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Advocates, executives gather for summit on airline accessibility

Advocates, executives gather for summit on airline accessibility

OTTAWA — Canada's airline industry will work to create a streamlined intake form for travellers with disabilities, the federal government says.
Man accused of killing two children at Quebec daycare to stand trial in April 2025

Man accused of killing two children at Quebec daycare to stand trial in April 2025

LAVAL, Que. — The man accused of murdering two children and injuring six others after a city bus crashed into a Montreal-area daycare is scheduled to stand trial over five weeks beginning in April 2025.
In the news today: Documents revealed Canada praised sanctioned Haitian

In the news today: Documents revealed Canada praised sanctioned Haitian

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today...
'Exceptional': Diplomat and RCMP praised sanctioned Haitian, emails suggest

'Exceptional': Diplomat and RCMP praised sanctioned Haitian, emails suggest

A Canadian diplomat and an RCMP officer heaped praise and gratitude on a sanctioned Haitian businessman that Global Affairs accuses of gangland connections, after he allowed a helicopter airlift of Canadian citizens and police at his luxury golf cour
B.C. government networks hit by 'sophisticated cybersecurity incidents': Eby

B.C. government networks hit by 'sophisticated cybersecurity incidents': Eby

VICTORIA — British Columbia Premier David Eby said late Wednesday that the province had identified "sophisticated cybersecurity incidents" involving government networks.
Feds defend carbon capture technology as Alberta project gets cancelled over cost

Feds defend carbon capture technology as Alberta project gets cancelled over cost

OTTAWA — Canada's energy minister is defending carbon capture and storage technology as both effective and affordable, after an Alberta power company walked away from a planned project and a study found that another project got public subsidies to co
'As though they were garbage': Trial hears serial killer targeted Indigenous women

'As though they were garbage': Trial hears serial killer targeted Indigenous women

WINNIPEG — A self-described white supremacist who killed four Indigenous women told police the slayings were drug-fuelled and that he viewed their deaths as "mercy killings," court heard during the opening day of his murder trial.
B.C. drug use advocates warn decriminalization change may cause more drug deaths

B.C. drug use advocates warn decriminalization change may cause more drug deaths

VANCOUVER — Health Canada's decision to allow British Columbia to again prohibit the use of illicit drugs in most public spaces will cause more deaths, the executive director of the Vancouver Area Network of Drug Users says.
Nijjar murder suspect says he had Canadian study permit in immigration firm's video

Nijjar murder suspect says he had Canadian study permit in immigration firm's video

SURREY, B.C. — One of the Indian nationals accused of murdering British Columbia Sikh activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar says in a social media video that he received a Canadian study permit with the help of an Indian immigration consultancy.
Canucks viewing parties to start Sunday in Vancouver park, far from downtown

Canucks viewing parties to start Sunday in Vancouver park, far from downtown

VANCOUVER — The City of Vancouver will host viewing parties for the Canucks' Round 2 playoff series against the Edmonton Oilers starting with Game 3 on Sunday.
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