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Vancouver officers testify about efforts to resuscitate Myles Gray after beating

Vancouver officers testify about efforts to resuscitate Myles Gray after beating

BURNABY, B.C.
First Nations in B.C. died at a much higher rate from toxic drugs, health authority

First Nations in B.C. died at a much higher rate from toxic drugs, health authority

VANCOUVER — Doug Kelly, the grand chief of the Sto:lo Nation, says parents need to love their children unconditionally even if they use drugs.
New Ontario Volkswagen EV battery plant to create 3,000 jobs

New Ontario Volkswagen EV battery plant to create 3,000 jobs

The small southwestern Ontario city that gained fame more than a century ago as Canada's railway capital is being remade as "the national anchor" of Canada's electric-vehicle supply chain, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Friday at the official lau
Coroner says Montreal police used unnecessary force, lacked training in man's death

Coroner says Montreal police used unnecessary force, lacked training in man's death

MONTREAL — A coroner's report into the 2017 death of a man killed by Montreal police says officers put themselves in danger and provoked the use of force.
Veterans warned of longer wait times due to federal public service strike

Veterans warned of longer wait times due to federal public service strike

OTTAWA — Ill and injured veterans were being warned to anticipate longer-than-normal wait times and delays as federal public servants — including hundreds of Veterans Affairs Canada employees — remained on the picket lines heading into the weekend.
Insurance association warns federal dental plan could lead employers to drop coverage

Insurance association warns federal dental plan could lead employers to drop coverage

OTTAWA — An association of health insurance providers warns it might not be worthwhile for small businesses to provide dental benefits to some employees once the government launches a national dental-care plan.
Federal public-service strike lands in middle of political battle for working class

Federal public-service strike lands in middle of political battle for working class

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has often been followed by crowds of people looking to snag selfies, but with the largest federal public-sector strike in decades underway, Jagmeet Singh is the one receiving rock-star treatment in Ottawa.
Former industry minister Navdeep Bains gets Rogers job, sparking criticism

Former industry minister Navdeep Bains gets Rogers job, sparking criticism

OTTAWA — Former Liberal industry minister Navdeep Bains is joining Rogers as the company's new chief corporate affairs officer, pushing critics to sound the alarm on a perceived politics-to-industry pipeline.
Canada's premiers, police chiefs reup calls on Ottawa to reform bail

Canada's premiers, police chiefs reup calls on Ottawa to reform bail

OTTAWA — The association representing Canada's chiefs of police is calling for the extension of a federal guns and gangs strategy and urgent reforms to the country's bail system after a meeting with provincial and territorial premiers Friday.
Family says First Nations man brain-dead after altercation with Saskatchewan police

Family says First Nations man brain-dead after altercation with Saskatchewan police

SASKATOON — The family of a First Nations man in Saskatchewan is calling for accountability and justice after an altercation earlier this month with Prince Albert police left him on life support with no brain activity.