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Court hears final evidence in former military leader Edmundson's sex assault trial

Court hears final evidence in former military leader Edmundson's sex assault trial

OTTAWA — Lawyers for former military leader Haydn Edmundson wrapped up the evidentiary portion of his defence Wednesday, setting the stage for closing arguments in April in the retired vice-admiral's sexual assault trial.
First Nations call on feds to oppose nuclear waste disposal site near Ottawa River

First Nations call on feds to oppose nuclear waste disposal site near Ottawa River

OTTAWA — First Nations leaders are calling on the federal government to oppose a nuclear waste disposal site near the Ottawa River that they say threatens drinking water and their rights.
'Welcome home': Manitoba man who was switched at birth receives Métis citizenship

'Welcome home': Manitoba man who was switched at birth receives Métis citizenship

WINNIPEG — A Manitoba man who was switched at birth and raised without being aware of his Indigenous heritage for more than 60 years says he feels a sense of belonging after receiving his Métis citizenship.
Rental demand from international students will slow this year, but won't fall: RBC

Rental demand from international students will slow this year, but won't fall: RBC

OTTAWA — RBC says a recently announced cap on new study permits won't lead to an outright decrease in demand for rental housing from international students this year.
Opioid 25 times more powerful than fentanyl detected in Quebec City region

Opioid 25 times more powerful than fentanyl detected in Quebec City region

MONTREAL — A synthetic opioid 25 times more powerful than fentanyl has made its way to the Quebec City region, where public health officials reported Saturday they have detected the dangerous compound in pale green tablets that mimic the appearance o
Corporate profits must not trump public interest on AI: UN tech envoy

Corporate profits must not trump public interest on AI: UN tech envoy

MONTREAL — The United Nations’ top tech official fears that corporate interests may undermine the push to rein in artificial intelligence, exacerbating social divisions and encroaching on human rights.
Canada announces Ukraine $60M for F-16 supplies and equipment ahead of NATO meeting

Canada announces Ukraine $60M for F-16 supplies and equipment ahead of NATO meeting

Defence Minister Bill Blair says Canada will send Ukraine $60 million to support its F-16 fighter aircraft. The government says the money is part of the $500 million in military support announced last spring.
In the news today: Trudeau denounces protest outside Toronto's Mount Sinai hospital

In the news today: Trudeau denounces protest outside Toronto's Mount Sinai hospital

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today...
Evolving 'Freedom' movement fighting perceptions of 'government overreach': CSIS

Evolving 'Freedom' movement fighting perceptions of 'government overreach': CSIS

OTTAWA — The loosely knit collective that vocally opposed COVID-19 health measures has morphed into a movement waging a broader fight against "perceived government overreach," says a newly released assessment from Canada's spy agency.
Once-moribund Parti Québécois is resurgent, but support for independence staying flat

Once-moribund Parti Québécois is resurgent, but support for independence staying flat

MONTREAL — Almost a year and a half after it was widely seen as being near death, the Parti Québécois is topping provincial polls. And the party's leader, Paul St-Pierre Plamondon, is the seen as the best person to be premier.