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Police clear and reopen area around scene of B.C. bank shooting

Police clear and reopen area around scene of B.C. bank shooting

SAANICH, B.C. — Police in Saanich, B.C., say they've cleared and reopened the area around a local bank that was the scene of a deadly shooting last week.
People planning to attend AIDS conference in Montreal still struggling to get visas

People planning to attend AIDS conference in Montreal still struggling to get visas

International AIDS organizations say people from Africa, South America and Asia who are planning to attend a major AIDS conference in Montreal are still struggling to get visas from the Canadian government
Missing 13-year-old Edmonton girl found alive in Oregon, 41-year-old man arrested

Missing 13-year-old Edmonton girl found alive in Oregon, 41-year-old man arrested

EDMONTON — Police say a 13-year-old Edmonton girl missing for more than a week has been found alive in the United States.
Woman held hostage during B.C. bank shooting experiencing roller-coaster of emotions

Woman held hostage during B.C. bank shooting experiencing roller-coaster of emotions

Shelli Fryer was wide awake at 2:54 on Canada Day and hoped the stack of messages piling up in recent days could help her close her eyes. The 59-year-old Langford, B.C.
B.C. RCMP identify twin brothers as B.C. bank shooting suspects

B.C. RCMP identify twin brothers as B.C. bank shooting suspects

VICTORIA — Twin brothers in their early 20s were responsible for the shooting that injured numerous police officers at a bank in Saanich, B.C., earlier this week, RCMP alleged Saturday. Mounties spokesman Cpl.
Anti-Taliban law could be tweaked to get more humanitarian aid to Afghans: minister

Anti-Taliban law could be tweaked to get more humanitarian aid to Afghans: minister

OTTAWA — A law outlawing any dealings with the Taliban, which charities complain is impeding their ability to help needy Afghans, could be adjusted by the federal government to give more flexibility to aid agencies.
Jan. 6 hearings, abortion fallout casting long shadow over Trump's comeback hopes

Jan. 6 hearings, abortion fallout casting long shadow over Trump's comeback hopes

One-two punch of the congressional investigation into the Capitol Hill riots and the seismic impact of Roe vs. Wade is raising new doubts about Trump's powers of persuasion
Protesters march for freedom as much larger crowds celebrate Canada Day in Ottawa

Protesters march for freedom as much larger crowds celebrate Canada Day in Ottawa

Plans for a full day of protest events alongside Canada Day celebrations in Ottawa caused only minimal disruptions Friday as a few hundred people marched through downtown to voice their opposition to the federal government and public health restrictions
Trudeau, ministers bid to reclaim flag from freedom protesters in Canada Day speeches

Trudeau, ministers bid to reclaim flag from freedom protesters in Canada Day speeches

OTTAWA — Thousands of celebrants who flocked to the national capital for Canada Day festivities heard an impassioned appeal for unity on Friday as the prime minister urged them to reclaim the Maple Leaf as a national symbol.
Quebec moving day could see record number of tenants without somewhere to live

Quebec moving day could see record number of tenants without somewhere to live

A Quebec housing advocacy group says it's worried there will be a record number of households left without somewhere to live on the province’s July 1 moving day