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RCMP confirm all 22 victims of 2020 mass killing were firearm-related homicides

RCMP confirm all 22 victims of 2020 mass killing were firearm-related homicides

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia RCMP confirmed to The Canadian Press Monday that all 22 victims of the April 2020 mass killing in the province were shot.
'Weather whiplash' ahead as Canada enters winter, Weather Network says

'Weather whiplash' ahead as Canada enters winter, Weather Network says

TORONTO — One of Canada's most high-profile weather forecasters says the extreme storms that have pummelled parts of the country over the past month may be a sign of what lies ahead for the upcoming winter.
Omicron arrives in Canada and B.C.'s flood forecast: In The News for Nov. 29

Omicron arrives in Canada and B.C.'s flood forecast: In The News for Nov. 29

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 Nov. 29 ... What we are watching in Canada ...
Pandemic pressures: Nova Scotia offers pioneering helpline exclusively for men

Pandemic pressures: Nova Scotia offers pioneering helpline exclusively for men

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia has established what is believed to be Canada's first 24-hour helpline exclusively for men in response to an urgent need that arose as the COVID-19 pandemic took hold.
B.C. set to use Alert Ready system when next storm strikes in days ahead

B.C. set to use Alert Ready system when next storm strikes in days ahead

VICTORIA — British Columbia is prepared to use a national emergency alert system ahead of what could be the most intense rainfall since a storm two weeks ago devastated communities and destroyed critical infrastructure, the government announced on Su
Ontario detects Canada's first two known cases of Omicron COVID-19 variant

Ontario detects Canada's first two known cases of Omicron COVID-19 variant

Omicron response should focus on global vaccine equity, not travel bans: scientists

Omicron response should focus on global vaccine equity, not travel bans: scientists

As Canada confirms its first cases of the Omicron COVID-19 variant, scientists say banning travellers from southern African countries in an effort to curb its importation is wishful thinking that could do more harm than good.
Quebec police investigating violent arrest involving Black teenagers

Quebec police investigating violent arrest involving Black teenagers

MONTREAL — Videos circulating on social media over the weekend of Quebec City police involved in a violent arrest with Black teenagers prompted reactions across the province, including from the premier.
Dogs trained to comfort nervous people, help kids get COVID-19 vaccines

Dogs trained to comfort nervous people, help kids get COVID-19 vaccines

OTTAWA — Children turning up for their COVID-19 vaccine in Quebec last Friday were surprised to find not just the promise of a sticker at the end of the ordeal, but a waggy-tailed dog eager to be petted and potentially calm their fears over getting t
Government to introduce bill outlawing conversion therapy for adults and children

Government to introduce bill outlawing conversion therapy for adults and children

OTTAWA — The federal government is expected to reintroduce a bill that would ban conversion therapy on Monday in a move that would both fulfill an election campaign promise and potentially close loopholes that emerged the last time such legislation c
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