In the days leading up to murderer Luka Magnotta’s transfer to a medium-security prison, Correctional Services Canada told staff not to notify the public of the move.

Plus, the BC Conservatives have downplayed media speculation that there could be a merger with BC United after the latter’s leader hinted at working together to defeat the ruling NDP.

And the Ontario government shut down any provincial support for decriminalization in Toronto as the city awaits on the outcome of its application.

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