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MPs debate bill that would outlaw advertising sugar to Canadian kids

MPs debate bill that would outlaw advertising sugar to Canadian kids

OTTAWA — Trix may be for kids, but a Quebec Liberal MP does not want that kind of cereal or other sugary foods marketed that way anymore.
Concerns raised over recommendation to phaseout RCMP police training Depot in Regina

Concerns raised over recommendation to phaseout RCMP police training Depot in Regina

REGINA — Saskatchewan politicians are raising concerns after a report recommended RCMP’s Depot police training academy in Regina be phased out for a new degree-style system.
Liberal minister's sister-in-law appointed as interim ethics commissioner

Liberal minister's sister-in-law appointed as interim ethics commissioner

OTTAWA — The sister-in-law of a Liberal cabinet minister has been named interim ethics commissioner as her office launches a search for a permanent new conflict-of-interest watchdog.
Former priest acquitted of assault after allegations from residential school survivor

Former priest acquitted of assault after allegations from residential school survivor

WINNIPEG — A judge acquitted a now-retired priest who was accused of forcing himself on a residential school student more than 50 years ago, saying she believes an assault happened but could not determine beyond a reasonable doubt who did it.
Florida aquarium agrees to return Lolita the orca to Pacific after 53 years in tank

Florida aquarium agrees to return Lolita the orca to Pacific after 53 years in tank

MIAMI — An orca known as Lolita could be heading back to her home waters in the Pacific Northwest, ending more than 50 years of tank captivity, after a deal was struck between the Miami Seaquarium and advocates pushing for her release.
Nova Scotia mass shooting inquiry identifies many RCMP failings, recommends overhaul

Nova Scotia mass shooting inquiry identifies many RCMP failings, recommends overhaul

TRURO, N.S. — A public inquiry has found widespread failures in how the Mounties responded to Canada's worst mass shooting and recommends that Ottawa rethink the RCMP's central role in Canadian policing.
Key recommendations of Nova Scotia mass shooting inquiry

Key recommendations of Nova Scotia mass shooting inquiry

TRURO, N.S.
House passes bill creating carve-outs for farmers in Canada's carbon pricing scheme

House passes bill creating carve-outs for farmers in Canada's carbon pricing scheme

OTTAWA — A private member's bill that would create specific carve-outs for farmers in Canada's carbon pricing scheme has passed in the House of Commons.

'Significant step towards reconciliation:' N.W.T. introduces bill to implement UNDRIP

YELLOWKNIFE — The Northwest Territories government has introduced a bill to guide implementation of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, which it says will advance reconciliation in the territory.
Judicial council takes next step in review of complaint against Supreme Court's Brown

Judicial council takes next step in review of complaint against Supreme Court's Brown

OTTAWA — The Canadian Judicial Council is taking the next step in its review of a complaint against Supreme Court of Canada Justice Russell Brown concerning alleged events at an Arizona resort.