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What jurors didn't hear in the Jacob Hoggard sex-assault trial

What jurors didn't hear in the Jacob Hoggard sex-assault trial

Jurors have begun their deliberations in the sexual assault trial of Canadian musician Jacob Hoggard, lead singer of the band Hedley. Here is some of the information they were barred from hearing during trial in order to protect their impartiality.
Senior Mountie describes 'beast' of organization that oversaw mass shooting response

Senior Mountie describes 'beast' of organization that oversaw mass shooting response

HALIFAX — A senior Nova Scotia Mountie involved in the response to the worst mass shooting in modern Canadian history told an inquiry Tuesday that confusion was inevitable as the police force rapidly built a "beast" of an organization to stop an acti
A correction to a quick list that moved with a B.C. old-growth logging story

A correction to a quick list that moved with a B.C. old-growth logging story

VANCOUVER — In a quick list on numbers that moved on May 28 with a story about old-growth logging, The Canadian Press erroneously said 7,200 hectares of at-risk old-growth forests logged since November amounts to the size of nearly 90 football fields
Government failing disabled veterans with delays, long wait times: auditor general

Government failing disabled veterans with delays, long wait times: auditor general

OTTAWA — The federal government is failing to keep its promise to care for veterans, Canada’s auditor general declared on Tuesday as she called for a real plan to ensure ill and injured ex-soldiers aren’t forced to wait months, or even years, for the
Prison service must do more to remove barriers for Indigenous, Black offenders: AG

Prison service must do more to remove barriers for Indigenous, Black offenders: AG

OTTAWA — The federal auditor general says Canada's prison service has not given offenders timely access to programs to help ease them back into society, including courses specific to women, Indigenous people and visible minorities.
Pandemic measures to remain at border for at least another month, PHAC announces

Pandemic measures to remain at border for at least another month, PHAC announces

OTTAWA — COVID-19 restrictions at the border will remain in place for at least another month, the Public Health Agency of Canada reported Tuesday.
Quebec to use HPV test to screen for cervical cancer, replacing Pap test

Quebec to use HPV test to screen for cervical cancer, replacing Pap test

MONTREAL — Quebec says it will start using human papillomavirus tests as its primary screening tool for cervical cancer, replacing the Pap smear.
Closing arguments made in case of Alberta father, son accused of murdering hunters

Closing arguments made in case of Alberta father, son accused of murdering hunters

EDMONTON — A father and son accused of murdering two Métis hunters defended themselves, their lawyers said during closing statements at trial, while the prosecution argued it was a case of taking the law into one’s own hands.
Justin Trudeau offers prayer for reconciliation at National Prayer Breakfast

Justin Trudeau offers prayer for reconciliation at National Prayer Breakfast

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau offered a prayer of peace and spoke of moving together on the difficult path of reconciliation at Tuesday's National Prayer Breakfast.
Hot summer temperatures, big storms to sweep much of Canada, Weather Network predicts

Hot summer temperatures, big storms to sweep much of Canada, Weather Network predicts

TORONTO — Seasonal or higher than normal temperatures across much of the country will offer Canadians a chance to enjoy the summer, but predictions from a prominent national forecaster warn the humidity could welcome a rather stormy few months.