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Supreme Court orders new trial for B.C. francophone who was not given French option

Supreme Court orders new trial for B.C. francophone who was not given French option

OTTAWA — The Supreme Court is ordering a new trial for a francophone man in British Columbia who says he was not informed of his right to have a trial in the official language of his choice. The top court ruled 5-2 in the decision released Friday.
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Foreign meddling 'did not affect' overall federal election results: inquiry report

Foreign meddling 'did not affect' overall federal election results: inquiry report

OTTAWA — Foreign interference by China did not affect the overall results of the 2019 and 2021 general elections won by Justin Trudeau's Liberals, a commission of inquiry has found.
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Winnipeg judge rules trial of accused serial killer to start with jury

Winnipeg judge rules trial of accused serial killer to start with jury

WINNIPEG — A judge has decided the trial of a man accused of killing four women in Winnipeg will still be heard by a jury. Lawyers for Jeremy Skibicki had asked that his jury trial, which is set to begin Wednesday, be heard instead by a judge alone.
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Canada will send $65M for humanitarian assistance and economic development to Lebanon

Canada will send $65M for humanitarian assistance and economic development to Lebanon

OTTAWA — International Development Minister Ahmed Hussen announced a $65-million aid package for Lebanon today. Canada is providing $38 million for development assistance and another $27 million in humanitarian aid.
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Pro-Palestine encampment remains at University of Toronto despite safety concerns

Pro-Palestine encampment remains at University of Toronto despite safety concerns

TORONTO — Supporters are dropping off water and other supplies at an encampment set up by pro-Palestinian student protesters at the University of Toronto's downtown campus as the demonstration enters its second day.
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In the news today: Students set up pro-Palestinian encampment at UofT

In the news today: Students set up pro-Palestinian encampment at UofT

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today...
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Princess Anne to take part in B.C. ceremony bringing new ship into Pacific fleet

Princess Anne to take part in B.C. ceremony bringing new ship into Pacific fleet

VANCOUVER — Canada's first Arctic and Offshore Patrol Vessel will officially be brought into the Pacific fleet today and Princess Anne, the sister of King Charles, is scheduled to take part in its commissioning ceremony.
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Claims of Surrey RCMP harassment fell into 'jurisdictional void': B.C. court papers

Claims of Surrey RCMP harassment fell into 'jurisdictional void': B.C. court papers

VANCOUVER — Lawyers for the Surrey Police Union say officers were subjected to harassment and disrespect by members of the Surrey RCMP, only to be left in a "jurisdictional void" when both federal and British Columbia bodies declined to investigate t
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More than half of Canadians say freedom of speech is under threat, new poll suggests

More than half of Canadians say freedom of speech is under threat, new poll suggests

OTTAWA — A new poll suggests a majority of Canadians feel their right to freedom of speech is in danger. The Leger online survey found 57 per cent of respondents who said free speech in Canada is under threat.
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Students set up pro-Palestinian encampment protest at University of Toronto

Students set up pro-Palestinian encampment protest at University of Toronto

TORONTO — Tents, banners and flags cropped up at the centre of the University of Toronto's downtown campus Thursday as students set up an encampment to call on the institution to cut its ties with Israel over the ongoing war in Gaza.
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