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Supreme Court upholds murder convictions of man who represented himself at trial

Supreme Court upholds murder convictions of man who represented himself at trial

OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada has upheld the murder convictions of a man who represented himself at trial but complained later the proceedings were tainted by a perception of unfairness.
'Very proud moment': Valdez becomes first Filipino-Canadian woman to serve in cabinet

'Very proud moment': Valdez becomes first Filipino-Canadian woman to serve in cabinet

TORONTO — Rechie Valdez, who made history this week when she became the first Filipino-Canadian woman named to the federal cabinet, took an unusual path to high political office, transitioning from banking to baking to Parliament.
Montreal's new, for-profit light-rail system: national model or cautionary tale?

Montreal's new, for-profit light-rail system: national model or cautionary tale?

Montreal’s new light-rail train network stands out among major transit projects in Canada: it opened within a relatively short time frame and government didn't get in the way.
Three dead, three injured in crash in Quebec's Saguenay-Lac-St-Jean region

Three dead, three injured in crash in Quebec's Saguenay-Lac-St-Jean region

SAGUENAY, Que. — Three people were killed and three others were injured in a two-vehicle crash Thursday evening in Quebec's Saguenay-Lac-St-Jean region. Quebec provincial police say the collision between a compact car and a truck occurred about 6 p.
In the news today: Statistics Canada to release latest GDP numbers

In the news today: Statistics Canada to release latest GDP numbers

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today...
MP wants federal funding to Calgary Stampede pulled after abuse settlement reached

MP wants federal funding to Calgary Stampede pulled after abuse settlement reached

CALGARY — A member of Parliament says he's calling on the federal government to halt funding to the Calgary Stampede. Liberal member George Chahal, who represents Calgary Skyview, says the Stampede has lost people's trust.
Montreal police find suspect drowned after mother, daughter found dead in home

Montreal police find suspect drowned after mother, daughter found dead in home

Montreal police say they've found the body of a man sought in connection with a double homicide early Thursday after the bodies of a mother and daughter were found dead in a home.
Four homes in Northwest Territories lost in wildfire, road closed: fire agency

Four homes in Northwest Territories lost in wildfire, road closed: fire agency

YELLOWKNIFE — An out-of-control wildfire in the Northwest Territories has destroyed four homes in a community about 100 kilometres northwest of Yellowknife.
David Lametti's legacy as justice minister is advancing cause of wrongfully convicted

David Lametti's legacy as justice minister is advancing cause of wrongfully convicted

OTTAWA — When David Lametti met David Milgaard in his office a few years back, he pulled a copy of The Tragically Hip's "Fully Completely" off a shelf and asked Milgaard to sign his record.
Public Safety department says Liberal law did not factor into Bernardo's transfer

Public Safety department says Liberal law did not factor into Bernardo's transfer

Serial killer and rapist Paul Bernardo would have been transferred to a medium-security prison even if a previous version of the corrections law were been in place, according to the federal Public Safety department.