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N.L. minister seeks Criminal Code changes he says will protect domestic abuse victims

N.L. minister seeks Criminal Code changes he says will protect domestic abuse victims

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Newfoundland and Labrador’s justice minister has asked his federal counterpart to make changes to the Criminal Code that he says will help protect victims of domestic and intimate partner violence.
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Sentencing hearing for former Saskatchewan Mountie who shot lover in park

Sentencing hearing for former Saskatchewan Mountie who shot lover in park

PRINCE ALBERT, Sask. — A sentencing hearing has started for a former Saskatchewan Mountie who shot and killed his lover. Bernie Herman, who is 55, was convicted in January of manslaughter in the death of 26-year-old Braden Herman.
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Keep Sarnia plastic plant shut until First Nation says it's safe: environment groups

Keep Sarnia plastic plant shut until First Nation says it's safe: environment groups

OTTAWA — International environmental advocates are calling for a petrochemical plant in southern Ontario to remain closed in light of reports about a benzene leak that continues to affect a neighbouring First Nation community.
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Supreme Court to examine mandatory minimum sentences for child pornography offences

Supreme Court to examine mandatory minimum sentences for child pornography offences

OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada will examine the constitutionality of mandatory minimum sentences for child pornography offences. The top court's decision to review the matter flows from Quebec court rulings concerning the sentencing of two men.
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Quebec police say 40 'high risk' sex offenders arrested in provincewide operation

Quebec police say 40 'high risk' sex offenders arrested in provincewide operation

MONTREAL — Quebec provincial police say they've arrested 40 sex offenders in an operation involving multiple police forces across the province. The operation targeted people considered a high risk to reoffend.
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Quebec family reimbursed $10,000 for being shipped wrong body after death in Cuba

Quebec family reimbursed $10,000 for being shipped wrong body after death in Cuba

MONTREAL — A Montreal-area family that was sent the wrong body after a loved one's death in Cuba has received a $10,000 reimbursement and an apology from the Caribbean country.
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Tory MP for Oshawa joins ranks of federal politicians who won't run in next election

Tory MP for Oshawa joins ranks of federal politicians who won't run in next election

OTTAWA — Conservative member of Parliament Colin Carrie, who represents Oshawa, Ont., says he will not run in the next election. Carrie was first elected in 2004 and re-elected six times.
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In the news today: Are doctors' retirement savings doomed?

In the news today: Are doctors' retirement savings doomed?

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today...
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Honda expected to announce Ontario EV battery plant, part of a $15B investment

Honda expected to announce Ontario EV battery plant, part of a $15B investment

TORONTO — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Ontario Premier Doug Ford and Honda executives are expected to announce today that the Japanese automaker is building an electric vehicle battery plant in Alliston, Ont., part of a $15-billion investment.
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Jury selection begins for Winnipeg trial of man accused of killing four women

Jury selection begins for Winnipeg trial of man accused of killing four women

WINNIPEG — Jury selection is set to start today for the trial of a Winnipeg man accused of killing four women. Jeremy Skibicki has pleaded not guilty to four counts of first-degree murder.
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