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Livestreamed mass shooting shows more internet regulations needed: experts

Livestreamed mass shooting shows more internet regulations needed: experts

WINNIPEG — David Shanks felt a familiar sense of distress as he learned a video was quickly spreading online depicting a mass shooting in a Buffalo, N.Y., supermarket.
No winning ticket sold for Tuesday's $60 million Lotto Max jackpot

No winning ticket sold for Tuesday's $60 million Lotto Max jackpot

TORONTO — There was no winning ticket sold in Tuesday's Lotto Max $60 million draw. However, two of the eight available $1 million Maxmillion prizes were claimed by ticket holders in the Prairies and Ontario.
Prince Charles nods to 'darker' past, need for reconciliation as Canadian tour begins

Prince Charles nods to 'darker' past, need for reconciliation as Canadian tour begins

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Prince Charles and Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall, began a three-day Canadian tour Tuesday in St. John’s, N.L.
A report on wildfire in Lytton, B.C., says more community fireproofing needed

A report on wildfire in Lytton, B.C., says more community fireproofing needed

VANCOUVER — A wildfire that destroyed the British Columbia village of Lytton couldn’t have been stopped, even with an area-wide emergency response, says a new report.
Ottawa interim police chief Steve Bell didn't ask feds to invoke Emergencies Act

Ottawa interim police chief Steve Bell didn't ask feds to invoke Emergencies Act

Ottawa’s interim police chief says he did not ask the federal government to invoke the Emergencies Act during the “Freedom Convoy” in February.
Alberta premier to learn fate Wednesday in party review of his job performance

Alberta premier to learn fate Wednesday in party review of his job performance

EDMONTON — Albertans are to learn Wednesday whether Premier Jason Kenney has enough support from his party to keep his job — but political observers say whatever the outcome, it won’t end the rancorous political melodrama.
Liberals move to bar sanctioned Russians from Canada through immigration amendments

Liberals move to bar sanctioned Russians from Canada through immigration amendments

OTTAWA — The Liberal government is moving to ban Russians sanctioned over Moscow's invasion of Ukraine from entering Canada.
No verdict after Day 2 of deliberations at Quebec City Halloween 2020 murder trial

No verdict after Day 2 of deliberations at Quebec City Halloween 2020 murder trial

QUEBEC — Jurors will deliberate for a third day on Wednesday at the murder trial for the man accused of stalking the streets of Old Quebec City on Halloween 2020 and using a sword to kill two people and injure five others.
Putin's ex-wife not immune from Canadian sanctions: foreign affairs minister's office

Putin's ex-wife not immune from Canadian sanctions: foreign affairs minister's office

OTTAWA — Canada has not ruled out imposing sanctions on Russian President Vladimir Putin's ex-wife Lyudmila Ocheretnaya, says the foreign affairs minister’s spokesman.
Former RCMP officer testifies that warning tweet in N.S. mass shooting took too long

Former RCMP officer testifies that warning tweet in N.S. mass shooting took too long

HALIFAX — A former RCMP officer told a Nova Scotia public inquiry on Tuesday that a tweet warning the public about the mass shooter driving a replica police vehicle should have been sent immediately after he ordered it, not two crucial hours later.