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Canada · 5 d ago

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Montreal police officer allegedly deleted a domestic violence victim's video evidence

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The Service de police de la Ville de Montréal (SPVM) says an officer at a Montréal-Nord neighbourhood station faces allegations of destroying evidence, in an incident dating to 2025.

Canada · 5 d ago

Quebec plans to ban religious symbols for schoolchildren, education minister says

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Education Minister Joël Arseneau called the plan non-negotiable. During the campaign, Parti Québécois leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon said it would cover conspicuous religious symbols for all primary school pupils, which could include the hijab, kippa, crucifix or turban.

Canada · 5 d ago

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Tumbler Ridge shooting survivor Maya Gebala is released from hospital after 262 days

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Maya was airlifted to BC Children's Hospital after the Feb 10 shooting at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School in British Columbia, which killed eight people and injured dozens. Her father says the family was told she might not survive the night.

Canada · 6 d ago

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Quebec settled insurers' $100-million claim over the 1996 Saguenay flood without telling the public

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Quebec reached an out-of-court deal in December with the insurers of companies hit by the flood, including Alcan, Abitibi-Price and Cascades. The insurers had claimed $100 million, and the value of the deal is unknown.

Canada · 6 d ago

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Auditor general finds 'critical gaps' in the military's combat ammunition

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National Defence does not know how much ammunition it has or needs, or how to get more, the report says, blaming a flawed inventory system, weak data analysis and inefficient contracts. Canada is far behind on its NATO commitments for collective defence.

Canada · 6 d ago

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German industry groups urge Berlin to join the Canada-led defence bank

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Eight of Germany's leading industry and business associations say Berlin should become a founding member of the Defence, Security and Resilience Bank, or risk losing out.

Canada · 6 d ago

Montreal's blue-collar workers approve a six-year contract with 23.7 per cent raises

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The city's 6,600 blue-collar workers approved a six-year contract with raises of 23.7 per cent.

Canada · 6 d ago

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Unions warn of nationwide job action over Ottawa's labour bill

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Bill C-39 would clarify a minister's power to end a strike or lockout in federally regulated industries when the national interest is at stake.