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RCMP part of probe into crash involving plane stolen from Toronto-area airport
TORONTO – Police say RCMP are involved in the probe into a fatal crash involving…
VIA Rail in talks to offer $5 fares to ‘at risk’ groups along B.C. ‘highway of tears’
VANCOUVER – Via Rail has joined discussions with the British Columbia government, First Nations and…
Limo definition in question as Philpott tries to fend off luxury car controversy
OTTAWA – Health Minister Jane Philpott says she will repay taxpayers just over $3,700 after…
Almost 4,000 people seeking two astronaut positions: space agency
OTTAWA – The Canadian Space Agency has received almost 4,000 applications from would-be astronauts. The…
Kurdi says haunting photo of Syrian boy risks prolonging Middle Eastern conflict
VANCOUVER – The aunt of a Syrian toddler who was shown in a haunting photo…
Calgary murder trial of parents in diabetic teen death to resume next month
CALGARY – A murder trial for parents of a teenaged boy who died of starvation…
Inflation rate 1.3% in July amid lower fuel prices, higher food costs: Statcan
OTTAWA – The country’s annual inflation rate was 1.3 per cent in July as Canadians…
Police charge Edmonton-area man with incest following child porn investigation
EDMONTON – Alberta police investigators have charged a man with incest and other sexual offences.…
Saskatchewan gas jockey whose last name fuelled international craze dead at 82
REGINA – A Saskatchewan gas jockey who got quite a bit more than 15 minutes…
Body of Nova Scotia soldier found near water treatment facility in Ontario
OWEN SOUND, Ont. – Police in Ontario said there is no indication of foul play…
Many people reluctant to switch genders even for a short period of time:study
FREDERICTON – Men and women may talk about how the other half has it made,…
Ottawa looking for ‘middle ground’ in revamp of temporary foreign worker program
CALGARY – Federal Immigration Minister John McCallum expects a report next month on a revamp…
Bardish Chagger: From campaign helper to first female House leader
OTTAWA – Bardish Chagger’s first foray into federal politics came at age 13, as she…
Jury to deliberate for a second week at Richard Henry Bain murder trial
MONTREAL – The judge presiding over Richard Henry Bain’s first-degree murder trial isn’t worried the…
Small Business Minister Chagger becomes House leader in cabinet “adjustment”
OTTAWA – Bardish Chagger isn’t promising that she won’t stifle debate on key government legislation…
Senate committee says Ottawa too vague on timeline to act on obesity report
OTTAWA – The Senate says the Liberal government is not acting quickly enough to combat…
Quebec comedian seeks to appeal ruling he must pay $35,000 to artist he mocked
MONTREAL – A Quebec comedian is seeking permission to appeal a ruling he must pay…
Highlights of British Columbia’s climate plan
RICHMOND, B.C. – Here are the highlights of B.C.’s Climate Leadership Plan released Friday. Under…
Senate opens door to independent oversight of senators’ spending
OTTAWA – The Senate is opening the door to the idea of outsiders taking a…
Southeast Alaska tribes share mining concerns with feds
JUNEAU, Alaska – State tribal groups have met with U.S. officials to discuss concerns that…
Judge grants bail to Saskatchewan farmer charged with murder of First Nations man
BATTLEFORD, Sask. – A judge has granted bail to a Saskatchewan farmer charged with the…
No winning ticket for Friday night’s $34.3 million Lotto Max jackpot
No winning ticket was sold for the $34.3 million jackpot in Friday night’s Lotto Max…
Quebecer makes it far in international public-speaking competition
MONTREAL – Raymond Brisebois’s 16-year-old daughter was struck and killed by a train in 2012…
Vancouver’s Chinatown grapples with growing pains of affordability, development
VANCOUVER – The transformation of Vancouver’s Chinatown, fuelled by a changing population, crisis of affordability…