KAMLOOPS, B.C. — A 41-year-old man has been charged with second-degree murder in Kamloops, B.C., after the city's only homicide of the year.
The RCMP found a woman's body while responding to a call on Tuesday afternoon.
Christopher Frank Butler has appeared in court and will remain in custody until his next appearance on Jan. 12.
Court documents identify the victim as Deanne Wheeler.
Police have released little information about the case.
TORONTO — Edward Greenspan, one of Canada's most prominent criminal lawyers, was remembered Wednesday as a force to be reckoned by many in the legal community who were mourning his death.
TORONTO — Sony Pictures Entertainment says "The Interview" will not be released in Canadian theatres on Christmas Day, but the controversial comedy will be available for rental on several digital platforms beginning on Wednesday.
OTTAWA — A man facing multiple charges for tying up and robbing a Second World War veteran in Ottawa has been remanded in custody for 30 days for a psychiatric assessment.
OTTAWA — "We are phasing out the use of traditional dirty coal. It's going to go to zero in the next 15 years or so. It's not high now and it's continuing to phase out. This is the biggest, single greenhouse emitting, greenhouse gas emitting source in the world, this coal fired electricity. So if others would just follow our lead, we'd have this problem solved."
EDMONTON — A judge says the federal government should have consulted with an Alberta First Nation before making significant changes to environmental laws.
Vancouver police say an investigation is underway into the in-custody death of a 58-year-old woman. Officers responded to a 911 call early Dec. 15 and arrested the woman, transporting her to jail in a police wagon.