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Mass killing in Nova Scotia began with attack, binding of girlfriend: source
HALIFAX - A source close to the investigation says a killer's murderous rampage across Nova Scotia began with him attacking and binding his girlfriend, and that she managed to escape and eventual...
Apr 24, 2020
Scotiabank Arena turns into giant kitchen as MLSE looks to make 10,000 meals daily
TORONTO - Scotiabank Arena, home to the Maple Leafs and Raptors, has been turned into a giant kitchen during the COVID-19 pandemic. The same arena floor that saw Kawhi Leonard sink his buzzer-beater t...
Apr 24, 2020
Feds to unveil rent relief for businesses forced to shut down during pandemic
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is expected to announce today significant rent relief to help businesses that can't afford to pay their landlords at a time when their operat...
Apr 24, 2020
N.S. rampage victim's husband says police secrecy could foster distrust
In the absence of information, Nick Beaton says a sense of unease is percolating in his community. Towns across central and northern Nova Scotia have been shattered by an unprecedented spree of violen...
Apr 24, 2020
The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada
The latest numbers of confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 4 a.m. ET on April 24, 2020: There are 42,105 confirmed and presumptive cases in Canada. _ Quebec: 21,838 confirmed ...
Apr 24, 2020
Rent relief and a giant kitchen for COVID-19 pandemic; In The News for April 24
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 April 24 ... ---...
Apr 24, 2020
Medical regulator to hear case of Toronto neurosurgeon who murdered wife
TORONTO - Ontario's medical regulator is set to hear the case today of a Toronto neurosurgeon who murdered his wife two days after she filed for divorce. The disciplinary committee of t...
Apr 24, 2020
Digital vigil to honour Nova Scotia victims with national, local tributes
A tribute to the 22 Nova Scotians who died in one of Canada's deadliest mass killings will stream on Facebook this evening. The vigil, titled "Nova Scotia Remembers," will include messages of sup...
Apr 24, 2020
Gangs changing tactics as closed borders, COVID-19 deal impact
VANCOUVER - Gangs and organized crime groups in B.C. are changing how they operate and run their illegal business due to the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, police forces say. Since physical...
Apr 24, 2020
LPS investigating single vehicle incident in the coulees
LETHBRIDGE, AB. -- A large contingent of police and emergency personnel were called out to the coulees on the city's south side, near the airport, on Thursday (Apr 23) night, to investigate a single v...
Apr 23, 2020 Tow truck prepares to pull truck out of ditch - LNN