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'Big Brother vibes': Spy agency ditches job ads after mixed reviews from focus groups

'Big Brother vibes': Spy agency ditches job ads after mixed reviews from focus groups

OTTAWA — Canada's cyberspy agency has changed course on proposed recruitment efforts after focus groups found job ads had too much of a "Big Brother vibe.
Ex-Liberal MP accused of using office for personal gain sees trial extended to fall

Ex-Liberal MP accused of using office for personal gain sees trial extended to fall

OTTAWA — The trial for former Liberal MP Raj Grewal, who stands accused of using his political office for personal financial gain, will extend until at least this fall.
After apology in Alberta, First Nations want Pope to say sorry on Quebec soil

After apology in Alberta, First Nations want Pope to say sorry on Quebec soil

MONTREAL — As Pope Francis's visit to Canada shifts east, Indigenous leaders say their communities deserve to hear him on Quebec soil beg forgiveness for the sins of the Catholic Church in that province.
Pope holds Edmonton mass, Hockey Canada allegations : In The News for July 26

Pope holds Edmonton mass, Hockey Canada allegations : In The News for July 26

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 July 26 ... What we are watching in Canada ...
Montreal monkeypox cases levelling off, but officials concerned by rises elsewhere

Montreal monkeypox cases levelling off, but officials concerned by rises elsewhere

MONTREAL — Monkeypox cases in Montreal appear to be hitting a plateau, but authorities say they're worried that soaring infections in the United States and a low vaccination rate could help the disease surge anew in the city. Dr.
Former Conservative PM Stephen Harper endorses Pierre Poilievre for party leader

Former Conservative PM Stephen Harper endorses Pierre Poilievre for party leader

OTTAWA — Former Conservative prime minister Stephen Harper has endorsed Pierre Poilievre to be the party's next leader
Reaction to the Pope's apology for Catholic Church's role in residential schools

Reaction to the Pope's apology for Catholic Church's role in residential schools

MASKWACIS — Pope Francis delivered on Monday an apology for the Roman Catholic Church's role in residential schools, saying many Christians supported the colonization of Indigenous people.
Four victims shot in Langley, B.C., over six-hour period: RCMP

Four victims shot in Langley, B.C., over six-hour period: RCMP

LANGLEY, B.C. — A series of deadly shootings that police have said involved 'transient victims' in Langley, B.C.
Pope sorry for forced assimilation of Indigenous people at residential schools

Pope sorry for forced assimilation of Indigenous people at residential schools

MASKWACIS — Tears streamed down the faces of Indigenous elders and survivors of residential schools as Pope Francis stood before them and begged forgiveness for the "deplorable evil" committed by members the Roman Catholic Church.
Prayers and tears: Scenes from the Pope's apology for residential schools

Prayers and tears: Scenes from the Pope's apology for residential schools

MASKWACIS — For minutes Pope Francis sat in his wheelchair, staring at hand-painted crosses marking graves. A helicopter whirled in the grey sky in the distance. Camera shutters clicked. Otherwise, there was silence.