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Five things about the inquiry set to study missing and murdered indigenous women
OTTAWA – The federal government is expected to announce Wednesday the terms of an inquiry…
Edmonton Oilers make changes to their hockey operations department
EDMONTON – The Edmonton Oilers named Keith Gretzky as their assistant general manager Tuesday. Gretzky…
Bishop who promoted Christian unity dies: ‘A common man with a common touch’
HALIFAX – A highly influential Roman Catholic bishop, who helped break down longstanding barriers that…
Crude oil prices settle below US$40 per barrel for first time since April
TORONTO – Crude prices continued to fall Tuesday as worries over a supply glut pushed…
Dental group still recommends flossing, despite lack of evidence it’s beneficial
TORONTO – There may be sparse evidence in the medical literature that flossing helps prevent…
Federal government prepares to hand MMIW inquiry over to commissioners
OTTAWA – After shaping the design and scope of the inquiry into missing and murdered…
Calgary housing market continues to cool as sales drop for 20th month
Calgary’s real estate market continues to cool as sales dropped for a 20th consecutive month…
Crown prosecutor suggests defence witness ignoring evidence Bain not mentally ill
MONTREAL – Maintaining a theory that Richard Henry Bain was psychotic the night he allegedly…
Republican lawmaker endorses Clinton and president asks: Where are the others?
WASHINGTON – A first Republican lawmaker has emerged to declare his intention to vote for…
F-35 clears major hurdle as U.S. air force declares it combat-ready
OTTAWA – After years of cost overruns, delays, and political headaches, the U.S. air force…
Inuit Art Centre at Winnipeg Art Gallery gets $15 million in federal funding
WINNIPEG – The Inuit Art Centre at the Winnipeg Art Gallery has received a substantial…
‘Harry Potter and the Cursed Child – Parts One and Two’ by J.K. Rowling, John Tiffany and Jack Thorne tops Maclean’s fiction lis
Here are the top 10 hardcover fiction and non-fiction books in Canada for the week…
Some examples of Canadian tourists behaving badly
Newfoundland authorities are investigating after people poured bubble bath into waterways in a park and…
Women rock climbers headline Banff Mountain Film and Book Festival
BANFF, Alta. – Two of the biggest names in rock climbing, American Lynn Hill and…
One year later, Muzik shooting victims’ families call for answers
TORONTO – A year after a brazen shooting at a packed Toronto nightclub claimed the…
Five things to know about the inquiry into missing, murdered indigenous women
GATINEAU, Que. – After working to design and shape the inquiry into the tragic phenomenon…
Overworked Alouettes look to even their record while Lions hope to bounce back
MONTREAL – Quarterback Kevin Glenn says playing three games in 11 days can be looked…
Air Canada making moves to make in-flight entertainment accessible
TORONTO – A human rights complaint filed against Air Canada has been resolved with the…
Fewer Canadian mothers work outside home than those in many rich countries
OTTAWA – Fewer Canadian mothers — especially those with young children — participate in the…
Two injured as cyclist shoots at car, car hits cyclist in West Kelowna, B.C.
WEST KELOWNA, B.C. – A cyclist is in police custody after shots were fired at…
Canadian women’s soccer team earns dramatic 2-0 win over Australia
RIO DE JANEIRO – It was a dramatic start for Canada at the Rio Summer…
Saskatchewan auditor wants to see better pipeline regulations from government
REGINA – Saskatchewan’s provincial auditor says the province has only implemented two of seven recommendations…
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Annie Mae Pictou Aquash’s daughter says families want loved ones acknowledged
GATINEAU, Que. – Denise Maloney Pictou says the families of missing and murdered indigenous women…
‘I let my judgment be clouded’: text of statement from Nunavut MP Hunter Tootoo
IQALUIT, Nunavut – In a videotaped statement Wednesday, Nunavut MP Hunter Tootoo admits to a…