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Head of National Microbiology Lab resigns in wake of scientist security scandal (www.cbc.ca)

Poliquin led the NML during a tumultuous time. CBC News first broke the story in 2019 of two staff scientists who were investigated and later fired after one of them sent a shipment of deadly viruses to China, sparking a political firestorm over concerns of espionage and laboratory security.

End of cod moratorium touted after 32 years as Ottawa approves small increase in commercial catch - DFO announcement features statements from all 6 Liberal MPs in N.L. (www.cbc.ca)

In 1992, federal Fisheries Minister John Crosbie shut down the northern cod fishery — putting more than 20,000 people out of work in one of the largest industrial layoffs in Canadian history — as cod catches dwindled and harvesters were alarmed by the sight of smaller and smaller fish.

Students, parents concerned over bullying and cultural sensitivity issues at Thunder Bay, Ont., school (www.cbc.ca)

Families are raising concerns about ongoing violence and bullying at a Catholic middle school in Thunder Bay, Ont., a situation that led a First Nation chief in the area to speak to the school boards and the hiring of security guards....

Analysis: RCMP chief says he hopes MPs don't name politicians accused of aiding foreign powers in the House (www.cbc.ca)

The so-called “intelligence to evidence” dilemma involves striking a balance between the need to shield sensitive intelligence and law enforcement’s use of that information, along with the need to protect an accused’s right to a fair trial....

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