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Thousands pay tribute to OPP officer killed on the job in Bourget shooting

By Laura Osman, The Canadian Press on May 18th, 2023

OTTAWA – The sound of ceremonial bagpipes was drowned out by helicopters overhead Thursday morning as thousands of police officers saluted the funeral procession of Ontario Provincial Police Sgt. Eric Mueller, the 10th officer killed on the job in Canada in the last eight months. Officers from across the country gathered in Ottawa and marched ... Read More »

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Police say woman keyed 400 cars at B.C. dealership causing estimated $500,000 damage

By The Canadian Press on May 18th, 2023

COQUITLAM, B.C. – Mounties in Coquitlam, B.C., are asking for the public’s help identifying a suspect who they say keyed about 400 vehicles at a car dealership in the city. Police say that between January and April, they received three separate reports of alleged “mass car ‘keying’ incidents” at the Journey Chrysler dealership. They released ... Read More »

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‘Fake job:’ Poilievre won’t meet watchdog investigating foreign interference

By The Canadian Press on May 18th, 2023

OTTAWA – Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says he chose not to meet former governor general David Johnston, who is investigating allegations of China’s meddling in Canada’s elections and other matters. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau named Johnston as a special rapporteur to look into possible gaps the federal government has when it deals with foreign interference ... Read More »

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400 cars keyed at B.C. dealership causing estimated $500,000 in damage, RCMP say

By The Canadian Press on May 18th, 2023

COQUITLAM, B.C. – Mounties in Coquitlam, B.C., are asking for the public’s help identifying a suspect who they say keyed about 400 vehicles at a car dealership in the city. Police say that between January and April, they received three separate reports of alleged “mass car ‘keying’ incidents” at the Journey Chrysler dealership. They released ... Read More »

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Trudeau arrives in Japan for G7 summit amid geopolitical tensions with China, Russia

By Nojoud Al Mallees, The Canadian Press on May 18th, 2023

HIROSHIMA, Japan – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has landed in Hiroshima, Japan for the G7 Leaders’ Summit, where he’s expected to push for increased co-operation on global and economic security to guard against geopolitical instability and the threat of climate change. All eyes will be on how G7 countries, however, choose to address the threat ... Read More »

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In The News for May 18 : WestJet begins flight cancellations ahead of strike deadline

By The Canadian Press on May 18th, 2023

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 May 18 … What we are watching in Canada … Talks between WestJet and the pilots’ union continue amid the countdown toward a Friday strike ... Read More »

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Smoky conditions remain in much of Alberta with continued heat, dryness expected

By The Canadian Press on May 18th, 2023

Special air quality statements from Environment Canada continue to cover most of Alberta as smoky air blankets much of the province. The number of wildfire evacuees in Alberta has dropped after residents of the town of Drayton Valley, about 145 kilometres southwest of Edmonton, were recently allowed to return home. However, roughly 12,000 people remain ... Read More »

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Poilievre’s ‘jail, not bail’ idea may not pass constitutional muster, experts say

By David Fraser, The Canadian Press on May 18th, 2023

OTTAWA – Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre said this week that if he became prime minister, his government would pass legislation to deny repeat violent offenders access to bail – and while the proposal speaks to Canadians’ deepening concerns about crime, experts suggest it would likely be unconstitutional. “A repeat violent offender, newly arrested for ... Read More »

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Have you forgotten a fortune? B.C. team wants to return millions to rightful owners

By Ashley Joannou, The Canadian Press on May 18th, 2023

VANCOUVER – In an era inundated with scams involving mysterious princes or easy fortunes – if you just hand over a few bucks in advance – you’re probably right to be wary of anyone offering free money. But Sherry MacLennan and Lindsey Moore really might have some cash for you, British Columbians. Maybe even millions. ... Read More »

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Thousands to pay tribute to OPP officer killed on the job in Bourget shooting

By Laura Osman, The Canadian Press on May 18th, 2023

OTTAWA – Police officers, dignitaries, family and friends will pay tribute to Ontario Provincial Police Sgt. Eric Mueller Thursday at the 10th funeral for a police officer killed on the job in Canada in the last eight months. Last week, Mueller and two other officers were shot after they approached a house at 2 a.m. ... Read More »

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Trudeau arrives in Hiroshima for G7 Leaders’ Summit

By The Canadian Press on May 18th, 2023

HIROSHIMA, Japan – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has landed in Hiroshima, Japan for the G7 Leaders’ Summit this afternoon. The prime minister concluded his first official visit to South Korea on Thursday by establishing agreements on the supply chain of critical minerals – used for electric vehicles – and youth mobility. As he meets with ... Read More »

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