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Has the federal government dropped the ball on Ring of Fire development?
OTTAWA – “The Ring of Fire is a provincial initiative that the previous federal government…
Notley urges patience as Alberta deals with multibillion-dollar deficits
EDMONTON – Alberta Premier Rachel Notley is urging patience as her government grapples with a…
Trudeau urged to outline directives, actions on ministerial spending
OTTAWA – The political pressure is mounting on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to outline specific…
Keeping eyes on the forest: A look at Alberta’s wildfire lookouts
EDMONTON – Stephanie Stewart disappeared 10 years ago while working alone at one of Alberta’s…
Study underway to determine if protein shakes can build muscle mass in seniors
FREDERICTON – Researchers at the University of New Brunswick have launched a study to find…
Former prime minister Stephen Harper awarded one of Ukraine’s top honours
OTTAWA – Former prime minister Stephen Harper has been awarded one of Ukraine’s highest honours.…
Halifax police say infant’s death considered suspicious, more tests needed
Halifax police say they are investigating the death of a three-month-old boy. Const. Dianne Woodworth…
Expert panel member critical of Nova Scotia’s clear cutting policy
HALIFAX – A member of an expert panel that examined management of Nova Scotia’s natural…
Global Affairs says one Canadian killed, one injured in Italian earthquake
OTTAWA – One Canadian was killed and another was injured during this week’s devastating earthquake…
Two more First Nations boys from northern Manitoba switched at birth: family
NORWAY HOUSE, Man. – Indigenous leaders say two men from a northern Manitoba First Nation…
Nova Scotia’s review of jail deaths is ‘ad hoc’, in need of reform:minister
HALIFAX – Nova Scotia’s health minister says the lack of health information included in a…
New ground: NWT town’s unique self-government seen as model
DELINE, N.W.T. – A tiny northern community is preparing to break ground in aboriginal self-government…
Ontario police close investigation into death of 19-year-old soldier
OWEN SOUND, Ont. – Police in Ontario say their investigation into the death of a…
The Thursday news briefing: An at-a-glance survey of some top stories
Highlights from the news file for Thursday, Aug. 25 ___ THREE DEAD IN CROSSBOW INCIDENT:…
Five stories in the news today, Aug. 26
Five stories in the news today from The Canadian Press ——— LIBERALS TO COMMIT PEACEKEEPING…
U.S. border agents rescue Canadians from Ontario house fire
BUFFALO, N.Y. – Americans have unexpectedly come ashore in Canada for the second time in…
Crystal ball-like web tool could help patients with lung disease: B.C. doctor
VANCOUVER – Millions of people who feel like they’re suffocating from the symptoms of a…
Quebec hearings begin into who knew what regarding sale of Rona Inc.
QUEBEC – The former chief of staff to a cabinet minister who has just resigned…
Most of remaining Fort McMurray evacuees allowed to go home Wednesday
EDMONTON – Some of the last evacuees from the Fort McMurray wildfire are being allowed…
Ottawa says it won’t criminalize cellphone use at the wheel
OTTAWA – The federal government is not considering making cellphone use at the wheel a…
Canadians with allergies not subject to same EpiPen price hike as U.S. consumers
TORONTO – The skyrocketing price for the rescue medication carried by people at risk for…
Man from Italy dies on Air France flight before it lands in Labrador: police
HAPPY VALLEY-GOOSE BAY, N.L. – Police say a man from Italy died on board an…
The text of Stephen Harper’s resignation from his seat in the House of Commons
OTTAWA – The text of Stephen Harper’s remarks following his resignation Friday as member of…
Man convicted in sex attacks will have hearing on psychiatric assessment
ST. JOHN’S, N.L. – A court hearing will be held Oct. 11 on whether a…