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QuickList: June inflation rates for Canadian provinces, territories
OTTAWA – Canada’s national inflation rate was 1.5 per cent in June, Statistics Canada says.…
Something must be done for Yazidis, MPs say, but can’t agree on what
OTTAWA – An emotional three days of testimony on the plight of minority refugee groups…
Donald Trump’s NATO comments ‘not helpful’, defence minister says
OTTAWA – Donald Trump’s comments that, if elected president, the U.S. wouldn’t automatically come to…
Loved ones celebrate slain Calgary mom, daughter with dancing and poetry
CALGARY – Loved ones of a slain mother and daughter celebrated their lives with one…
A GOP post-convention bounce? Maybe for the job-seeking journalist who cried plagiarism
CLEVELAND – One possible winner from this week’s Republican gathering got his convention bounce in…
Shark ventures into Nova Scotia harbour, steals mackerel from fishing lines
LIVERPOOL, N.S. – A peckish shark has been spotted snatching mackerel off people’s hooks on…
Storms kill Texas boy, woman at Scout camp in Ontario park along border
ELY, Minn. – A teenage boy and a woman, both from Texas, have been killed…
Justin Bieber gets warning from Toronto after appearing with lions in city
TORONTO – Is it too late now to say sorry? Canadian pop star Justin Bieber…
Husky oilsands project back on track after being shut down during wildfire
CALGARY – Husky Energy says its thermal oilsands project that was shut down while wildfires…
Kinky fish clog traffic in Newfoundland: ‘It creates chaos trying to get there’
ST. JOHN’S, N.L. – In eastern Newfoundland, nothing clogs traffic like kinky sex on the…
Man in contempt for refusing to hand over dangerous Doberman to be put down
TORONTO – A man who refused to turn over his aggressive Doberman pinscher to be…
‘A natural thing to do:’ Yukon premier, son shot meat served at premiers dinner
WHITEHORSE – Yukon Premier Darrell Pasloski hasn’t only welcomed his colleagues from across Canada this…
The Friday news briefing: An at-a-glance survey of some top stories
Highlights from the news file for Friday, July 22 SHOOTING IN MUNICH MALL: Munich police…
Trump, children and refugees: 3 ways Canadian politics touched us this week
OTTAWA – With most of the country’s MPs deep into riding work or away on…
Canadians didn’t link Syrian refugees with increased terror risk, poll suggests
OTTAWA – People who backed a plan to bring 25,000 Syrian refugees to Canada in…
Crown begins cross-examination of accused murderer Richard Henry Bain
MONTREAL – The Crown began its cross-examination of accused murderer Richard Henry Bain on Friday…
Heckling of Vancouver TV reporter prompts police investigation
VANCOUVER – Police in Vancouver are investigating after a recurrence of last year’s viral phenomenon…
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Premiers wrap meeting by agreeing in principle to internal trade deal
WHITEHORSE – Canada’s premiers and territorial leaders have agreed in principle on an internal trade…
Agriculture ministers conclude meeting in Calgary with pledge to open markets
CALGARY – A statement from a meeting of Canada’s agriculture ministers pledges to open new…
A list of the music played at the start of the Tragically Hip concert tour
VICTORIA – The Tragically Hip kicked off a 15-city tour in Victoria on Friday night.…
A look at some spills and leaks on the Prairies
Between 200,000 and 250,000 litres of crude oil and a lighter hydrocarbon have leaked into…
Trump, children and refugees: 3 ways Canadian politics touched us this week
OTTAWA – With most of the country’s MPs deep into riding work or away on…
Former mayor Rob Ford’s legacy to be put to test in Toronto byelection
TORONTO – Former Toronto Mayor Rob Ford’s legacy will be put to the test on…
Calgary man detained in Turkey accused of plotting failed coup, family says
TORONTO – The family of a Canadian man they say is being held in Turkey…