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Foreign interference may have 'impacted' 2021 result in one riding, inquiry finds

Foreign interference may have 'impacted' 2021 result in one riding, inquiry finds

OTTAWA — Foreign meddling attempts didn't change who won the last two federal elections in Canada, but may have changed the result in one riding in 2021, a public inquiry concluded Friday.
Fisheries Department warns boaters against disturbing orphan B.C. killer whale calf

Fisheries Department warns boaters against disturbing orphan B.C. killer whale calf

ZEBALLOS, B.C. — The Fisheries Department says its monitoring and patrolling ocean waters off northwest Vancouver Island to ensure boat traffic doesn't interfere with an orphan killer whale calf's ability to reunite with her extended family.
Hacker demands ransom after taking email addresses, phone numbers from B.C. libraries

Hacker demands ransom after taking email addresses, phone numbers from B.C. libraries

CARIBOO, B.C. — B.C. libraries have been targeted by a hacker who demanded a ransom or they would release user data that includes the phone numbers and email addresses of some clients.
Canada, Manitoba to develop Red Dress Alert for missing Indigenous women and girls

Canada, Manitoba to develop Red Dress Alert for missing Indigenous women and girls

OTTAWA — Canada and Manitoba are partnering to launch an alert system that would inform the public when an Indigenous woman or girl goes missing, they announced Friday in Winnipeg, ahead of a national day to mark the crisis.
Pro-Palestine encampment remains at University of Toronto despite safety concerns

Pro-Palestine encampment remains at University of Toronto despite safety concerns

TORONTO — Protesters donned rain ponchos and huddled in tents at a pro-Palestinian encampment at the University of Toronto on Friday as they faced wet and windy conditions during the second day of a demonstration calling on the school to distance its
Police say 3 men arrested, charged in the killing of B.C. Sikh activist, Nijjar

Police say 3 men arrested, charged in the killing of B.C. Sikh activist, Nijjar

SURREY, B.C. — Three men have been arrested and charged with the murder of B.C. Sikh activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar. Integrated Homicide Investigation Team Supt.
Foreign meddling 'did not affect' overall federal election results: inquiry report

Foreign meddling 'did not affect' overall federal election results: inquiry report

OTTAWA — Foreign interference by China did not affect the overall results of the 2019 and 2021 general elections won by Justin Trudeau's Liberals, a federal commission of inquiry has found.
Winnipeg judge rules trial of accused serial killer to start with jury

Winnipeg judge rules trial of accused serial killer to start with jury

WINNIPEG — A judge has decided the upcoming trial of a man accused of killing four women in Winnipeg will still be heard by a jury, after the defence argued it should be heard instead by a judge alone.
Princess Anne to take part in B.C. ceremony bringing new ship into Pacific fleet

Princess Anne to take part in B.C. ceremony bringing new ship into Pacific fleet

VANCOUVER — The first Arctic and Offshore Patrol Vessel for Canada's Pacific fleet will officially be commissioned in a ceremony featuring Princess Anne, the sister of King Charles.
Canada will send $65M for humanitarian assistance and economic development to Lebanon

Canada will send $65M for humanitarian assistance and economic development to Lebanon

OTTAWA — Canada is providing $65 million in developmental funding and humanitarian relief to Lebanon, International Development Minister Ahmed Hussen said Friday.