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Quebec City police investigating alleged sexual assaults at Laval University
Quebec City police say they’re investigating several reports of sexual assaults that allegedly took place…
N.S. accepting applications for financial help to deal with storm damage
The premier of Nova Scotia has announced the province is accepting applications for financial help…
Provinces set stage for tough round of health funding negotiations
OTTAWA – Provincial officials are setting the stage for a tough round of negotiations when…
Six stories in the news today, Oct. 17
Six stories in the news for Monday, Oct. 17 ——— ONTARIO’S NEW RULES FOR BOTTLED…
Federal panel set up to explore the mysteries of youth employment
OTTAWA – Canada could soon find itself facing unexpected economic and social fallout without a…
Manitoba RCMP tweet as slain teen in effort to stir leads in cold case
An unorthodox social media campaign that sees police tweeting from the perspective of a 15-year-old…
Canada caught up in China-U.S. trade war as Trump claims fentanyl continues to flow
WASHINGTON — Pulling Canada into his trade war with China, U.S. President Donald Trump claimed…
Montreal buses remove ‘Go! Canadiens Go!’ after complaint to language watchdog
MONTREAL — City buses in Montreal have dropped the expression “Go! Canadiens Go!” following a…
One year after B.C.’s short-term rental crackdown, has it made housing cheaper?
Marv Gandall says living in one of Victoria’s largest residential buildings a year ago meant…
Only Ontario gave firm timeline for when it will open family liaison unit
OTTAWA – When the Liberal government unveiled the details of the national inquiry into missing…
Man convicted of sex offences running for Saskatoon Catholic school board
SASKATOON – Catholic officials in Saskatoon say they’re concerned that a candidate running for school…
Some quotes from Malcolm Rowe, Justin Trudeau’s first Supreme Court nominee
OTTAWA – A selection of quotes from Justice Malcolm Rowe, the latest nominee to the…
Cdn officials hopeful despite failure of weekend talks to salvage trade deal
OTTAWA – A weekend push to persuade a small but essential pocket of Belgium to…
The Monday news briefing: An at-a-glance survey of some top stories
Highlights from the news file for Monday, Oct. 17 ____ TEARS, TRIBUTES FOR JIM PRENTICE…
Ontario judge quashes bid to ban Cleveland baseball team’s name, logo
TORONTO – An effort to ban the Cleveland Indians from using their full team name…
Six stories in the news today, Oct. 18
Six stories in the news for Tuesday, Oct. 18 ——— OTTAWA PREPARES TO DISCUSS HEALTH…
Indians fans defend name and logo ahead of ALCS Game 3 against Blue Jays game
TORONTO – Cleveland Indians fans in Toronto for a crucial playoff game against the Blue…
Hip fracture deaths more likely at small and medium community hospitals: study
VANCOUVER – Canadians with broken hips are more likely to die after seeking treatment at…
RCMP arrest man who rammed gate at rural Alberta airport, drove onto runway
EDSON, Alta. – RCMP say a man being pursued by Mounties forced the closure of…
Crash of small jet in Kelowna, B.C., reminder of need for black boxes: TSB
KELOWNA, B.C. – The Transportation Safety Board renewed its call Monday for flight data or…
Tears, tributes for former cabinet minister, premier Jim Prentice in Parliament
OTTAWA – Tributes to former federal cabinet minister and Alberta premier Jim Prentice are pouring…
Advocates for native or minority Supreme Court judge disappointed by PM’s choice
HALIFAX – The Liberal government may have made history by nominating a Newfoundlander to Canada’s…
Woman known as ‘Internet Black Widow’ agrees to sign new peace bond
HALIFAX – An elderly woman who became known as the Internet Black Widow after she…
Event cancelled after students reportedly encouraged to perform lewd acts
OTTAWA – An event that reportedly saw students at the University of Ottawa encouraged to…