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Finance Minister talks First Nations investment during Vancouver visit
VANCOUVER – Canada’s finance minister has wrapped up a visit to the West Coast by…
Suncor snags majority control of Syncrude with $937M Murphy Oil deal
CALGARY – Suncor Energy is buying another chunk of Syncrude in a $937-million deal that…
Judge eases release conditions for teen accused of uttering threat in song
PORT HAWKESBURY, N.S. – A judge has loosened the release conditions for a Cape Breton…
From Ski-Doos to Sea-Doos to CSeries: A timeline of aerospace company Bombardier
MONTREAL – It was once one of Quebec’s corporate darlings whose ambitions reached the skies.…
80 people arrested in sweeping Ontario child online exploitation investigation
TORONTO – Dozens of people are facing hundreds of charges after a massive, provincewide investigation…
Convicted murderer wants court-appointed lawyer for appeal in Saunders death
HALIFAX – A woman convicted of murdering Loretta Saunders is asking Nova Scotia’s highest court…
With Delta deal signed, Ottawa must go all in on CSeries: Quebec political class
The Trudeau government congratulated Bombardier for its CSeries deal with Delta Air Lines on Thursday…
Newfoundlanders wear pink, purple for little girl allegedly killed by her father
CARBONEAR, N.L. – Schools, stores and even the house of assembly in Newfoundland and Labrador…
Liberals signal no immediate plans to change rules governing refusals to work
OTTAWA – The federal Liberals are being urged to make it easier for workers to…
Bombardier scores big deal with Delta, federal aid request still outstanding
MIRABEL, Que. – Bombardier received a major boost Thursday after Delta Air Lines agreed to…
Federal call centre project hit with delays as systems hit end of life
OTTAWA – Canada’s federal call centres are overwhelmed, antiquated and apparently on the verge of…
A by-the-numbers look at federal call centres that are being modernized
OTTAWA – The federal government is working on a complete overhaul of its call centre…
Officers injured in chase through Halifax after SUV tries to hit them: police
HALIFAX – Police in Halifax say two officers were injured while pursuing an SUV that…
Thousands gather to pray, sing, pay tribute to five-year-old girl
HARBOUR GRACE, N.L. – Thousands of people gathered in a small community in eastern Newfoundland…
B.C. woman falsely labelled a terrorist sues Canada for multimillion award
VANCOUVER – A British Columbia woman’s life was “destroyed” after the federal government wrongfully branded…
Accused in Bosma slaying asks ex girlfriend to tamper with witness, trial hears
HAMILTON – The former girlfriend of a man accused of murder in the death of…
B.C. introduces law to prevent criminals from making money from their crimes
VICTORIA – British Columbia has introduced legislation to prevent serial killer Robert Pickton and other…
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spends a day on troubled reserve, hauls water
SHOAL LAKE, Ont. – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau hauled large jugs of drinking water and…
Man charged with three counts of first-degree murder to go directly to trial
EDMONTON – A man accused of killing three people in southern Alberta last year will…
Police or Crown prosecutors: Who do provinces use during first bail hearings?
EDMONTON – Police officers standing in for Crown prosecutors at bail hearings immediately following an…
Regulation bans Nova Scotia’s emergency helicopter from landing at hospital pads
HALIFAX – The emergency helicopter that flies critically ill patients to helipads at hospitals in…
Ontario cop’s sexual assault trial hears graphic testimony from complainant
A judge in Peterborough, Ont., is mulling the fate of a local police officer charged…
Loonie briefly touches 80-cent US mark before retreating to previous day’s close
TORONTO – The Canadian dollar briefly touched the 80-cent US mark before retreating, signalling a…
Ottawa moves to ban menthol cigarettes citing appeal to first-time smokers
OTTAWA – Like lawn darts, baby walkers and lead soldiers, menthol cigarettes are being consigned…