Montreal shooting leads to national security investigation on ideological violence

A specialized national security unit within the RCMP has opened an investigation into ideologically motivated violent extremism after Monday's midday shooting in Montreal that left three people dead, including a police officer and a bystander.
B.C. police issue arrest warrant for former provincial correctional officer charged with breach of trust

Former North Fraser Pretrial Centre correctional officer Naila Sheikh is facing criminal charges of breach of trust and impersonation for personal gain. Documents obtained by CBC News appear to indicate Sheikh was the case manager for convicted gang murderer Rabih Alkhalil at the time of his brazen July 2022 escape, which remains under investigation.
16 arrested in Calgary probe into South Asian extortion; all but one are out on bail

Calgary police say they are making progress in tackling extortion against members of the city's South Asian community. But they say they need the public's help and released mugshots of most of the suspects in an attempt to get it.
Venezuelan Montrealers anxiously await news of loved ones after deadly earthquakes

Montrealers of Venezuelan descent are living in uncertainty after two earthquakes struck north central Venezuela on Wednesday afternoon. The earthquakes, one a magnitude of 7.2 and the other 7.5, struck just one minute apart, causing widespread devastation and triggering the collapse of several buildings in the capital Caracas.
King Charles won't live in Buckingham Palace after completion of £369M renovation

Charles III will not live at Buckingham Palace after the completion of a 10-year, 369-million-pound ($692 million Cdn) refurbishment program as the monarchy seeks to increase public access to the historic building that has been the centre of royal life for almost 200 years.
Scooter-riding bank robber evades police in back-to-back stickups in Dawson Creek, B.C.

RCMP say although the two robberies took place four days and 170 metres apart, it is not clear if they are connected or if there are two scooter-riding bank robbers at large.
Did Canada luck out with its World Cup playoff matchup?

CBC Sports' daily newsletter assesses Canada's chances against South Africa in the World Cup knockout stage this Sunday at 3 p.m. ET.
Ship evacuation in Strait of Hormuz paused following attack on cargo vessel

The UN International Maritime Organization (IMO) paused its program to shepherd ships and seafarers through the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday after a cargo ship reported a suspected attack, reigniting fears over a preliminary deal to end the Iran war.
Carney defends $1.45B plan to convert unbought B.C. condos to affordable rent-to-own

Prime Minister Mark Carney says the provincial and federal governments have done a poor job of explaining their plan to buy unsold, vacant condos in B.C. and turn them into affordable housing. He shared new details on the plan Thursday.
