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Video showing admitted serial killer with two of four victims played at trial

Video showing admitted serial killer with two of four victims played at trial

WINNIPEG — In what may be one of the last documented moments in Marcedes Myran's life, a video shows her walking in a Winnipeg parking lot next to her killer. Hours later, police believe she was slain.
Ottawa city officials say Israel flag-raising ceremony will be private event

Ottawa city officials say Israel flag-raising ceremony will be private event

Ottawa city officials say Israel's flag will be raised Tuesday in a private event to mark the country's national day.
Indigenous fraud summit in Winnipeg to discuss Inuit identity, federal legislation

Indigenous fraud summit in Winnipeg to discuss Inuit identity, federal legislation

OTTAWA — A two-day summit in Winnipeg on Tuesday and Wednesday will hear from Indigenous leaders across the country on how they're reacting to — and can come together to fix — what they call Indigenous identity fraud.
Ottawa should address AI's impact on workers' rights, privacy: parliamentary report

Ottawa should address AI's impact on workers' rights, privacy: parliamentary report

OTTAWA — Artificial intelligence will have an impact on the Canadian labour force, a parliamentary committee recently heard, and MPs are suggesting ways the federal government can better prepare.
B.C., Ottawa put up nearly $254M to expand heat pump rebates

B.C., Ottawa put up nearly $254M to expand heat pump rebates

VICTORIA — The B.C. and federal governments have set aside nearly $254 million to expand rebates to convert home heating and cooling systems to more climate-friendly options with a focus on low- and middle-income households.
B.C. firefighters battle 'extreme fire behaviour' as blaze approaches town

B.C. firefighters battle 'extreme fire behaviour' as blaze approaches town

FORT NELSON, B.C. — Firefighters in British Columbia are battling "extreme fire behaviour" in the northeastern part of the province as a growing out-of-control blaze burns a few kilometres from Fort Nelson, B.C.
Criminal trial of 'Freedom Convoy' organizer Pat King begins with not guilty plea

Criminal trial of 'Freedom Convoy' organizer Pat King begins with not guilty plea

OTTAWA — As his criminal trial got underway Monday, "Freedom Convoy" organizer Pat King pleaded not guilty to a list of nine charges related to the major protest that paralyzed downtown Ottawa in early 2022.
McGill in court seeking injunction to dismantle pro-Palestinian encampment on campus

McGill in court seeking injunction to dismantle pro-Palestinian encampment on campus

MONTREAL — Lawyers for Montreal's McGill University are in court seeking an injunction to dismantle the pro-Palestinian encampment that has been on its downtown campus since last month.
Seven media experts selected to help modernize CBC/Radio-Canada before next election

Seven media experts selected to help modernize CBC/Radio-Canada before next election

OTTAWA — Seven multimedia experts have been selected to advise Heritage Minister Pascale St-Onge as she renews the role of Canada's public broadcaster.
Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly plans trip to Middle East, Mediterranean

Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly plans trip to Middle East, Mediterranean

OTTAWA — Canada’s foreign affairs minister is embarking on a five-day trip to the Middle East and the Mediterranean where she will focus on peacekeeping and aid.