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French teenager dies after dog sled crash northwest of Montreal

French teenager dies after dog sled crash northwest of Montreal

SAINT-MICHEL-DES-SAINTS, Que. — A coroner will investigate the death of a 13-year-old French tourist who struck a tree during a dog sled ride northwest of Montreal, provincial police said Tuesday.
In the news today: Canada to send drones to Ukraine as part of military aid package

In the news today: Canada to send drones to Ukraine as part of military aid package

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today...
Financial intelligence agencies flag attempts to skirt sanctions against Russia

Financial intelligence agencies flag attempts to skirt sanctions against Russia

OTTAWA — Canada's financial intelligence agency and European allies are highlighting attempts to export sensitive technology to Russia in violation of sanctions imposed against Moscow.
'It's devastating': Three children, two seniors dead in Saskatchewan house fire

'It's devastating': Three children, two seniors dead in Saskatchewan house fire

DAVIDSON, SASKATCHEWAN, CANADA — Investigators sifted through the charred remains of a home in central Saskatchewan on Monday following a fire that left three children and two seniors dead.
Lawyer for man who killed Quebec police officer says no sign of threat in final chat

Lawyer for man who killed Quebec police officer says no sign of threat in final chat

MONTREAL — A Quebec man who killed a provincial police officer last year gave no indication he was about to become violent, said his lawyer, who was likely the last person to chat with him before the stabbing attack.
Vancouver and Toronto renters lament quality of life more than homeowners: StatCan

Vancouver and Toronto renters lament quality of life more than homeowners: StatCan

VANCOUVER — Renters across the country faced record low vacancy rates and record high rent increases in 2023, but Statistics Canada says Toronto and Vancouver residents who don't own their homes face the greatest financial pressures.
Canada sending more than 800 drones to Ukraine for surveillance, supply transport

Canada sending more than 800 drones to Ukraine for surveillance, supply transport

OTTAWA — The Liberal government will dispatch more than 800 drones to Ukraine starting as early as this spring.
Woman dead, man charged with second-degree murder in stabbing east of Montreal

Woman dead, man charged with second-degree murder in stabbing east of Montreal

SAINT-BASILE-LE-GRAND, Que. — A 53-year-old Quebec man has been charged with second-degree murder in the stabbing death of his spouse in St-Basile-le-Grand, Que., just east of Montreal.
Jury in cold case murder sequestered as judge begins delivering instructions

Jury in cold case murder sequestered as judge begins delivering instructions

SAGUENAY, Que. — The jury that will decide the fate of a Quebec man charged with the first-degree murder and sexual assault of a 19-year-old junior college student in 2000 was sequestered today after the judge began delivering instructions.
New Supreme Court justice proud of 'demystifying' processes at the top bench

New Supreme Court justice proud of 'demystifying' processes at the top bench

OTTAWA — Trust in the Canadian justice system depends on clear communication to the public, Canada's newest Supreme Court justice said as she was officially welcomed to the country's highest court.