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In the news today: Conservative caucus meets in Ottawa

In the news today: Conservative caucus meets in Ottawa

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed...
B.C. police cite privacy as investigators probe chat groups

B.C. police cite privacy as investigators probe chat groups

The details of a private chat group among current and former members of the police department in Nelson, B.C., haven't been made public.
Toronto police chats undermined testimony. But it was whistleblower who got fired

Toronto police chats undermined testimony. But it was whistleblower who got fired

Former Toronto Police Service officer Firouzeh Zarabi-Majd said she found out about the unofficial 51 Division group chat "accidentally" after being told about it by a colleague.
'Amongst the trusted': How private police chat groups blur and breach ethical lines

'Amongst the trusted': How private police chat groups blur and breach ethical lines

VANCOUVER — In August 2021, a Toronto drug case took a dramatic turn when a prosecutor made what the judge called a "highly unusual" request, asking the court to throw out evidence by a key police witness.
Once proud fans, some Tesla owners in Canada embarrassed by company's CEO

Once proud fans, some Tesla owners in Canada embarrassed by company's CEO

MONTREAL — Stéphane Pascalon's Tesla fan club brings people together to share their pride for the company's cars, but that pride has turned into shame for some, and now the club plans to distribute hundreds of bumper stickers so owners can distance t
Ontario votes: Party leaders to tackle northern issues in first debate of campaign

Ontario votes: Party leaders to tackle northern issues in first debate of campaign

Ontario's main party leaders will square off on northern issues today in their first debate of the election campaign.
Senators say Canada's flag is a symbol of national pride, growth

Senators say Canada's flag is a symbol of national pride, growth

OTTAWA — A group of Canadian senators is sharing views on the country's flag, with some calling it a symbol of pride and togetherness, and others saying it represents Canada's growth.
Conservative caucus meets in Ottawa as poll numbers slump and Trump's threats loom

Conservative caucus meets in Ottawa as poll numbers slump and Trump's threats loom

OTTAWA — Conservative MPs will meet on Parliament Hill this morning for the first time since December, returning to a much different political landscape than the one they left at the holiday break. Parliament has been on pause since Jan.
GST break brought a lot of work but little — if any — gains for businesses

GST break brought a lot of work but little — if any — gains for businesses

TORONTO — About two months after the federal government temporarily knocked the GST off a holiday-centric array of goods, Dave Doyon says he considers the move “a gift” even though a hoped-for flurry of sales never fully materialized.
Fans in Montreal boo American national anthem at 4 Nations Face-Off

Fans in Montreal boo American national anthem at 4 Nations Face-Off

MONTREAL — Michel Lacroix's voice boomed around the Bell Centre. The building's legendary public address announcer asked fans to respect both the United States and Finland ahead of Thursday's game at the 4 Nations Face-Off.