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Delay in weeks-long trial for man accused of kidnapping, sex assault in Calgary

Delay in weeks-long trial for man accused of kidnapping, sex assault in Calgary

CALGARY — A French-language trial for a man accused of sexually assaulting seven women was delayed Monday for an undetermined period of time.
Trial begins for Quebec man charged with assaulting and murdering student in 2000

Trial begins for Quebec man charged with assaulting and murdering student in 2000

MONTREAL — Jury selection began Monday in the trial of a man charged with the sexual assault and murder of a 19-year-old Quebec junior college student nearly 24 years ago.
Preliminary hearing begins for Quebec man charged with killing 3 people with truck

Preliminary hearing begins for Quebec man charged with killing 3 people with truck

AMQUI, Que. — A preliminary hearing is underway for a Quebec man accused of killing three people with his truck last March.
Former NDP leader Ed Broadbent to have state funeral in Ottawa

Former NDP leader Ed Broadbent to have state funeral in Ottawa

OTTAWA — There will be a state funeral for former NDP leader Ed Broadbent. Broadbent died on Jan. 11 at the age of 87. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced today that the state funeral will be held in Ottawa on Jan. 28.
Canadians in several provinces to receive carbon price rebates today

Canadians in several provinces to receive carbon price rebates today

Canadians living in provinces where the federal carbon price is collected are expected to receive their first Climate Action Incentive rebate of the year today.
Police probe first homicide on 2024 in Laval, just north of Montreal

Police probe first homicide on 2024 in Laval, just north of Montreal

LAVAL, Que. — Laval police say the fatal stabbing of a man early Monday in a residential neighbourhood is the first homicide of 2024 in the city north of Montreal. Police received a 911 call at about 3:30 a.m.
Civilian staff for Canadian military bases in Ontario and Quebec on strike over wages

Civilian staff for Canadian military bases in Ontario and Quebec on strike over wages

OTTAWA — Nearly 500 civilian workers on Canadian military bases in Ontario and Quebec began a strike today over wages and job security.
In the news today: Houthi rebels fire at US warship in first attack after strikes

In the news today: Houthi rebels fire at US warship in first attack after strikes

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today...
Winter weather continues to grip Canada, but some B.C. cold warnings being dropped

Winter weather continues to grip Canada, but some B.C. cold warnings being dropped

Cold weather warnings across much of British Columbia lifted Sunday ahead of a warming trend in the forecast, but the Prairies are likely facing another day or two of bone-chilling temperatures after a weekend of cold, snow and windstorms that affect
Quebec's common front unionized workers to begin voting on new deal with province

Quebec's common front unionized workers to begin voting on new deal with province

MONTREAL — About 420,000 unionized public sector workers will begin voting Monday on an agreement in principle reached with the Quebec government over a new collective deal.