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Montreal jail manager suspended after death of illegally-detained 21-year-old man

Montreal jail manager suspended after death of illegally-detained 21-year-old man

MONTREAL — A manager has been suspended from his duties at the Montreal jail where a 21-year-old man suffered fatal injuries during an intervention by guards last week. Quebec's Public Security Department says the Dec.
Canadian Cardinal mourns Pope Benedict XVI, says writings will guide for centuries

Canadian Cardinal mourns Pope Benedict XVI, says writings will guide for centuries

MONTREAL — Pope emeritus Benedict XVI is being remembered in Canada for his intellect and theological influence on the Catholic Church he led for nearly nine years.
Quebecers are listening to less local music; artists hope Bill C-11 will change that

Quebecers are listening to less local music; artists hope Bill C-11 will change that

MONTREAL — Quebecers are increasingly streaming music online but listening less often to francophone artists, a trend members of the province's music industry hope will be reversed with a new federal bill.
Man who died after being injured in Montreal jail was in 'illegal' detention

Man who died after being injured in Montreal jail was in 'illegal' detention

MONTREAL — Family, friends and community members gathered Friday evening to mourn and remember a 21-year-old man who died in hospital after being injured inside a Montreal jail on Christmas Eve.
Steam pipe ruptures and injures two workers at Victoria General Hospital

Steam pipe ruptures and injures two workers at Victoria General Hospital

VICTORIA — Health authorities in British Columbia say two workers were injured this morning when a pipe carrying steam ruptured at Victoria General Hospital.
Saskatchewan premier calls Sunwing's move to end flights in province 'irresponsible'

Saskatchewan premier calls Sunwing's move to end flights in province 'irresponsible'

Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says a decision by Sunwing Vacations to suspend its flights from the Saskatoon and Regina airports for a month is irresponsible. The airline announced Thursday it was immediately cancelling its operations through Feb.
Noah arcs back to top of B.C. baby name list for first time since 2007, usurps Olivia

Noah arcs back to top of B.C. baby name list for first time since 2007, usurps Olivia

VICTORIA — British Columbia's health ministry says Noah is poised to be the most popular baby name in the province this year, replacing longtime favourite Olivia, which topped the list last year.
Police officers, members of the public attend procession for OPP cop shot dead

Police officers, members of the public attend procession for OPP cop shot dead

TORONTO — Hundreds of first responders and members of the public turned out Friday for a procession to pay tribute to a slain Ontario Provincial Police officer as calls grew for the federal government to reform its bail policy.
'I heard children screaming inside': Four dead after Hamilton house fire

'I heard children screaming inside': Four dead after Hamilton house fire

HAMILTON — Neighbours rushed towards a burning Hamilton home with ladders, witnesses said, as children inside screamed for help during a Thursday night fire that left four people dead.
Next Bank of Canada governor would stay focused on fighting inflation: Poilievre

Next Bank of Canada governor would stay focused on fighting inflation: Poilievre

OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says his choice for Bank of Canada governor would be someone focused entirely on keeping annual inflation at its two per cent target.
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