Innu man dies in custody after 'grave violation of human dignity,' reports Quebec ombudsman

The Quebec ombudsman identified several failures in the care provided to Philippe Pinette, a 40-year-old Innu man from Uashat, near Sept-Îles on Quebec's North Shore. He died in hospital on Sept. 19, 2022, while under the care of the Quebec City detention centre.
1 year post cellphone ban in Quebec schools, here's how these students are adjusting

Back in late August, Lester B. Pearson High School student Adyson Miniaci didn't know what to expect during her final year of school with no cellphone. Months later, she says the cellphone ban resulted in her spending her lunches making new friends and trying different school activities.
Ottawa to expand defence buying powers when national, economic security at stake

The Liberal government is preparing to give the new Defence Investment Agency broad authority to sidestep normal military procurement rules in cases tied to national and economic security. Proposed legislation would sharply expand exemptions for sole-source contracts while extending the agency’s influence into industrial policy, innovation and defence infrastructure.
Liberals restore bill containing incoming GG's recommendation for Canada's military

On the same day the prime minister named Louise Arbour as Canada's next governor general, the Liberals voted to restore proposed legislation that includes Arbour's recommendation to strip the Canadian military of its power to investigate and prosecute sexual offences. Critics say the move ignores survivors, and could even represent a conflict of interest.
Mortal Kombat II is brainless. That's why it works

Mortal Kombat is back for another round. But is what is clearly little more than a fan-service action-vehicle actually somehow good? A little bit. Maybe. Sort of?
'Mental well-being' biggest fear for thousands of seafarers stranded in the Strait of Hormuz

Food and water remain a significant concern for many of the thousands of seafarers stranded on vessels in the Strait of Hormuz.But the "the biggest fear for everybody is their mental well-being," says the general secretary of the International Transport Workers' Federation.
Art and politics clash at Venice Biennale, as world conflicts upstage exhibition's opening

As protests, resignations and threatened legal action linked to Russia and Israel dominate the headlines in the lead-up to the Venice Biennale, a major exhibit puts artists from Africa and its diaspora at the heart of the conversation.
Probe alleging 'El Chapo' sons fed victims to tigers led to case against top Mexican politician: court docs

While the Mexican government insists it needs more proof before acting on a U.S. request to hand over the former governor of Sinaloa, court records suggest the case against Rubén Rocha stems from a sprawling investigation into the sons of former Sinaloa cartel boss Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán Loera.
A look back at David Attenborough's work as he turns 100

Britain's David Attenborough, who has for decades been the world's most authoritative voice on the natural world and whose documentaries have been watched by hundreds of millions, celebrates his 100th birthday today. Here's a look back at his work over the years.
Brockville, Ont., police arrest 17-year-old after finding 3 people dead in a home

Police in Brockville, Ont., said a 17-year-old is in custody for three counts of first-degree murder after finding three people dead in a home Thursday.