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Court falls silent for two minutes in B.C. murder trial of Ibrahim Ali

Court falls silent for two minutes in B.C. murder trial of Ibrahim Ali

VANCOUVER — The B.C. Supreme Court first-degree murder trial of Ibrahim Ali fell silent for two full minutes as Crown attorney Daniel Porte neared the end of his closing arguments.
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Person believed to be behind bogus bomb threats in Ontario arrested in Morocco: OPP

Person believed to be behind bogus bomb threats in Ontario arrested in Morocco: OPP

ORILLIA, Ont. — Police in Ontario say they have "strong reason" to believe a person arrested in Morocco by Belgian police was also behind alleged bomb threats against schools across much of the province earlier this month.
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AGO says it will review policies amid criticism over Indigenous curator's departure

AGO says it will review policies amid criticism over Indigenous curator's departure

TORONTO — The Art Gallery of Ontario says it will review some of its governance policies and work on "rebuilding of trust" as it faces intense criticism over the departure of its celebrated Indigenous curator Wanda Nanibush earlier this month.
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Saskatchewan auditor to look into hotel expenses for social services recipients

Saskatchewan auditor to look into hotel expenses for social services recipients

REGINA — Saskatchewan's auditor is to investigate the province's procurement and payment practices when people on social assistance need to stay at hotels.
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Scientists feel interference in research has lessened but still occurs: survey

Scientists feel interference in research has lessened but still occurs: survey

Nearly one in 10 scientists say they have experienced political or workplace pressure to alter their findings, suggests a newly published paper surveying hundreds of researchers in government, academia and the private sector.
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Saskatchewan First Nation chief says Buffy Sainte-Marie should take DNA test

Saskatchewan First Nation chief says Buffy Sainte-Marie should take DNA test

The chief of a Saskatchewan First Nation that has been thrust into the controversy over Buffy Sainte-Marie’s ancestry says the legendary singer and songwriter should take a DNA test to provide an answer about her heritage.
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A 'predator' at CSIS: Officers allege rape, harassment and a toxic workplace culture

A 'predator' at CSIS: Officers allege rape, harassment and a toxic workplace culture

VANCOUVER — A rookie surveillance officer with Canada's spy agency and another officer decades her senior were tracking a person in British Columbia in the summer of 2019 when they lost sight of their target.
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Spectrum auction wraps, bringing more than $2.1 billion

Spectrum auction wraps, bringing more than $2.1 billion

OTTAWA — The federal government has announced the results of its latest spectrum auction offering telecommunications companies the chance to purchase chunks of mid-band wireless spectrum touted for being able to carry a lot of data over long distance
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Alberta set for $5.5B budget surplus despite big bucks for fires, floods and drought

Alberta set for $5.5B budget surplus despite big bucks for fires, floods and drought

EDMONTON — Alberta’s budget surplus is growing, but will be offset by more than $1 billion this year to pay for floods, forest fires and drought. Finance Minister Nate Horner says the province is on track to record a $5.
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Saskatchewan Roughriders hire Argos defensive co-ordinator Corey Mace as new coach

Saskatchewan Roughriders hire Argos defensive co-ordinator Corey Mace as new coach

REGINA — The Saskatchewan Roughriders have hired Corey Mace to be the team's next head coach, the team announced Thursday.
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