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Police investigating after two bodies found in home northwest of Montreal

Police investigating after two bodies found in home northwest of Montreal

LAC-SUPÉRIEUR, Que. — Quebec provincial police are investigating after two bodies were found in a home in the Laurentians region. The bodies were found about 9:15 a.m. inside a residence in Lac-Supérieur, Que.
In the news today: Foreign interference inquiry begins today, findings due May 3

In the news today: Foreign interference inquiry begins today, findings due May 3

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today...
Small drug seizures down in Vancouver post-decriminalization, police say

Small drug seizures down in Vancouver post-decriminalization, police say

VANCOUVER — Small drug seizures in Vancouver dropped at a "dramatic" rate after decriminalization came into effect in British Columbia, the city's police department says. Insp.
'He understands Canadians': Inside what 'axe the tax' means to Poilievre's supporters

'He understands Canadians': Inside what 'axe the tax' means to Poilievre's supporters

OTTAWA — When Sarah Morin hears the phrase "axe the tax," what enters her mind is "freedom." The 41-year-old is a stay-at-home mother of two who has been using a food bank amid cost-of-living pressures.
Trudeau says premiers complaining about carbon price didn't pitch better ideas

Trudeau says premiers complaining about carbon price didn't pitch better ideas

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is pushing back against premiers who are asking him to cancel an upcoming increase to the federal carbon price, saying they have not proposed better ideas to fight climate change.
Stranded orca was pregnant, while efforts to save her other calf turns on rising tide

Stranded orca was pregnant, while efforts to save her other calf turns on rising tide

ZEBALLOS, B.C.
United States implored Canada behind the scenes to keep supporting UNRWA: Hussen

United States implored Canada behind the scenes to keep supporting UNRWA: Hussen

OTTAWA — The United States ambassador to the United Nations implored Canada last month to keep funding the UN relief agency for Palestinians, International Development Minister Ahmed Hussen says.
Four found dead in rural Saskatchewan were members of the same family: RCMP

Four found dead in rural Saskatchewan were members of the same family: RCMP

NEUDORF, SASK. — Horses walked along a fence Tuesday as RCMP vehicles drove onto a rural property in southern Saskatchewan where Mounties say four members of a family were found dead.
Canadian bridges are safe, officials say after U.S. bridge rammed by ship, collapses

Canadian bridges are safe, officials say after U.S. bridge rammed by ship, collapses

MONTREAL — Canadian authorities tried to reassure the public about the safety of bridges in the country following the collapse of a bridge in Baltimore, Md., early Tuesday morning after it was rammed by a container ship.
CRA fires 232 people for falsely claiming $2,000 monthly pandemic benefit

CRA fires 232 people for falsely claiming $2,000 monthly pandemic benefit

OTTAWA — The Canada Revenue Agency has now fired more than 200 people for falsely claiming a federal income benefit during the COVID-19 pandemic.