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New Brunswick university had to remain quiet about Mastriano controversy: UNB head

New Brunswick university had to remain quiet about Mastriano controversy: UNB head

FREDERICTON — The president of the University of New Brunswick says he's kept a lid on publicly discussing the controversy surrounding an American politician's PhD because the institution did not want to be accused of interfering in U.S. politics.
Sea of red mourns B.C. Mountie Shaelyn Yang, who believed 'she could change world'

Sea of red mourns B.C. Mountie Shaelyn Yang, who believed 'she could change world'

RICHMOND, B.C. — British Columbia RCMP Const. Shaelyn Yang's cousin Ash Tan looked out on a sea of red serge at her funeral Wednesday and told of her lifelong dedication to helping others.
Quebec government says it is ready to make oath of office to the King optional

Quebec government says it is ready to make oath of office to the King optional

Quebec's governing Coalition Avenir Québec party says it is willing to make a constitutionally required oath to the King optional for members of the legislature.
Freedom Convoy lawyer says police gave protesters a 'steady stream' of information

Freedom Convoy lawyer says police gave protesters a 'steady stream' of information

OTTAWA — A lawyer representing some organizers of the "Freedom Convoy" says police were regularly leaking operational plans and other information to protesters in Ottawa during last winter's demonstrations.
Propeller malfunction caused plane to go off runway in Naujaat in 2020

Propeller malfunction caused plane to go off runway in Naujaat in 2020

NAUJAAT, Nunavut — A report from the Transportation Safety Board of Canada says a propeller malfunction caused a cargo plane to go off the runway in Naujaat, Nvt., two years ago.
Legault says Quebec can't take in more immigrants, after feds set 500K target by 2025

Legault says Quebec can't take in more immigrants, after feds set 500K target by 2025

MONTREAL — Quebec Premier François Legault is maintaining that the province cannot accept more than 50,000 immigrants a year despite Ottawa's plans to significantly raise the country's immigration levels.
'Tip of the iceberg': Report finds 252 school personnel accused of sexual offences

'Tip of the iceberg': Report finds 252 school personnel accused of sexual offences

Anne-Marie Robinson says being sexually exploited by her high school teacher in the 1970s completely derailed her life. She always thought what happened was a long time ago and, surely, the system must be fixed by now. But, she says, it hasn't.
Emergencies Act inquiry continues and Strike fight in Ontario: In The News for Nov. 2

Emergencies Act inquiry continues and Strike fight in Ontario: In The News for Nov. 2

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 Nov. 2 ... What we are watching in Canada ...
Addressing supply issues not substitute for rate hikes, says Bank of Canada official

Addressing supply issues not substitute for rate hikes, says Bank of Canada official

OTTAWA — Bank of Canada senior deputy governor Carolyn Rogers says addressing supply problems could help ease inflationary pressures but such policies wouldn't substitute the need for higher interest rates.
Video inconclusive on B.C. mayor's foot, but other evidence backs mischief case: RCMP

Video inconclusive on B.C. mayor's foot, but other evidence backs mischief case: RCMP

SURREY, B.C. — Surveillance video is inconclusive about whether a woman ran over Surrey, B.C.