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- Angry note left at scene of double murder of sons insisted father was the victim
Police found two dead brothers in their father Mohammed Al-Lami's house, where Al-Lami is believed to have murdered them before dying by suicide. A note was discovered on his office desk at the scene.
- Ontario pushed ahead with strong mayor powers expansion despite 'predominantly negative' feedback
Premier Doug Ford expanded strong mayor powers to nearly half of Ontario’s municipalities despite 'predominantly negative' feedback during consultations. Respondents criticized the system as 'unnecessary' and 'undemocratic,' according to documents obtained by CBC News.
- Ottawa set to relaunch federal green home retrofit program in 4 provinces
Ottawa is relaunching the federal greener homes grant in Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, and British Columbia after a hiatus. The program aims to support home retrofits in these provinces.
- Residents of Fort Simpson, N.W.T., ordered to evacuate
Residents of Fort Simpson, N.W.T., were ordered to evacuate due to a nearby wildfire. An evacuation was called around 7 p.m. Sunday evening, and residents are advised to head to Yellowknife. A fire information officer stated the fire is not expected to reach the community overnight.
- He managed Jesuit finances for decades. Now he has to repay the Catholic order $8.8M in stolen funds
A former finance director of the Jesuits of Canada has settled with the Catholic order for $8.8 million after fraud allegedly dating back more than a decade was discovered last year. The case was reported by CBC News.
- Ottawa starting process to designate new N.W.T. highway as national interest project: sources
The federal government is expected to announce the Mackenzie Valley Highway in the Northwest Territories as a project of national interest. This designation process is being initiated by Ottawa.
- Ottawa cut therapy sessions for refugees to 10 hours per year. Now some are pushing back
Ottawa cut therapy sessions for refugees to a 10-hour annual cap, implemented by the federal government in spring. Mental health practitioners have been lobbying for the policy's reversal, but with limited success.
- Sister of 5 children killed in Elmira, Ont.-area crash details 'unimaginable reality' of loss
Five children died and other family members were injured in a van and SUV crash in Elmira, Ont. People are stepping up to help, and the second oldest daughter allowed an image of the family to be shared with CBC News.
- Ottawa's mixed fleet of F-35s and Gripens could total more than 100 aircraft, sources say
The Canadian federal government is considering a mixed fleet of 72-88 U.S.-made F-35s and potentially 72 Saab Gripens, which could total over 100 aircraft. This plan may create up to 9,000 jobs and be the largest industrial project in Canada.
- Man convicted of trailer hitch death of Barbara Kentner in Thunder Bay, Ont., gets day parole extension
Brayden Bushby, convicted in the 2017 death of Barbara Kentner in Thunder Bay, Ontario, has been granted an additional three months of day parole in a community-based residential facility. The Parole Board of Canada made the decision, as reported by CBC News.
- She was stabbed by a student while on the job. Now she’s fighting for support
Angela Light, an administrative assistant, was stabbed by a student at a Bedford, N.S., high school in 2023. She is now speaking out for the first time in a CBC News interview about the impact of the incident on her life.
- MADD says N.L. impaired driving cases being dropped after trial delays 'not surprising'
MADD acknowledges that impaired driving cases in Newfoundland and Labrador are being dropped due to trial delays linked to the 2016 Supreme Court of Canada decision R v. Jordan. CBC News identified four such cases over 18 months that ended under this ruling.
- Criminal cases lost due to missed trial deadlines 'not acceptable,' says N.L. premier
Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Tony Wakeham criticized the dismissal of criminal cases due to missed trial deadlines as 'clearly unacceptable.' The province's justice minister announced plans to track such cases following a CBC News investigation.
- German submarine bid promises Canada $86B economic boost and tens of thousands of jobs
Germany's bid to build Canada's next-generation submarines promises up to 50,000 jobs over five years and an $86-billion boost to Canada's GDP. The proposal includes investments in shipbuilding, critical minerals, missiles, ports, and energy infrastructure, linking Arctic defense to NATO integration.
- Liberal MP Steven Guilbeault to resign: sources
Liberal MP Steven Guilbeault, a former environment minister, is set to resign and will announce the decision at a Liberal caucus meeting on Wednesday, according to sources. The resignation is expected to be confirmed by the MP from Montreal.
- Canada expands citizenship eligibility to more Americans
Canada has expanded citizenship eligibility to include more Americans, potentially allowing millions to qualify for dual-Canadian citizenship. The change in requirements was discussed by CBC News' Mark Carcasole on CBS News.
- Mark Carney secures majority government in Canada after special election win
Mark Carney's Liberal government in Canada has secured a parliamentary majority following special elections in Ontario and Quebec, enabling legislative agenda advancement without opposition support. The victory extends the Liberal administration's governance until 2029.