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'Bear attack bad': Alberta couple identified as pair killed in grizzly attack

'Bear attack bad': Alberta couple identified as pair killed in grizzly attack

A family member of the couple killed by a grizzly bear in the wilderness of Banff National Park says he knew something was wrong as soon as he received a call with a message from their satellite device.
Indigenous women, girls killed at rate six times higher than non-Indigenous: StatCan

Indigenous women, girls killed at rate six times higher than non-Indigenous: StatCan

OTTAWA — A new Statistics Canada report says homicides of Indigenous women and girls are less likely to result in the most serious murder charges than cases in which victims were non-Indigenous.
Novavax touts non-mRNA COVID vaccine, future of domestic production remains uncertain

Novavax touts non-mRNA COVID vaccine, future of domestic production remains uncertain

OTTAWA — The last remaining manufacturer to offer an alternative to mRNA COVID-19 vaccines in Canada is boasting about the importance of having several available vaccine options — though the company is providing little certainty about its ability to
Grizzly that killed two in Banff National Park was old, had bad teeth: Parks Canada

Grizzly that killed two in Banff National Park was old, had bad teeth: Parks Canada

BANFF, Alta. — Parks Canada says a grizzly bear that killed a couple and their dog in Banff National Park on the weekend was old, underweight and had bad teeth, but it will likely never be known what led to the fatal attack.
Rideau Hall apologizes for honouring Nazi veteran with Order of Canada in 1987

Rideau Hall apologizes for honouring Nazi veteran with Order of Canada in 1987

OTTAWA — The Governor General's office has expressed its "deep regret" over having granted one of Canada's highest civilian honours, decades ago, to a man who fought for a Nazi unit during the Second World War.
Canada opens applications for scholarships commemorating victims of Iran flight PS752

Canada opens applications for scholarships commemorating victims of Iran flight PS752

OTTAWA — The Liberals have launched a scholarship to commemorate those killed in the downing of Flight PS752 by Iranian officials in 2020.
Investigator was 'totally shocked' to see sensitive records sent to criminal suspect

Investigator was 'totally shocked' to see sensitive records sent to criminal suspect

OTTAWA — A retired RCMP investigator says he was "totally shocked" to discover someone had sent sensitive intelligence documents to a criminal suspect.
Quebec slow to improve public services for Indigenous people, says Ombudsman

Quebec slow to improve public services for Indigenous people, says Ombudsman

MONTREAL — The Quebec government has failed to implement most of the recommendations from a landmark 2019 report that said Indigenous people suffered systemic discrimination in public services.
Ottawa puts more money toward studying possible Winnipeg landfill search

Ottawa puts more money toward studying possible Winnipeg landfill search

OTTAWA — The federal government is putting $740,000 toward further assessing the feasibility of searching a Winnipeg-area landfill for the remains of two First Nations women.
Incoming Manitoba premier Wab Kinew says focus turns to fixing health care

Incoming Manitoba premier Wab Kinew says focus turns to fixing health care

WINNIPEG — Incoming Manitoba premier Wab Kinew says the hard work begins now as his New Democrats work to fulfil their campaign promise to fix health care in the province.