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'On the trash heap:' Alberta prosecutors say cases tossed over backlog, delays
CALGARY - Alberta prosecutors say court backlogs and delays mean they are tossing criminal cases “on the trash heap.” Senior Calgary prosecutor Jonathan Hak told court this week the system...
Oct 26, 2017
Regulatory reforms of homesharing services may penalize casual users, Airbnb says
VANCOUVER - As Canadian cities continue to wage a regulatory crack down on online home-rental platforms, Airbnb maintains it’s open to regulation provided new rules don’t penalize casual u...
Oct 26, 2017
Man accused of killing parents, sister, 'couldn't fathom' why they were targeted
RED DEER, Alta. - A trial has been told that a central Alberta man accused of killing his parents and his sister refused to take a lie detector test or provide police with a DNA sample after learning ...
Oct 26, 2017
Pediatricians 'increasingly' being asked about assisted death for kids: survey
The Canadian Paediatric Society says its members are “increasingly” being asked by parents about the option of seeking medically assisted death for children, while a survey of doctors foun...
Oct 26, 2017
Winnipeg letter bomb trial focuses on forensic evidence examined by officer
WINNIPEG - A police officer who gathered evidence at all three locations in Winnipeg where letter bombs were delivered in July 2015 has testified at the trial of Guido Amsel. Const. Brian Neumann of t...
Oct 26, 2017
Parole Board of Canada denies Edmonton hostage taker's appeal for release
ABBOTSFORD, B.C. - A man who took nine people hostage at gunpoint in Edmonton has lost a Parole Board of Canada appeal for release from custody. Patrick Clayton is serving an 11-year sentence for host...
Oct 26, 2017
Ottawa responsible for inquiry into military murder-suicide: Nova Scotia premier
HALIFAX - Nova Scotia Premier Stephen McNeil says he believes the responsibility for an inquiry into the death of Afghan war veteran Lionel Desmond and three of his family members rests with Ottawa. M...
Oct 26, 2017
Five stories in the news for today, Oct. 26
Five stories in the news for Thursday, Oct. 26 --- CANADIAN UNIVERSITIES PLEDGE MORE DIVERSITY, ACCESSIBILITY Canadian universities have done a great job making their campuses more accessible for stud...
Oct 26, 2017
B.C. premier appoints top deputy to review 'integrity' of fish farm testing lab
VICTORIA - Premier John Horgan appointed his top deputy Wednesday to review the “integrity” of British Columbia’s animal testing laboratory after concerns were raised about a potenti...
Oct 26, 2017
Forecasters call for cool, dry Halloween across much of the country
TORONTO - Forecasters say the relatively cool, stable weather conditions expected this Halloween will feel like a particularly festive treat coming on the heels of a tumultuous week in much of the cou...
Oct 26, 2017