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Calgary man admits to killing girlfriend then stabbing to death mother, stepfather

Calgary man admits to killing girlfriend then stabbing to death mother, stepfather

CALGARY — A Calgary man has admitted to slitting his girlfriend's throat and, days later, stabbing to death his mother and stepfather.
B.C. coroner says increased drug toxicity responsible for another OD death record

B.C. coroner says increased drug toxicity responsible for another OD death record

VICTORIA — British Columbia's chief coroner says deadlier street drugs are behind another grim milestone in the province's overdose crisis as a record was set for the number of deaths in January.
The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada for Tuesday, March 2, 2021

The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada for Tuesday, March 2, 2021

The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada (all times eastern): 6:15 p.m. B.C.’s top doctor says the decision to delay second doses of COVID-19 vaccine by four months is based on scientific evidence as well as real-world data. Dr.
$3.5M in funding for 'vending machines' that dispense safer drugs to prevent ODs

$3.5M in funding for 'vending machines' that dispense safer drugs to prevent ODs

VANCOUVER — The federal government has provided nearly $3.5 million in funding for vending machines that will dispense a medical-grade opioid to drug users in four cities in an effort to prevent overdose deaths.
Mounties who shot at fellow officer, civilian during N.S. mass shooting cleared

Mounties who shot at fellow officer, civilian during N.S. mass shooting cleared

HALIFAX — Just before two RCMP officers opened fire on a fellow officer and a civilian during last year's Nova Scotia mass shooting, they struggled with congested radio channels and mistook a man wearing a bright vest for the killer.
Canada can't 'power past coal' and keep exporting it, environment group says

Canada can't 'power past coal' and keep exporting it, environment group says

OTTAWA — Environment Minister Jonathan Wilkinson says there is no path to eliminating greenhouse-gas emissions that doesn't include phasing out coal power, but critics say Canada's leadership is tainted as long as this country keeps exporting thermal
After worst year on record, Canadian economy enters 2021 with double digit growth

After worst year on record, Canadian economy enters 2021 with double digit growth

OTTAWA — The Canadian economy sprinted to the finish line of 2020 with nearly double-digit growth in the fourth quarter, ending its worst year on record on a strong note that has continued into the start of 2021.
Sending bank customer info to U.S. avoided potentially 'catastrophic effects': Canada

Sending bank customer info to U.S. avoided potentially 'catastrophic effects': Canada

OTTAWA — The federal government is telling an appeal court it had to provide U.S. authorities with customer information from Canadian banks to avoid possibly "catastrophic effects" on Canada's economy. The U.S.
Time is now for 'stock-taking' to ensure robust North American supply chains: experts

Time is now for 'stock-taking' to ensure robust North American supply chains: experts

WASHINGTON — Last year's confluence of COVID-19 and Donald Trump exposed the urgent need to reinvent North America, experts across the continent agreed Tuesday as they explored how best to fortify its trilateral ties.
Mayor in Nunavut hopes curfew order, bylaw patrol will bring drop in COVID-19 cases

Mayor in Nunavut hopes curfew order, bylaw patrol will bring drop in COVID-19 cases

ARVIAT, Nunavut — The mayor of Arviat in Nunavut says his community on the shore of Hudson Bay has strictly followed a state of emergency order that includes a nightly curfew.
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