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Canadian military not doing enough to detect, prevent extremism in the ranks: Report

Canadian military not doing enough to detect, prevent extremism in the ranks: Report

OTTAWA — A scathing new report on racism in the Canadian Armed Forces says the military is not doing enough to detect and prevent white supremacists and other violent extremists from infiltrating its ranks.
Feds invest $6.7 million on research platform looking at impact of COVID-19 on youth

Feds invest $6.7 million on research platform looking at impact of COVID-19 on youth

MONTREAL — The federal government is investing $6.7 million on a Canada-wide research platform to better understand the impact of COVID-19 on children.
RCMP struggled to identify replica patrol car used by Nova Scotia mass shooter

RCMP struggled to identify replica patrol car used by Nova Scotia mass shooter

HALIFAX — The inquiry into the 2020 mass shooting in Nova Scotia released more details Monday about missteps the RCMP made as investigators tried to identify the killer's vehicle early in his 13-hour rampage.
Racism in the Canadian military and new U.S. aid for Ukraine: In The News for April 25

Racism in the Canadian military and new U.S. aid for Ukraine: In The News for April 25

In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of Apr. 25 ... What we are watching in Canada ...
Mixing with unvaccinated increases COVID-19 risk for vaccinated people, study finds

Mixing with unvaccinated increases COVID-19 risk for vaccinated people, study finds

MONTREAL — While remaining unvaccinated against COVID-19 is often framed as a personal choice, those who spurn the vaccines raise the risk of infection for those around them, a new study suggests.
Upcoming census release to show how country is aging, detail gender for first time

Upcoming census release to show how country is aging, detail gender for first time

OTTAWA — To Parminder Raina, age is really just a number — scientifically speaking.
B.C. man says old-growth protests escalating after brief hospitalization

B.C. man says old-growth protests escalating after brief hospitalization

NANAIMO, B.C.
Russian sanctions prove Canadian military mission in Ukraine had impact: Commander

Russian sanctions prove Canadian military mission in Ukraine had impact: Commander

OTTAWA — The most recent commander of Canada's military training mission in Ukraine says the fact Russia has sanctioned him and several of his predecessors alongside dozens of other prominent Canadians is proof the mission had an impact. Lt.-Col.
Stoney Nakoda Nation says traditional knowledge key to success for Banff bison

Stoney Nakoda Nation says traditional knowledge key to success for Banff bison

An Indigenous-led report says relying on traditional knowledge could help to ensure the success of bison that have been reintroduced in Banff National Park.
Canada eyes new measures to protect economy from national security threats

Canada eyes new measures to protect economy from national security threats

OTTAWA — New measures to ensure Canada doesn't export sensitive technology to foreign adversaries are among the changes being eyed by Ottawa to bolster the country's economic security.