Canada

B.C. Mountie gets probation in fatal 2017 arrest of Dale Culver in Prince George

PRINCE GEORGE — An RCMP officer convicted of obstruction of justice in the death of an Indigenous man while in custody in 2017 has been handed 18 months probation by a court in British Columbia. The...

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B.C. and Cowichan chiefs start negotiations after landmark court ruling on title

VICTORIA — The British Columbia government and chiefs from the Cowichan Nation say they've begun negotiations after a landmark court ruling awarded Aboriginal title over a swath of property in Richmond,...

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Officer says Myles Gray was restrained face-down for several minutes before death

VANCOUVER — A Vancouver police officer has testified at a public hearing into the 2015 police-involved death of Myles Gray that Gray was handcuffed and hobbled, and struggled while being restrained face...

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What you need to know about new legislation that could expand First Nations status

OTTAWA — All four opposition parties in the House of Commons are backing legislation to change status rules in the Indian Act to end what is known as the second-generation cutoff. But the Liberals say...

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Canadians involved in bus crash in Dominican Republic: embassy

OTTAWA — The Embassy of Canada to the Dominican Republic says there were Canadians involved in a tourist bus accident in the Caribbean nation on Sunday night. A statement from the embassy posted on social...

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Canadians involved in bus crash in Dominican Republic: embassy

OTTAWA — The Embassy of Canada to the Dominican Republic says there were Canadians involved in a tourist bus accident in the Caribbean nation on Sunday night. A statement from the embassy posted on social...

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Last spring forward for B.C. as it moves to Pacific time, Premier Eby says

VICTORIA — British Columbians will adopt year-round daylight time, springing forward by one hour this Sunday for the last time. Premier David Eby said Monday the decision is about making life easier...

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Winnipeg man charged with posing threats to prime minister, Jewish communities

WINNIPEG — A Winnipeg man is facing charges after RCMP allege he posted multiple online threats targeting Prime Minister Mark Carney. RCMP say a national security investigation began in January into...

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Hoping to see the 'blood' moon eclipse? It may depend on where you live in Canada

Moongazers across Canada will be treated to a full lunar eclipse early on Tuesday, but not everyone will have the best seats in the house for the celestial show that's expected to turn the moon red. Astronomy...

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B.C. court approves settlement in class-action lawsuit against Vancouver Whitecaps

VANCOUVER — The B.C. Supreme Court has approved a $475,000 settlement in a class-action lawsuit against the Vancouver Whitecaps and Major League Soccer after star players, including Lionel Messi, were...

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