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The Tuesday news briefing: An at-a-glance survey of some top stories
Highlights from the news file for Tuesday, Aug. 2 NEW SELECTION PROCESS FOR SUPREME COURT…
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…
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…
Five stories in the news today, Aug. 3
Five stories in the news today from The Canadian Press: ——— LONG-SOUGHT INQUIRY LAUNCHES TODAY…
New Brunswick-based Irving Oil to buy Ireland’s only refinery from Phillips 66
SAINT JOHN, N.B. – Irving Oil has struck a deal to buy Ireland’s only refinery…
Court date put over for Calgary man charged with murders of mother, girl
CALGARY – A Calgary man charged in the deaths of a woman and her five-year-old…
Some examples of Canadian tourists behaving badly
Newfoundland authorities are investigating after people poured bubble bath into waterways in a park 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…
Saskatchewan man charged with threatening prime minister on social media
YORKTON, Sask. – A Saskatchewan man has been charged with uttering threats against Prime Minister…
Air Canada making moves to make in-flight entertainment accessible
TORONTO – A human rights complaint filed against Air Canada has been resolved with the…
The Wednesday news briefing: An at-a-glance survey of some top stories
Highlights from the news file for Wednesday, Aug. 3 FEDS HAND OVER LONG-SOUGHT INQUIRY TO…
Fewer Canadian mothers work outside home than those in many rich countries
OTTAWA – Fewer Canadian mothers — especially those with young children — participate in the…
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…
Home sales in Vancouver last month fell to lowest level since January
Vancouver’s booming housing market, one of the hottest in North America, may be showing signs…
Bold wolf forces people from popular Banff National Park campgrounds
BANFF, Alta. – A bold female wolf has prompted Banff National Park to move people…
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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…
MP Hunter Tootoo says he quit caucus, cabinet over ‘consensual relationship’
OTTAWA – Nunavut MP Hunter Tootoo, who cited an alcohol problem for leaving the Liberal…
‘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…
Ardent nationalist, author and publisher Mel Hurtig dies at age of 84
VANCOUVER – Mel Hurtig, the ardent nationalist behind “The Canadian Encyclopedia,” died of pneumonia Wednesday…
Highlights of the life of publisher and political activist Mel Hurtig
EDMONTON – Some notable dates and events in the life of author, publisher and nationalist…
Toronto cops report to gun call, find Terminator cutout
TORONTO – A movie character made famous by Arnold Schwarzenegger caused a gun scare in…