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Defence lawyer in murder trial of escaped B.C. inmate points to lack of blood spatter

Defence lawyer in murder trial of escaped B.C. inmate points to lack of blood spatter

VANCOUVER — The defence lawyer in the B.C. Supreme Court murder trial of an escaped inmate says the jury must acquit his client because the evidence doesn't align with the prosecution's theory of events.
Society must decide where 'line is going to be' on assault-style firearms: Trudeau

Society must decide where 'line is going to be' on assault-style firearms: Trudeau

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says his government is trying to find the dividing line between guns suitable for hunting and ones that have no place in society because they pose significant dangers in the wrong hands.
Trudeau says he's not willing to kick health-care reform down the road any longer

Trudeau says he's not willing to kick health-care reform down the road any longer

OTTAWA — The federal and provincial governments appear deadlocked in their negotiations on the future of health care in Canada, and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's latest comments suggest he will not be the one to blink first.
Several provinces to be hit by 'widespread' winter storm system moving up from U.S.

Several provinces to be hit by 'widespread' winter storm system moving up from U.S.

A strong and widespread air pressure system coming from the U.S. will bring snowfall, wind, and icy conditions to several Canadian provinces this week, an Environment Canada meteorologist said Tuesday.
What a Liberal win in an Ontario byelection might mean for the Tories and the NDP

What a Liberal win in an Ontario byelection might mean for the Tories and the NDP

OTTAWA — A Liberal win in a federal byelection in Ontario before the holidays has some Conservatives feeling a little blue — and a little worried about where the NDP's vote went.
Focus turns to financing in final week of global biodiversity conference

Focus turns to financing in final week of global biodiversity conference

MONTREAL — Negotiators at a global conference on saving the world's biodiversity were sharpening their focus on how to pay for it Tuesday, as environment ministers from around the globe converged in Montreal for the final week of COP15.
First Nations groups determining next steps in landfill search, consulting experts

First Nations groups determining next steps in landfill search, consulting experts

WINNIPEG — Indigenous groups are considering their own study into a potential search of a landfill outside Winnipeg for the remains of two women believed to be the victims of an alleged serial killer after police declined to look there.
Biden enacts new same-sex marriage protections, warns of 'extreme' Supreme Court

Biden enacts new same-sex marriage protections, warns of 'extreme' Supreme Court

WASHINGTON — "Love is love," U.S. President Joe Biden declared Tuesday as he signed into law new federal protections for same-sex marriage — a step aimed at defending civil liberties from what he described as an "extreme" Supreme Court.
Trade Minister Mary Ng broke ethics rules over contract to friend, commissioner rules

Trade Minister Mary Ng broke ethics rules over contract to friend, commissioner rules

OTTAWA — International Trade Minister Mary Ng apologized Tuesday after the federal ethics commissioner concluded she broke the rules by awarding a contract to a friend
Trudeau seeks Europe sanctions on Haiti leaders, says Ottawa won't repeat 'mistakes'

Trudeau seeks Europe sanctions on Haiti leaders, says Ottawa won't repeat 'mistakes'

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau wants European nations to join Canada in sanctioning Haiti's elites over alleged ties to the violent gangs paralyzing that country.
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