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RCMP breached policy on collection of online information: audit

RCMP breached policy on collection of online information: audit

OTTAWA — An internal review says the RCMP routinely flouted its own policies when gathering information from the internet, potentially endangering investigations and prosecutions.
29-year-old Montreal woman dies following alleged attack by her boyfriend

29-year-old Montreal woman dies following alleged attack by her boyfriend

MONTREAL — A 29-year-old Montreal woman is dead after allegedly being assaulted by her partner over the weekend, police said Tuesday.
Saskatchewan closes restaurants, issues travel advisory in Regina and area

Saskatchewan closes restaurants, issues travel advisory in Regina and area

Regina is back under some of the strictest public-health measures seen in the province since last spring over concerns about a rising spread of more infectious COVID-19 variants.
Former ambassador MacNaughton did not violate Lobbying Act: commissioner

Former ambassador MacNaughton did not violate Lobbying Act: commissioner

OTTAWA — Canada's former ambassador to the United States has been cleared of illegally lobbying federal government officials.
Canadian Forces writing 'playbook' for handling allegations involving top brass

Canadian Forces writing 'playbook' for handling allegations involving top brass

OTTAWA — The Canadian Armed Forces is developing a suite of new initiatives aimed at tackling inappropriate behaviour in the ranks, the military’s acting commander revealed Tuesday, including a “playbook” for handling misconduct allegations against s
One year on, Canadians still deeply wary about allowing U.S. visitors, poll suggests

One year on, Canadians still deeply wary about allowing U.S. visitors, poll suggests

WASHINGTON — One year after the North American onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, Canadians remain deeply wary about visitors from the United States despite mounting optimism south of the border, a new poll suggests.
'I'm in charge': O'Toole brushes off Conservative grassroots vote on climate change

'I'm in charge': O'Toole brushes off Conservative grassroots vote on climate change

OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole brushed off the idea Tuesday that a vote by the party's grassroots on climate change should colour Canadians' opinion of his party.
Officials say coroner to probe case of elderly woman found dead in Montreal hospital

Officials say coroner to probe case of elderly woman found dead in Montreal hospital

MONTREAL — Health officials in western Montreal said Tuesday they will ask the coroner to investigate the death of an 86-year-old woman reportedly found lifeless on the floor of a hospital emergency room in February.
Advocates critique rising jail figures in some provinces after initial COVID-19 fall

Advocates critique rising jail figures in some provinces after initial COVID-19 fall

HALIFAX — A report by advocates for Canadian inmates is criticizing the rising rates of incarceration in at least two provincial jail systems amid the continuing pandemic.
RCMP flouted internet policy; U.S. shooting leaves 10 dead: In The News for March 23

RCMP flouted internet policy; U.S. shooting leaves 10 dead: In The News for March 23

In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of March 23 ... What we are watching in Canada ...