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Fictional crime boss’s cross-examination in N.L. murder trial explores debate about admissions of innocence
There was prolonged debate about what constitutes an admission of innocence as the undercover officer who ultimately got a confession from Dean Penney was cross-examined in a Corner Brook courtroom Wednesday.
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Quebec producer who sold fake maple syrup isn’t stopping, federation alleges
In court documents, the Quebec Federation of Maple Syrup Producers alleges Steve Bourdeau, the producer linked to fake maple syrup, is trying to unload cans of his syrup that have been returned to him by grocery stores and suppliers. The federation wants Bourdeau’s operation shut down and his syrup seized.
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Torture case exposed after video recording found on accused’s phone in separate arrest, court hears
What started out as two men walking through the halls of a downtown public housing building with loaded shotguns, later lead police to finding video of a far more serious crime involving abduction and torture.
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Mark Podlasly: First Nations are owners and investors, not obstacles to development
Canada is entering a moment of enormous opportunity in energy, minerals and infrastructure — and much of that opportunity is taking place on Indigenous lands. Global instability has reshaped energy and commodity markets , creating unprecedented demand for the resources this country holds in abundance. Trade relationships that once seemed permanent are fracturing. The wars…
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Ontario sells private jet bought for Doug Ford’s use back to Bombardier
Ontario has reversed the purchase of a private jet for Premier Doug Ford’s use by selling the Bombardier Challenger 650 back to Bombardier for the $28.9 million price it paid. Ford announced the move while at a conference in downtown Toronto on Wednesday morning, reports Global News . Ontario first bought the used Bombardier Challenger…
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‘We’re really worried’: 4 grey whales found dead off B.C. coast in 10 days
In April, four grey whales were found dead off Vancouver Island, adding to a long list of recent deaths off the coast of Washington state and San Francisco. Researchers believe a dramatic decline in available prey may be to blame.
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Mastermind behind 2007 ‘Surrey Six’ murders released from prison
Former Red Scorpions gang leader Jamie Bacon was sentenced to 18 years in prison in September 2020 for the so-called ‘Surrey Six’ murders, but only had five years and seven months of it left after credit for time served.
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Air Canada jet from Toronto involved in near-miss at New York airport, FAA says
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration reports a near-miss incident involving an Air Canada jet at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York on Monday.
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Advocates who deal with sexual assault, harassment commend Sask. Roughriders on Ajou Ajou firing
The team’s decision will likely give future whistleblowers confidence to come forward like the women who spoke out against the receiver’s behaviour, advocates say.
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Opposition parties cry foul over Liberal move to seize control of committees
Conservatives say the Liberals are trying to “stack the deck” by moving to seize control of House committees, and are proposing to leave three oversight committees intact.