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Verdict in Calgary police officer hit-and-run death scheduled for November

Verdict in Calgary police officer hit-and-run death scheduled for November

Crown attorney says evidence shows there's no doubt the teen, who is now 19, meant to cause harm to Calgary police officer Andrew Harnett.
Google has 'serious' concerns with Liberal bill requiring platforms to pay for news

Google has 'serious' concerns with Liberal bill requiring platforms to pay for news

Google Canada's head of public policy and government relations says the bill as it is currently written could unintentionally elevate misinformation and propaganda.
Much ado about rare Shakespeare book: UBC paid $7.4M for First Folio

Much ado about rare Shakespeare book: UBC paid $7.4M for First Folio

It is one of 235 known copies remaining, published seven years after the Bard’s death, and contains 36 of his comedies, histories and tragedies.
Proposed dental benefit for children would cost $703M

Proposed dental benefit for children would cost $703M

Ottawa's proposed benefit would provide up to $650 annually to cover dental costs for children under 12 whose families don't already have coverage and earn less than $90,000 per year. 
Tegan and Sara grow out of an 'adolescent mindset' with new album

Tegan and Sara grow out of an 'adolescent mindset' with new album

"Crybaby," the Calgary sisters' 10th studio album, returns them to their indie pop-rock roots with a refreshing twist of musical maturity. 
Former officer says Emergencies Act wasn't needed to end 'Freedom Convoy' protest

Former officer says Emergencies Act wasn't needed to end 'Freedom Convoy' protest

A former senior officer for the Ontario Provincial Police says plans to clear the protests were consistently delayed because of confusion and disorganization within the ranks of Ottawa police.
Municipal district decides against swapping title of reeve for mayor

Municipal district decides against swapping title of reeve for mayor

The MD of Bonnyville council is sticking with reeve as the title of the municipality's top elected official, despite the confusion it can cause.
'No moral compass': Judge finds Alberta man not criminally responsible in mother's death

'No moral compass': Judge finds Alberta man not criminally responsible in mother's death

A judge has found that an Airdrie man who killed his mother earlier this year because he thought she was possessed by Satan is not criminally responsible for her death.
RCMP release new details about Indian migrants who died at border

RCMP release new details about Indian migrants who died at border

Mounties have confirmed some of the movements of members of an Indian migrant family who froze to death near the U.S.-Canadian border earlier this year.
Judge certifies Canadian veterans' plea for help in class-action lawsuit

Judge certifies Canadian veterans' plea for help in class-action lawsuit

The lawsuit alleges veterans received less income-replacement benefits than they were entitled to because Canada failed to reasonably inform them about of the benefits.
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