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N.B. men cleared of 1983 murder hope Trudeau's interest in case spurs compensation

N.B. men cleared of 1983 murder hope Trudeau's interest in case spurs compensation

SAINT JOHN, N.B. — Two men recently acquitted of a 1983 murder for which they served lengthy prison terms say they appreciate the prime minister taking an interest in their case.
After courthouse stabbing, Quebec prosecutors, constables call for more security

After courthouse stabbing, Quebec prosecutors, constables call for more security

MONTREAL — Organizations representing workers in the Quebec justice system called on the provincial government Thursday to increase security at courthouses. The letter released by 10 groups is in response to a knife attack on Jan.
Nova Scotia man charged with igniting massive Barrington Lake wildfire

Nova Scotia man charged with igniting massive Barrington Lake wildfire

HALIFAX — A 22-year-old Nova Scotia man has been charged with lighting a fire last May that grew to become one of the largest wildfires in the province's history. The Barrington Lake fire southwest of Shelburne, N.S.
'How can we make Nunavut better?' Premier full of hope as deal with Ottawa is signed

'How can we make Nunavut better?' Premier full of hope as deal with Ottawa is signed

IQALUIT, Nunavut — As a child growing up in Canada's northernmost community, P. J. Akeeagok wanted to be a water truck driver.
Children's pain and fever relief medicine recalled due to risk of overdose

Children's pain and fever relief medicine recalled due to risk of overdose

Drug manufacturer Teva Canada Ltd. is recalling one lot of a children's pain and fever relief medicine because it contains too much acetaminophen and poses a risk of overdose.
Canadian brings global fight for laws against clergy abuse to Holy See university

Canadian brings global fight for laws against clergy abuse to Holy See university

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — A Canadian was in Rome Thursday to deliver a lecture to religious scholars at a centuries-old university about clergy abuse and a proposed zero-tolerance policy that could help stop it.
Most Canadians consider speaking English, French key to national identity: Pew survey

Most Canadians consider speaking English, French key to national identity: Pew survey

WASHINGTON — Canadians are more likely than their U.S. counterparts to see language, customs and traditions as central to their national identity, a new survey suggests.
Quebec catches one of two wayward wild boars on the loose since September

Quebec catches one of two wayward wild boars on the loose since September

MONTREAL — Officials in Quebec say they've tracked down and killed one of two escaped wild boars that have been on the loose since at least September.
In the news today: Trudeau in Nunavut, winter causing disruptions across Canada

In the news today: Trudeau in Nunavut, winter causing disruptions across Canada

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today...
Genealogy test led to Ibrahim Ali's murder arrest, but methods face ethical debate

Genealogy test led to Ibrahim Ali's murder arrest, but methods face ethical debate

The debate over forensic genealogy was highlighted after an investigation revealed that undercover police investigating a sexual assault and murder in Burnaby secretly collected the DNA of people attending a 2018 Kurdish New Year celebration.