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Man who set up fake Humboldt Broncos fundraiser gets 14-month jail sentence

Man who set up fake Humboldt Broncos fundraiser gets 14-month jail sentence

SASKATOON — A man who set up a fake online fundraiser for the Humboldt Broncos following the Saskatchewan hockey team's deadly bus crash has been sentenced to 14 months in jail.
UBC nursing student suing RCMP officer for alleged assault after health check

UBC nursing student suing RCMP officer for alleged assault after health check

KELOWNA, B.C. — A B.C. nursing student alleges she suffered physical and emotional injuries at the hands of an RCMP officer after her boyfriend called emergency services to request a health check. Mona Wang alleges Cpl.
Language barriers a challenge for police in an increasingly diverse Canada

Language barriers a challenge for police in an increasingly diverse Canada

Members and observers of Canada's law enforcement community say scrutiny of mental health interactions will not be complete without considerations of language diversity across the country.
Five retired Quebec clerics charged for alleged decades-long sexual abuse

Five retired Quebec clerics charged for alleged decades-long sexual abuse

MONTREAL — Five members of a Catholic religious order were charged Tuesday in connection with alleged sexual abuse of boys in their care between 1961 and 1989.
Feds prepared to push back against any new U.S. tariffs on aluminum, Duclos says

Feds prepared to push back against any new U.S. tariffs on aluminum, Duclos says

OTTAWA — Treasury Board President Jean-Yves Duclos said Tuesday federal officials will push back against any new protectionist effort by Donald Trump to impose tariffs on steel and aluminum, making the case that Canadian aluminum is no threat to the
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 6:17 p.m. on June 23, 2020: There are 101,963 confirmed and presumptive cases in Canada.
Idea for addressing racism in policing prompts tense exchange in Green debates

Idea for addressing racism in policing prompts tense exchange in Green debates

OTTAWA — One of the 10 people running to be the next leader of the Green Party of Canada said Tuesday police should have to pay racialized Canadians a fee every time they stop them — an idea that prompted a strong response from one of his rivals.
Eight more weeks of CERB to cost $17.9 billion, budget officer says

Eight more weeks of CERB to cost $17.9 billion, budget officer says

OTTAWA — A Liberal pledge to provide eight extra weeks of payments through the cornerstone benefit for people who've lost all or nearly all their work due to the COVID-19 pandemic is likely to cost the government $17.
Canada among safest countries in the world from COVID-19: report

Canada among safest countries in the world from COVID-19: report

A new report assesses the safety of 200 countries and regions across the world amid the COVID-19 pandemic
Tory MP fires student after allegation of theft from O'Toole campaign

Tory MP fires student after allegation of theft from O'Toole campaign

OTTAWA — A Conservative MP from Calgary has fired a summer student working in his office following allegations that someone stole campaign data from party leadership contender Erin O'Toole.