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Notorious Hells Angel Maurice (Mom) Boucher, jailed for killing 2 prison guards, dies

Notorious Hells Angel Maurice (Mom) Boucher, jailed for killing 2 prison guards, dies

MONTREAL — A Quebec politician and biker gang expert said Monday that when he learned of the death of the notorious ex-Hells Angels leader Maurice (Mom) Boucher, he immediately thought about the killer's victims.
N.S. killer's abuse of spouse had roots going back generations, inquiry hears

N.S. killer's abuse of spouse had roots going back generations, inquiry hears

HALIFAX — Domestic violence extended back generations in the family of the man who carried out the 2020 mass shooting in Nova Scotia, a document released Monday by a public inquiry reveals.
Canada's premiers start summer meeting with First Nations gathering

Canada's premiers start summer meeting with First Nations gathering

VICTORIA — Canada's premiers are starting their summer gathering at a Victoria-area First Nation where they'll meet with leaders of the National Indigenous Organizations, a collection of five national Indigenous groups.
Edmonton Catholic church with Indigenous traditions prepares for Pope's visit

Edmonton Catholic church with Indigenous traditions prepares for Pope's visit

EDMONTON — Cultures collide each Sunday morning at Edmonton's Sacred Heart Church of the First Peoples, with sage burning alongside candles and both hymns and Indigenous drumming resounding through congregations.
Montrealers protest against man guilty of sexual abuse "inadequate" sentence

Montrealers protest against man guilty of sexual abuse "inadequate" sentence

Hundreds of people rallied in front of Montreal's courthouse on Sunday to denounce a light sentence imposed on a man who pleaded guilty to sexual assault and voyeurism
'Happy Stampede': Prime minister mobbed by admirers at Stampede events

'Happy Stampede': Prime minister mobbed by admirers at Stampede events

CALGARY — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spent Sunday in Calgary where he was surrounded by mostly friendly crowds as he attended a pancake breakfast, visited the Stampede grounds and spoke at a Liberal fundraiser.
Industry minister to meet with Rogers CEO after "unacceptable" network outage

Industry minister to meet with Rogers CEO after "unacceptable" network outage

TORONTO — Canada's industry minister will convene a meeting with the leader of Rogers Communications in the wake of a massive outage that paralyzed the company's network and hampered several crucial services, his office announced on Sunday, even as s
Researchers name newest baby orca spotted in B.C. waters

Researchers name newest baby orca spotted in B.C. waters

VICTORIA — A young southern resident killer whale spotted swimming in the waters off the west side of Vancouver Island now has a name.
Ukraine criticizes Canada over return of turbines for Russia-Germany pipeline

Ukraine criticizes Canada over return of turbines for Russia-Germany pipeline

OTTAWA — The Ukrainian government is calling on Canada to reconsider its decision to allow the delivery of turbines from a Russia-Europe natural gas pipeline to Germany, saying it sets a "dangerous precedent" when it comes to sanctions against the Ru
'Star power': Federal politicians use Calgary Stampede to lasso support from voters

'Star power': Federal politicians use Calgary Stampede to lasso support from voters

CALGARY — There's more to the Calgary Stampede than a rodeo, cowboy hats and horses — it's also a major opportunity for politicians.