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Elusive snake finally coaxed out of drain pipe under Victoria street
VICTORIA – A reclusive reptile that has been living in a storm drain below the…
Nearly a year after election defeat, Stephen Harper gives up Commons seat
OTTAWA – It’s been months since Stephen Harper packed up his Parliament Hill office, but…
Ottawa runs $1B deficit in first quarter, down from $5B surplus last year
OTTAWA – The federal government ran a deficit of $1.0 billion for the first quarter…
Ontario man undergoing treatment after bite from rabid cat
HALDIMAND COUNTY, Ont. – Health officials say an Ontario man is undergoing treatment after being…
Five things Canadians can take away from Stephen Harper’s time in politics
OTTAWA – Stephen Harper, Canada’s 22nd prime minister, officially left political life Friday by resigning…
Chief copes with fallout after firefighters charged with arson in local blazes
SYDNEY, N.S. – Dave Julian says serial arson charges laid against two volunteer firefighters he…
Sobeys withdraws appeal of discrimination decision as company faces boycotts
HALIFAX – One of Canada’s largest grocery store chains has withdrawn its appeal of a…
The Friday news briefing: An at-a-glance survey of some top stories
Highlights from the news file for Friday, Aug. 26 ___ CANADA SAYS IT’S WILLING TO…
Liberals edge closer to peacekeeping, stop short of choosing a mission
OTTAWA – The Liberal government has edged Canada closer to a return to peacekeeping, but…
Three plead guilty on terrorism-related charges after planning to join ISIL
OTTAWA – Three Ottawa men who debated committing a domestic terrorist attack, but instead decided…
Labour minister appoints mediator as Canada Post warns of huge pension problem
OTTAWA – With the clock ticking toward potential job action at Canada Post, lawyer and…
Photo of separated elderly couple draws attention to bed shortage in B.C.
VANCOUVER – Every time the elevator doors open at Wolfram Gottschalk’s care home and he…
Fake Beard Bandit, 35, charged in triple crossbow killings weeks before wedding
TORONTO – A man once dubbed the Fake Beard Bandit and due to be married…
Bangladesh police kill 3, including Canadian suspect in Dhaka attack
NEW DELHI – Police in Bangladesh killed three suspected militants Saturday, including a man they…
Maine seafood company pleads guilty to trade violations
PORTLAND, Maine – A New England seafood company has pleaded guilty to illegally importing sea…
Bangladesh police kill 3, including Canadian suspect in Dhaka attack
NEW DELHI – Police in Bangladesh killed three suspected militants Saturday, including a man they…
Mauril Belanger’s funeral ends with gender neutral rendition of O Canada
OTTAWA – A who’s who of Canadian politics turned out Saturday for the funeral of…
China seeks to ease human rights worries amid ‘new opportunity’ with Trudeau
OTTAWA – With Prime Minister Justin Trudeau set to embark on his first official visit…
Canadian workers at Detroit Three automakers give union strike mandate
TORONTO – The union representing workers at the Canadian operations of the major American automakers…
Libs looking at foreign workers for liquefied gas projects
OTTAWA – The federal labour minister was told earlier this year to give a positive…
NEB review hearing into Energy East Pipeline to begin in Montreal today
MONTREAL – The National Energy Board’s review of the Energy East Pipeline is heading into…
Postal workers delay possible job action for 24 hours as contract talks continue
OTTAWA – The threat of possible job action by Canada Post workers has been placed…
Niagara house fire that drew U.S. response was case of arson: police
NIAGARA FALLS, Ont. – Niagara regional police say a house fire that was spotted by…
Life becomes a drag as troublesome ATM frustrates Saskatchewan thieves
ST. LOUIS, Sask. – The RCMP has found an automated teller machine that thieves literally…