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Fierce-looking B.C. fossil confirmed as new genus, days after death of discoverer
May 23, 2025 - 8:19 AM

Before British Columbia fossil hunter Mike Trask died last week, he knew that recognition of his biggest discovery would live on.
Gun control group urges PM Carney to ensure 'timely delivery' on firearm commitments
May 12, 2025 - 2:45 PM

OTTAWA - A prominent gun control group is urging Prime Minister Mark Carney to swiftly implement Liberal election promises on firearms and avoid the foot-dragging that left many pledges under the previous government unfulfilled.
Notable Canadian cases where an accused was found not criminally responsible
April 29, 2025 - 12:14 PM

A judge has ruled that Pierre Ny St-Amand, 53, was not criminally responsible for the 2023 bus attack on a Laval, Que., daycare that killed two small children and injured six others. Superior Court Justice Éric Downs concluded Ny St-Amand was experiencing psychosis and could not discern right from wrong. He has been ordered detained in a psychiatric hospital.
Notable Canadian cases where an accused was found not criminally responsible
April 29, 2025 - 12:14 PM

A judge has ruled that Pierre Ny St-Amand, 53, was not criminally responsible for the 2023 bus attack on a Laval, Que., daycare that killed two small children and injured six others. Superior Court Justice Éric Downs concluded Ny St-Amand was experiencing psychosis and could not discern right from wrong. He has been ordered detained in a psychiatric hospital.
Federal Court of Appeal dismisses challenge of federal firearms ban
April 15, 2025 - 4:35 PM

OTTAWA - The Federal Court of Appeal has dismissed a challenge of a government ban on firearms that Ottawa considers fit only for the battlefield, not hunting or sport shooting.
Poilievre says he wants to greenlight Ring of Fire mining permits within six months
March 20, 2025 - 12:00 PM

SUDBURY, Ont. - Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre said Wednesday he'll "set a deadline" to approve all federal permits for mining in northwestern Ontario's Ring of Fire region within six months.
Ottawa outlaws another 179 types of firearms, announces classification review
March 07, 2025 - 2:30 PM

OTTAWA - The Liberal government has outlawed another 179 firearm varieties, adding to the list of prohibited guns it considers too dangerous for use by hunters or sport shooters.
Supreme Court dismisses appeal for Alberta man convicted in Métis hunter killings
February 20, 2025 - 9:07 AM

OTTAWA - Canada's top court has dismissed the appeal of an Alberta man convicted of manslaughter for aiding his son in the killings of two Métis hunters.
Booing of The Star-Spangled Banner reignites debate on national anthems in sports
February 07, 2025 - 2:04 PM

It's been a decades-long tradition in North America, but a Canadian professor of sport management says it might be time to re-examine the legitimacy of national anthems being played before games.
Year in review: A look at events in December 2024
January 01, 2025 - 12:55 AM

A look at news events in December 2024:
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Fierce-looking B.C. fossil confirmed as new genus, days after death of discoverer

Gun control group urges PM Carney to ensure 'timely delivery' on firearm commitments

Notable Canadian cases where an accused was found not criminally responsible

Notable Canadian cases where an accused was found not criminally responsible

Federal Court of Appeal dismisses challenge of federal firearms ban

Poilievre says he wants to greenlight Ring of Fire mining permits within six months

Ottawa outlaws another 179 types of firearms, announces classification review

Supreme Court dismisses appeal for Alberta man convicted in Métis hunter killings

Booing of The Star-Spangled Banner reignites debate on national anthems in sports

Year in review: A look at events in December 2024

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