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Saskatchewan man left brain-dead after altercation with police has died: family

Saskatchewan man left brain-dead after altercation with police has died: family

SASKATOON — Relatives of an Indigenous man left brain-dead after an altercation with police in Prince Albert, Sask., say he has died.
German president ending visit to Canada in Northwest Territories

German president ending visit to Canada in Northwest Territories

YELLOWKNIFE — Germany's president is visiting the Northwest Territories for the final leg of his four-day official visit to Canada.
Eight arrests, nine seizures in police operation tied to murder of teen in Montreal

Eight arrests, nine seizures in police operation tied to murder of teen in Montreal

MONTREAL — A major operation Wednesday linked to the drive-by shooting death of a teenager last month resulted in eight arrests and netted police a wealth of evidence, a senior Montreal police officer said. Cmdr.
'Humanitarian concerns' cited at extradition appeal hearing for Peter Nygard

'Humanitarian concerns' cited at extradition appeal hearing for Peter Nygard

WINNIPEG — Lawyers for a former Canadian fashion mogul asked the Manitoba Court of Appeal to reconsider a United States extradition order, citing concerns over Peter Nygard's health if he were to serve time south of the border.
Union says government not budging on bargaining position or public service wage offer

Union says government not budging on bargaining position or public service wage offer

OTTAWA — Negotiations between the government and the largest federal public-sector union seemed to reach a stalemate Wednesday as workers remained on strike for the eighth straight day.
Bains appointment to Rogers prompts House committee to invite lobbying commissioner

Bains appointment to Rogers prompts House committee to invite lobbying commissioner

OTTAWA — The lobbying commissioner is being asked to appear at a House of Commons committee to explain why the appointment of a former industry minister to an executive role at Rogers doesn't break the lobbying code.
Canada developing new immigration policy to attract French-speaking people, teachers

Canada developing new immigration policy to attract French-speaking people, teachers

OTTAWA — The Liberal government is seeking to increase francophone immigration in what it says is a way to grow the French language in Canada and protect the country's cultural identity.
'Bond villain': Organizer accused of Zoom theft by O'Toole campaign seeks apology

'Bond villain': Organizer accused of Zoom theft by O'Toole campaign seeks apology

OTTAWA — The organizer Erin O'Toole named in a complaint about an alleged theft of Zoom materials more than two years ago is suing the former Conservative leader and demanding an apology, saying his name has been dragged through the mud.
Psychiatric evaluation completed for man accused of crashing bus into Quebec daycare

Psychiatric evaluation completed for man accused of crashing bus into Quebec daycare

MONTREAL — A psychiatric hospital has completed an evaluation of a man accused of killing two young children by driving a city bus into a Montreal-area daycare, but its contents will remain sealed, a court heard on Wednesday.
'Last of Us' star, Pedro Pascal, has matching outfits with Vancouver's libraries

'Last of Us' star, Pedro Pascal, has matching outfits with Vancouver's libraries

VANCOUVER — Actor Pedro Pascal hasn't started filming in Vancouver yet on the second season of his smash HBO hit "The Last of Us," but the city library is already matching him up with its branches.