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The federal government's demand that the Mounties ban the use of tear gas, rubber bullets and a controversial neck restraint is not backed up by evidence, says the RCMP's external advisory board. Former RCMP head promised to review the carotid control technique after George Floyd's death The federal government's demand …

The federal labour minister says he has given a federal mediator 24 hours to send him recommended terms to end the British Columbia port strike. Seamus O'Regan says difference between union and employer not enough to justify prolonging strike The federal labour minister says he has given a federal mediator …

Disgraced Canadian fashion mogul Peter Nygard will face sexual assault-related charges in Winnipeg, police said on Tuesday. Charges come after cases reviewed by Saskatchewan Justice Disgraced Canadian fashion mogul Peter Nygard will face sexual assault-related charges in Winnipeg, police said on Tuesday. The offences were allegedly committed in November 1993 …

Five more lawsuits have been filed against a developer and construction company over the crane collapse that killed five people in Kelowna, B.C., two years ago. 6 suits have now been filed against construction company, developer over 2021 incident that killed 5 people Five more lawsuits have been filed against …

The installation of a new greenhouse at the N.L. Correctional Centre for Women in Clarenville means a horticultural therapy program that started there last year can move into its second season. Horticultural therapy has been successfully offered at N.L. Correctional Centre for Women for the past year The installation of …

Some municipalities in Quebec have ordered preventive evacuations due to fears heavy rains could cause flash floods. 80 to 120 millimetres of rain to fall by end of Tuesday Officials ordered the evacuation of some 220 homes in Ste-Brigitte-de-Laval, Que., near Quebec City, amid fears that heavy rains and rising …

Advocates and workers say more protections, and greater awareness and enforcement are needed to uphold the rights of the growing number of Canadians performing freelance, contract and gig work as it continues to become more widespread. Unions can help raise awareness but can't address the problem alone: advocate Montreal resident …

Canada has committed more than $8 billion to Ukraine since Russia's 2022 invasion, including over $1.5 billion in military aid. From a $400,000 anti-missile system to warm clothes, here's a look at what's been delivered or promised. Military hardware pledged or sent so far includes anti-missile system, tanks, howitzers Canada …

A prominent Toronto-area developer is asking a court to block or delay a provincial watchdog from interviewing him as part of its investigation into the Ontario government's decision to open formerly protected land for housing development, CBC News has learned. Auditor General Bonnie Lysyk sent summons to Silvio De Gasperis …

British Columbia is imposing a campfire ban across the province, excepting only Haida Gwaii, as well as a state of emergency for the Stikine Region in the province's northwest corner. Haida Gwaii only exception to ban as province sees unprecedented levels of drought, says minister British Columbia is imposing a …