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Spouse of N.S. mass shooter to face restorative justice on ammunition charge

Spouse of N.S. mass shooter to face restorative justice on ammunition charge

HALIFAX — A criminal charge against the common-law spouse of the man who killed 22 people in the 2020 Nova Scotia mass shooting has been referred to the province's restorative justice program, clearing the way for her to testify at a public inquiry.
Nova Scotia mass shooting inquiry allows RCMP witnesses, but lawyers question limits

Nova Scotia mass shooting inquiry allows RCMP witnesses, but lawyers question limits

HALIFAX — A public inquiry into Nova Scotia's mass shooting will call RCMP witnesses to testify, but lawyers for victims' families say they are concerned over rules limiting their ability to directly question officers.
Divorces granted in Canada have dropped sharply, new Statistics Canada report shows

Divorces granted in Canada have dropped sharply, new Statistics Canada report shows

TORONTO — The number of divorces granted in Canada in 2020 was the lowest seen since 1973, Statistics Canada said in a report issued Wednesday, noting that barriers to accessing court services during the pandemic likely contributed to the decline.
Freeland hints upcoming budget could have more money for military

Freeland hints upcoming budget could have more money for military

Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland hinted Wednesday that the upcoming federal budget could contain new money for the Canadian Armed Forces, as Canada faces pressure to invest more into its military following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Ukraine can't negotiate with 'gun to head,' says Joly as Trudeau presses allies

Ukraine can't negotiate with 'gun to head,' says Joly as Trudeau presses allies

BERLIN — Canada's foreign affairs minister called for a ceasefire in Russia's invasion of Ukraine on Wednesday, arguing the Ukrainian government needs the breathing room as it heads into talks with the Putin regime.
Witnesses wondered about 'strange' RCMP car spotted on night of N.S. shootings

Witnesses wondered about 'strange' RCMP car spotted on night of N.S. shootings

HALIFAX — Witnesses noticed the odd actions of what appeared to be an RCMP cruiser late on April 18, 2020, not realizing the driver was responsible for a murderous rampage that had just left 13 people dead in Portapique, N.S.
Nunavut aims to lift public health emergency, COVID-19 restrictions in April

Nunavut aims to lift public health emergency, COVID-19 restrictions in April

IQALUIT, Nunavut — Nunavut's chief public health officer says the territory will aim to end its public health emergency on April 11. Dr.
Biden's billion-dollar cleanup pledge puts Great Lakes back in environment limelight

Biden's billion-dollar cleanup pledge puts Great Lakes back in environment limelight

WASHINGTON — Long before climate change seized the global conscience, when the environment struggled for political traction, North America's Great Lakes were a dumping ground — a toxic monument to industrial excess on either side of the Canada-U.S.
Independent Ontario MPP Roman Baber to enter Conservative party leadership race

Independent Ontario MPP Roman Baber to enter Conservative party leadership race

OTTAWA — An independent Ontario legislator, who rose to prominence for speaking out against COVID-19 lockdowns, says he will run for Conservative leadership.
Trudeau visits Berlin, silencing Russian propaganda machine : In The News for March 9

Trudeau visits Berlin, silencing Russian propaganda machine : In The News for March 9

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 March 9 ... What we are watching in Canada ...
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