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Federal ministers still lack mandate letters, two months after majority shuffled

Federal ministers still lack mandate letters, two months after majority shuffled

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has yet to issue mandate letters for his cabinet ministers, leaving those in new roles without clear marching orders two months after announcing an overhaul to his front bench.
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Grizzly bear attacks rare, but a risk in wilderness, experts say after Banff deaths

Grizzly bear attacks rare, but a risk in wilderness, experts say after Banff deaths

BANFF NATIONAL PARK, ALBERTA, CANADA — Grizzly bear experts say fatal attacks are extremely rare, but it's always a risk when people venture into the wilderness.
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Major events over the course of the Manitoba election campaign

Major events over the course of the Manitoba election campaign

WINNIPEG — Manitoba voters head to the polls on Tuesday. Here is a list of the major events during the provincial election campaign: — Sept. 5: Premier Heather Stefanson calls an election for Oct. 3, the date set out in provincial law.
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Military withdraws final conduct charge against Lt.-Gen. Steven Whelan

Military withdraws final conduct charge against Lt.-Gen. Steven Whelan

GATINEAU, Que. — Lt.-Gen. Steven Whelan wiped away tears Monday morning when military prosecutors withdrew the final charge against him, bringing an end to the case.
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Diwali fireworks advisory issued despite warnings it might be discriminatory: emails

Diwali fireworks advisory issued despite warnings it might be discriminatory: emails

OTTAWA — At least two Environment Canada meteorologists warned that linking Diwali fireworks to air pollution in an air quality advisory could be perceived as discriminatory, internal emails show, but the advisory was still published.
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House prepares to vote on new Speaker in rare mid-session election as MPs vie for job

House prepares to vote on new Speaker in rare mid-session election as MPs vie for job

OTTAWA — The House of Commons will vote for a new Speaker Tuesday in a rare mid-session election.
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Woman, 79, killed at Quebec seniors residence; suspect, 81, under watch in hospital

Woman, 79, killed at Quebec seniors residence; suspect, 81, under watch in hospital

TERREBONNE, Que. — A 79-year-old woman was killed over the weekend at her seniors residence, and an 81-year-old man found unconscious in her room is a suspect in her death, police north of Montreal said Monday. Capt.
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Trial to begin for former RCMP intelligence director accused of disclosing secrets

Trial to begin for former RCMP intelligence director accused of disclosing secrets

OTTAWA — More than four years after Cameron Jay Ortis was charged with breaching Canada's secrets law, the former RCMP intelligence director is about to get his day in court. Ortis was taken into custody in Ottawa on Sept.
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A look at how to avoid a bear encounter after fatal attack in Banff National Park

A look at how to avoid a bear encounter after fatal attack in Banff National Park

BANFF, Alta. — A couple and their dog were killed on the weekend in a grizzly bear attack in the wilderness of Banff National Park in Alberta.
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In the news today: Manitoba politicians make final pitch before tomorrow's election

In the news today: Manitoba politicians make final pitch before tomorrow's election

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today...
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