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First Nations child advocate waiting for feds to end racial discrimination
CALGARY – A leading advocate for First Nations children and families says she would like…
Quebec MP running for Tory leadership says he’ll push for pipeline projects
SASKATOON – One of the candidates vying for the leadership of the federal Conservative Party…
Canada’s move to control fentanyl chemicals not enough to stem crisis: expert
VANCOUVER – Canada’s plans to restrict six chemicals used to make fentanyl will only increase…
Husband thought storage locker where infant remains found was for furniture
WINNIPEG – The husband of a woman on trial for concealing the remains of six…
Five stories in the news today, Sept. 1
Five stories in the news today from The Canadian Press ——— WORK TO BEGIN ON…
Six Polish citizens charged with improper entry into the U.S. from Canada
SARNIA, Ont. – Authorities in Canada and the United States say they have thwarted a…
A glance at Thursday’s key developments during Trudeau’s China visit
SHANGHAI – A quick look at some of the key developments Thursday from Prime Minister…
Chinese canola import regulations solid until new deal is inked, says minister
SHANGHAI – Canada’s international trade minister says the rules governing shipments of Canadian canola to…
Five-year detention challenge on hold; Jamaican set to be deported next week
TORONTO – An unusual challenge to the detention of a man held without charge in…
Syrian toddler’s death had disproportionate effect on Canada: observers
VANCOUVER – It’s been one year since the image of a drowned toddler lying face…
Facts about Anthem of the Seas — the largest cruise ship to ever visit Halifax
HALIFAX – A palatial cruise ship described by passengers as a mini, moving city cast…
A by-the-numbers look at the Canada Child Benefit
OTTAWA – The parliamentary budget officer has taken a look at the long-term costs to…
Frustrated vandal silences noisy piano in New Brunswick town’s square
SUSSEX, N.B. – A New Brunswick man unhappy with a noisy outdoor piano in his…
Admitted killer gets bail after seven years pending new murder trial
TORONTO – A man who admitted to fatally shooting a person in the back on…
The Conservative leadership race: who is in and who’s still thinking it over
OTTAWA – The deadline to enter the Conservative leadership race is nearly half a year…
International development minister says Mali’s peacekeeping needs are ‘obvious’
OTTAWA – While many countries have asked Canada for help with peacekeeping, International Development Minister…
Use of car service would never been considered by Alberta ministers: McLean
OTTAWA – The cabinet minister responsible for consumer protection in Alberta says neither she nor…
Passengers help subdue unruly man on WestJet flight headed to Edmonton
EDMONTON – A customer on a WestJet flight from Toronto to Edmonton says there were…
Driver of Jeep that killed Edmonton woman during event says vehicle took off
EDMONTON – The driver of a Jeep that hit and killed an Edmonton woman during…
‘Climbing or screaming:’ Alberta woman recounts escape from abandoned well
REDWATER, Alta. – An Alberta woman says she has been sore and sleep deprived since…
Lawyer for veterans wants Liberals to live up to election promise on pensions
CALGARY – The lawyer for Canadian veterans involved in a legal battle with the federal…
New Vancouver real estate figures anticipated after month of foreign-buyers tax
VANCOUVER – Metro Vancouver’s real estate market is bracing for a steep decline in detached…
Candlelight vigil held for slain First Nations man Colten Boushie
NORTH BATTLEFORD, Sask. – A candlelight vigil has been held in memory of a Saskatchewan…
Seven stories in the news today, Sept. 2
Seven stories in the news today from The Canadian Press ——— NEW VANCOUVER REAL ESTATE…