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Prison service to review decision to transfer killer Bernardo to medium security

Prison service to review decision to transfer killer Bernardo to medium security

OTTAWA — The federal prison service will review its decision to move notorious killer Paul Bernardo to a medium-security facility, but its reason for the controversial transfer remained secret Monday.
Wildfire risk remains well above average across Canada this month

Wildfire risk remains well above average across Canada this month

OTTAWA — This is on track to be the worst fire season Canada has ever seen and the risk of wildfires will remain well above average in most of the country throughout the summer, the federal government warned Monday.
Union gives failing grade to companies handling veterans rehabilitation contract

Union gives failing grade to companies handling veterans rehabilitation contract

OTTAWA — The union representing workers at Veterans Affairs Canada is calling the deal to privatize rehabilitation services a failure, six months after it was implemented.
Quebec premier worries about western Quebec fires with no rain expected for 5 days

Quebec premier worries about western Quebec fires with no rain expected for 5 days

MONTREAL — Quebec Premier François Legault says his government is looking internationally for support as it struggles to battle more than 160 forest fires.
Ottawa offers $1.5 million for security at Pride parades after rise in hate crimes

Ottawa offers $1.5 million for security at Pride parades after rise in hate crimes

OTTAWA — The Trudeau government is earmarking $1.5 million for LGBTQ community organizations to boost security measures at Pride parades and other events this summer.
Home destroyed in ignition operation as fire continues to burns near N.W.T community

Home destroyed in ignition operation as fire continues to burns near N.W.T community

SAMBAA K'E, NORTHWEST TERRITORIES — A home in Sambaa K'e has been destroyed during an ignition operation as an out-of-control wildfire grew closer Monday to the small Dene community in the Northwest Territories.
Daytime killing of 53-year-old man linked to Montreal Mafia: source

Daytime killing of 53-year-old man linked to Montreal Mafia: source

Montreal police say they're investigating the daytime shooting death of a 53-year-old man in the parking lot of a suburban shopping centre.
Paul Bernardo's transfer to prison that treats sex offenders not unusual: professor

Paul Bernardo's transfer to prison that treats sex offenders not unusual: professor

Notorious serial killer Paul Bernardo's transfer to a medium-security prison that specializes in treating violent rapists almost three decades after his conviction is not unusual, says a Quebec criminology professor who studies sexual murderers.
Liberals accuse Tories of 'hijacking' Parliament after threatening to filibuster

Liberals accuse Tories of 'hijacking' Parliament after threatening to filibuster

OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is threatening to use procedural tools to delay passage of the federal budget in the House of Commons if the Liberals don't meet his demands.
India among top actors for foreign interference in Canada: national security adviser

India among top actors for foreign interference in Canada: national security adviser

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's national security adviser says India is among the top sources of foreign interference in Canada, a public designation Ottawa has largely limited to authoritarian states.