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How N.S. mass shooting could bring law that makes abusers' tactics a crime

How N.S. mass shooting could bring law that makes abusers' tactics a crime

HALIFAX — The repeated threats and isolation a Nova Scotia mass shooter allegedly used against his spouse show why such cruelty should be a criminal offence in Canada, experts on domestic violence say.
RCMP facing 'systemic sustainability challenges' due to provincial policing role

RCMP facing 'systemic sustainability challenges' due to provincial policing role

OTTAWA — The RCMP's costly contract policing obligations across Canada are draining resources from the force's federal duties in areas such as organized crime and national security, an internal government memo warns.

No winning ticket for Saturday night's $21 million Lotto 649 jackpot

TORONTO — No winning ticket was sold for the $21 million jackpot in Saturday night's Lotto 649 draw. However, the guaranteed $1 million prize went to a ticket holder in the Prairies.
A look at how provinces plan to emerge from COVID-19 shutdown

A look at how provinces plan to emerge from COVID-19 shutdown

Provinces have been releasing plans for easing restrictions that were put in place to limit the spread of COVID-19.
Employers worry about safety, cash flow, second wave in COVID-19 restart

Employers worry about safety, cash flow, second wave in COVID-19 restart

VICTORIA — Chef Kreg Graham says he's been doing a lot of thinking about washing dishes now that some COVID-19 restrictions have been lifted and he can start serving meals again.
The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada

The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada

The latest numbers of confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 7:30 p.m. on May 23, 2020: There are 83,621 confirmed and presumptive cases in Canada.
Liberals table proposal for expanded Commons COVID-19 meetings, summer sittings

Liberals table proposal for expanded Commons COVID-19 meetings, summer sittings

OTTAWA — The Liberals have tabled a proposal that would see expanded Parliamentary meetings to discuss the government's response to the COVID-19 crisis as well as a handful sittings over the summer.
Plastics bans, environmental monitoring get short shrift during pandemic

Plastics bans, environmental monitoring get short shrift during pandemic

The plastics industry has seen an uptick in demand in the midst of the virus.
Body found in Lac-St-Jean region could be one of two missing French snowmobilers

Body found in Lac-St-Jean region could be one of two missing French snowmobilers

MONTREAL — A body found along the shoreline of Lac-St-Jean on Friday evening might be one of two remaining French snowmobilers listed as missing after their trip turned deadly in January.
'Canary in the coal mine:' Meat industry says more safety coming with COVID-19

'Canary in the coal mine:' Meat industry says more safety coming with COVID-19

CALGARY — A group representing Canada's meat-packers is expecting more changes in the coming months to make sure workers have protection from COVID-19. Chris White, president of the Canadian Meat Council, says $77.
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