIFAX — The inquiry investigating the 2020 mass shooting in Nova Scotia released an interim report Monday that charts its progress and defends its decision to limit witness testimony.
Conservatives, Bloc pan government move to allow midnight sittings in Parliament

Conservatives, Bloc pan government move to allow midnight sittings in Parliament

OTTAWA — The Conservatives say the prime minister is trying to create “an audience, not an opposition" after the Liberal government introduced changes to allow midnight sittings for the rest of the spring.
New legal restrictions needed on police use of facial recognition: privacy watchdogs

New legal restrictions needed on police use of facial recognition: privacy watchdogs

OTTAWA — It should be illegal for police to use facial recognition technology to monitor people involved in peaceful protest, Canada's privacy commissioners say in flagging a need for new legislation governing the emerging tool.
It's official: Who's in, who's out of the Conservative leadership race

It's official: Who's in, who's out of the Conservative leadership race

OTTAWA — The Conservative party says there are six official candidates in the leadership race that will culminate with a winner announced Sept. 10.
Sex assault trial getting underway for Hedley frontman Jacob Hoggard

Sex assault trial getting underway for Hedley frontman Jacob Hoggard

TORONTO — The sex assault trial of Canadian musician Jacob Hoggard is getting underway after multiple delays caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.