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Some facts about Canada's spy agency, as director apologizes for rape claim response
OTTAWA - Canada's spy chief David Vigneault has apologized to staff for his response to rape and harassment claims in the British Columbia office of the Canadian Security Intelligence Service. He's al...
Dec 08, 2023

CBC considering 'all possible measures' in wake of concerns over cuts, exec bonuses
OTTAWA - Top CBC executives say they are considering options to manage the broadcaster's financial pressures, including taking a look at "senior executive compensation," following plans to slash 10 pe...
Dec 08, 2023

Kopi Thyme brand sauces and soup bases recalled due to potential botulism threat
OTTAWA - The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is recalling several Kopi Thyme brand sauces and soup bases due to the potential growth of bacteria that causes botulism. The recall applies to products so...
Dec 08, 2023

CSIS boss apologizes for response to rape claim, revamps anti-harassment plans
VANCOUVER - Canada's spy chief has apologized to staff for his response to rape and harassment allegations in the agency's British Columbia office. In a town hall this week, David Vigneault told Canad...
Dec 08, 2023

CSIS boss apologizes for response to rape claim, revamps anti-harassment plans
VANCOUVER - Canada's spy chief has apologized to staff for his response to rape and harassment allegations in the agency's British Columbia office. In a town hall this week, David Vigneault told Canad...
Dec 08, 2023

Police ID father killed in B.C. double homicide, suspect captured on video
RICHMOND, B.C. - RCMP in Metro Vancouver have identified one of the victims in the double homicide of a father and his 13-year-old son at their home in Richmond, B.C. Sgt. Timothy Pierotti with the In...
Dec 08, 2023

Quebec man arrested in killing of child at home daycare northeast of Montreal
MONTREAL - A 34-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the death of a toddler who was found seriously injured at a home daycare this week northeast of Montreal. Quebec provincial police say...
Dec 08, 2023

Federal judge prohibits separating migrant families at US border for 8 years
SAN DIEGO (AP) - A federal judge on Friday prohibited the separation of families at the border for purposes of deterring immigration for eight years, preemptively blocking resumption of a lightning-ro...
Dec 08, 2023

Local toy stores gear up for holiday success
PRINCE GEORGE - The success of numerous small businesses throughout the year often hinges on the holiday season's impact on overall profitability. Toy stores are among the small companies planning to ...
Dec 08, 2023

Saskatchewan's methane emissions underestimated, rate of releases high: research
New research suggests Saskatchewan's oilpatch emits a potent greenhouse gas at a higher rate than almost anywhere else in North America. Matt Johnson of Carleton University's Energy and Emissions Rese...
Dec 08, 2023