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Governor General, Air Canada CEO trigger 'tidal wave' of complaints to languages czar

Governor General, Air Canada CEO trigger 'tidal wave' of complaints to languages czar

OTTAWA — Canada's official languages commissioner said Tuesday his office received a "tidal wave" of complaints last year, triggered by the appointment of a governor general who isn't fluent in French and an English-only speech delivered by Air Canad
Quebecers not interested in sovereignty, says ex-PQ candidate now running for Legault

Quebecers not interested in sovereignty, says ex-PQ candidate now running for Legault

LÉVIS, Que. — Quebecers have put the idea of sovereignty behind them, a former Parti Québécois cabinet minister said Tuesday as he was formally announced as a candidate for the Coalition Avenir Québec.
Defrocked priest who abused dozens of Inuit children out of prison

Defrocked priest who abused dozens of Inuit children out of prison

A defrocked Oblate priest who was convicted of dozens of horrendous sexual crimes against Inuit children has been granted parole.
Issuing alert about N.S. gunman would have led to more dead police: RCMP official

Issuing alert about N.S. gunman would have led to more dead police: RCMP official

HALIFAX — A senior Nova Scotia RCMP official says she has no regrets that an emergency alert was not sent during a killer's 13-hour rampage in 2020, saying doing so would have led to more dead police officers.
Hoggard case highlights need for clarity on reforms to sex assault trials: experts

Hoggard case highlights need for clarity on reforms to sex assault trials: experts

TORONTO — The sexual assault trial of Canadian musician Jacob Hoggard has highlighted the need for clarity on how to navigate legal changes meant to protect the privacy of complainants, some legal observers say.
Ex-Quebec construction boss Accurso free on bail awaiting appeal before Supreme Court

Ex-Quebec construction boss Accurso free on bail awaiting appeal before Supreme Court

MONTREAL — A Quebec Court of Appeal judge is allowing ex-construction boss Tony Accurso to remain free on bail while he appeals his fraud conviction to the Supreme Court of Canada.
Police say suspect threatened to commit mass shooting at Florida LGBTQ event

Police say suspect threatened to commit mass shooting at Florida LGBTQ event

A 17-year-old from Ontario has been charged with allegedly making online threats toward an LGBTQ event in West Palm Beach, Fla.
Trudeau visits US, Shopify shareholders vote on founder share: In The News for June 7

Trudeau visits US, Shopify shareholders vote on founder share: In The News for June 7

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 June 7 ... What we are watching in Canada ...
Online streaming bill will generate $1B a year for Canadian creative sector: minister

Online streaming bill will generate $1B a year for Canadian creative sector: minister

OTTAWA — The online streaming bill will generate at least $1 billion a year for Canada's creative sector, including Indigenous programs, Heritage Minister Pablo Rodriguez told a committee of MPs on Monday.
B.C. launches heat alert and response system to help people, communities stay safe

B.C. launches heat alert and response system to help people, communities stay safe

VICTORIA — A two-stage heat response system will be introduced in British Columbia to help people and communities stay safe as temperatures rise and the threat of a deadly heat-related emergency increases. The B.C.