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Thousands of Canadians still in the dark days after fierce storms knocked out power

Thousands of Canadians still in the dark days after fierce storms knocked out power

Utility crews in Ontario, Quebec and New Brunswick were still working Tuesday to restore electricity to thousands of people in the dark days after last week's fierce winter storms knocked out their power.
Canadians fined at least $15M for breaking COVID quarantine rules in 2022, data shows

Canadians fined at least $15M for breaking COVID quarantine rules in 2022, data shows

OTTAWA — Canadians who were caught violating federal COVID-19 quarantine rules racked up at least $15 million in fines this year, according to the Public Health Agency of Canada, but it's not clear how much of that will actually be paid.
Canadian Blood Services needs blood, plasma donors after storm disruption

Canadian Blood Services needs blood, plasma donors after storm disruption

OTTAWA — Canadian Blood Services is hoping to appeal to the generous spirit of the holiday season as it faces a severe shortfall of blood products after several days of stormy weather across the country.
Expert warns of 'perfect storm' as the number of police shootings increases in 2022

Expert warns of 'perfect storm' as the number of police shootings increases in 2022

James Hanna was kind to animals and children. He was big on hugs and loved to travel. His family says he was excited about his future, but that was stolen by a stray bullet fired from an Edmonton police officer’s gun.
Flood warning in B.C. as power outages persist : In The News for Dec. 27

Flood warning in B.C. as power outages persist : In The News for Dec. 27

In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of Dec. 27 ... What we are watching in Canada ...
Thousands remain in the dark days after fierce storms knocked out power

Thousands remain in the dark days after fierce storms knocked out power

Thousands of Canadians who have been without power since last week's fierce winter storms spent Boxing day in the cold and dark while strong winds and high tides on the West Coast prompted a flood warning.
Interior Health says remaining patients from deadly B.C. bus crash expected to live

Interior Health says remaining patients from deadly B.C. bus crash expected to live

All of the remaining patients in hospital from a deadly Christmas Eve bus crash in British Columbia are expected to survive, according to an Interior Health official.
Passenger advocate urges stranded Sunwing passengers in Mexico to take legal action

Passenger advocate urges stranded Sunwing passengers in Mexico to take legal action

As hundreds of Canadians scramble to get home after their Sunwing flights from Mexico were cancelled last week, a passengers' rights advocate says stranded travellers should consider legal action if they aren't compensated by the airline.
Military can't—or won't— reveal outcomes of criminal sexual cases passed to civilians

Military can't—or won't— reveal outcomes of criminal sexual cases passed to civilians

OTTAWA — Military police don't know — or won't say — how many of the dozens of cases involving criminal sexual behaviour referred to civilian counterparts over the past year have resulted in charges.
With trust collapsing in the RCMP, some call for 'broken force' to be rebuilt

With trust collapsing in the RCMP, some call for 'broken force' to be rebuilt

Harry Bond is blunt in his assessment of the RCMP's role on the night his mother and father died in the Nova Scotia mass shooting — and of the force's potential to reform in the future.