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Hong Kong leader orders independent inquiry into deadly highrise fire
Hong Kong’s leader said on Tuesday a judge-led committee will investigate the cause of the city’s deadliest fire in decades and review government oversight of building renovations blamed for fanning a blaze that killed at least 151 people. Source link
'I might have to shut down': Immigration cuts push Sask. restaurant to the brink
Immigration restrictions and reductions mean Ravinder Kaur could lose the two skilled chefs at her restaurant in Lloydminster, Sask., which she says could force her to close her business. Source link
Insufficient evidence to proceed with charges in N.L. children’s hospital drug theft
Data obtained by CBC News through access to information shows high-risk medication goes missing every year from hospitals across Newfoundland and Labrador. Source link
RCMP restricts use of its Chinese-made drones — the vast majority of its fleet
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police is limiting the use of its 973 Chinese-made drones to non-sensitive operations, stating the devices present “high security risks, primarily due to their country of origin.” Source link
In text messages, Ontario women accused of murder described boy in their care as ‘loser,’ trial hears
The Ontario Provincial Police sergeant who led the investigation into Becky Hamber and Brandy Cooney testified at their first-degree murder trial Monday, outlining evidence collected in the case against the couple. The Crown showed multiple images and played audio recordings of women interacting with the boys in their care. Source link
Survivors, supporters mark 65th anniversary of central Alberta bus crash that killed 17 people
Seventeen teenagers were killed on Nov. 29, 1960 when a train crashed into their school bus as it was travelling from Chipman, Alta., to Lamont. Source link
#TheMoment scientists came upon a rare photosynthesizing sea slug
Scientists Elli Ofthenorth and Hunter Stevens tell The National about the moment they stumbled across a rare photosynthesizing sea slug that looks like a leaf while snorkelling near Halifax. Source link
Calgary man guilty of terrorism offences for fighting with ISIS in Syria
Jamal Borhot, who travelled to Syria with his cousin more than 12 years ago, has been found guilty of terrorism offences after a judge ruled that the evidence shows he was fighting for ISIS. Source link