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Special prosecutor decides against charges in B.C. money laundering investigation

Special prosecutor decides against charges in B.C. money laundering investigation

VICTORIA — No charges will be laid from a money laundering investigation into millions of dollars that moved through British Columbia casinos and Chinese bank accounts in what the province's attorney general called a "frustrating" end to the multi-year police probe.
Asylum seekers face hurdles, discrimination as they compete for housing in Montreal

Asylum seekers face hurdles, discrimination as they compete for housing in Montreal

MONTREAL — Pedro Fonseca, a 43-year-old asylum seeker from Colombia, says if he doesn't start receiving social assistance from the Quebec government soon, he'll likely become homeless.
Trudeau Foundation to return $200,000 donation over possible connection to China

Trudeau Foundation to return $200,000 donation over possible connection to China

OTTAWA — The Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation says it is returning $200,000 it received seven years ago after a media report alleged a potential connection to Beijing.
Director of Canada's spy agency agrees integrity of federal elections not compromised

Director of Canada's spy agency agrees integrity of federal elections not compromised

OTTAWA — Canada's last two elections were not compromised by foreign actors, the director of Canada's spy agency told a committee of MPs Thursday.
'Is Alberta glitching?' Province's emergency alert system sends multiple tests

'Is Alberta glitching?' Province's emergency alert system sends multiple tests

EDMONTON — A test of the Alberta Emergency Alert system had some Albertans wondering if there was an actual emergency.
Two Tory MPs silent after Poilievre says they 'regret' meeting German politician

Two Tory MPs silent after Poilievre says they 'regret' meeting German politician

OTTAWA — Two Conservative members of Parliament are remaining tight-lipped about whether they regret meeting with a German politician, which is something Pierre Poilievre has said they do.
Appeal Court increases prison time for Edmonton club promoter in sex assault case

Appeal Court increases prison time for Edmonton club promoter in sex assault case

EDMONTON — Alberta's top court has increased the sentence of a former club promoter convicted of sexually assaulting five women to 11 years in prison.
Calgary woman seeking 'narrow, individual exemption' over Alberta opioid restrictions

Calgary woman seeking 'narrow, individual exemption' over Alberta opioid restrictions

CALGARY — A lawyer for a Calgary woman suing the Alberta government over regulations that would prevent her from taking a potent opioid three times a day says his client needs a narrow, individual exemption.
'Senseless and tragic': Prison terms for men found guilty in death of Calgary chef

'Senseless and tragic': Prison terms for men found guilty in death of Calgary chef

CALGARY — A judge sentenced two men to prison Friday for what he called "a deplorable act" that led to the death of a well-known Calgary chef.
Canada can learn from Australia on addressing foreign interference, experts say

Canada can learn from Australia on addressing foreign interference, experts say

OTTAWA — A former top public servant and a prominent national security researcher says Canada can look to Australia for ideas on better handling the threat of foreign interference.
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