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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

OTTAWA — 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.
Encampment in front of Regina City Hall to be dismantled after third fire

Encampment in front of Regina City Hall to be dismantled after third fire

REGINA — An encampment in front of Regina City Hall is being dismantled with officials saying the risks are too great to allow it to continue.

Corrective to July 24 story on Pat King trial

OTTAWA — In a story published on Monday, July 24, The Canadian Press erroneously reported that Pat King's lawyer is named Natasha Calvino. In fact, her last name is spelled Calvinho. The Canadian Press
Let's make a deal, Canada urges U.S. amid latest 'baseless' softwood lumber duties

Let's make a deal, Canada urges U.S. amid latest 'baseless' softwood lumber duties

WASHINGTON — Canada is urging the United States to make a good-faith effort at negotiating an end to the interminable bilateral dispute over softwood lumber. International Trade Minister Mary Ng is making the overture after a fresh U.S.
Pat Carney, former MP, senator, remembered as kind, 'wise leader'

Pat Carney, former MP, senator, remembered as kind, 'wise leader'

VANCOUVER — Pat Carney is being remembered as a problem-solver, a groundbreaker, a feminist, a mentor and a friend. The former member of Parliament, senator and trailblazer died late Tuesday at the age of 88.
Renovations to Montreal's famed Olympic Stadium just got more complicated

Renovations to Montreal's famed Olympic Stadium just got more complicated

MONTREAL — Repairs to the roof of Montreal's problem-plagued Olympic Stadium have become significantly more complicated.
Court-appointed manager of Mississippi capital water system gets task of fixing sewage problems

Court-appointed manager of Mississippi capital water system gets task of fixing sewage problems

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — The independent manager working to fix the long-troubled water system in Mississippi's capital city will also be assigned to oversee repairs to the city’s deteriorating sewer system, under an order filed Wednesday.
What's next for Hunter Biden in court and Congress after his plea deal derails

What's next for Hunter Biden in court and Congress after his plea deal derails

WASHINGTON (AP) — The unraveling of Hunter Biden's plea agreement has thrust his criminal case into uncertain waters and given new fodder to Republican critics in Congress as they push ahead with investigations into the president's youngest son.
Alaska asks US Supreme Court to strike down the rejection of a proposed copper, gold mine

Alaska asks US Supreme Court to strike down the rejection of a proposed copper, gold mine

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — The state of Alaska wants the U.S. Supreme Court to strike down a federal agency's rejection of a proposed copper and gold mine in southwest Alaska's Bristol Bay region. The U.S.