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Girl’s leg broken during cheese-rolling festival in Whistler, B.C.: lawsuit
VANCOUVER – A cheese-rolling competition in Whistler, B.C., went from fun to frightening when a…
11 memorable moments from the final debate between Clinton and Trump
WASHINGTON – Donald Trump entered the final U.S. presidential election debate on Wednesday night trailing…
Five stories in the news today, Oct. 20
Five stories in the news for Thursday, Oct. 20 ——— EXTERNAL ADVISORS TO DISCUSS IMMIGRATION…
Blue Jays bundled out of the playoffs after ALCS Game 5 loss to Cleveland Indians
TORONTO – The Toronto Blue Jays exit the playoffs tipping their hats to the Cleveland…
Case of Mountie charged with child luring in B.C. court, new date set
SURREY, B.C. – The case of an RCMP officer charged with child luring has been…
Chretien says no pill for stupidity in thinly-veiled shot at Donald Trump
TORONTO – Former prime minister Jean Chretien says U.S. Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump is…
Trump refuses to say if he’ll accept election result, in fiery debate exchange
WASHINGTON – In an exchange that instantly swept the news headlines emerging from the final…
Syrian man tried in Germany over abduction of Canadian UN observer
BERLIN – A Syrian man charged with war crimes for allegedly participating in the 2013…
Quebec Innu win latest court battle against Iron Ore and Newfoundland and Labrador
MONTREAL – Innu groups have won the latest court battle in their land-claims fight against…
PM Trudeau on hand as Amazon Canada opens new Brampton, Ont., warehouse
BRAMPTON, Ont. – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was on hand Thursday for the official opening…
Woman facing deportation issues plea to stay in country she considers home
HALIFAX – A young mother facing deportation to the U.K. after spending much of her…
Finance Department says Morneau to deliver fall economic update Nov. 1
OTTAWA – Finance Minister Bill Morneau is to deliver his fall economic update to the…
What Conservatives, NDP need to do to come back from 2015 election defeat
OTTAWA – When he dropped out of the Conservative leadership race last week, Tony Clement…
Local TV news coverage more important than station finances, says CRTC chair
OTTAWA – TV stations have a responsibility to produce local news, even if it hurts…
‘A dreadful idea took shape:’ Father of twin boys killed in bobsled crash speaks
CALGARY – An early morning text was the first warning to Jason Caldwell that something…
Computer “scalper bots” that scoop up concert tickets to be outlawed in Ontario
TORONTO – Computer “scalper bots” that scoop up huge blocks of tickets to concerts and…
The Thursday news briefing: An at-a-glance survey of some top stories
Highlights from the news file for Thursday, Oct. 20 ____ TRUMP NOT SAYING IF HE’LL…
Seven stories in the news today, Oct. 21
Seven stories in the news for Friday, Oct. 21 ——— ONTARIO, QUEBEC TO SIGN ELECTRICITY…
Oh Jesus! New head on statue of Christ puts spotlight on Ontario church
A statue of baby Jesus got a facelift after it was vandalized in northern Ontario…
West Coast whale boat tragedy scars survivors, families and rescuers
VICTORIA – Entire communities have been honoured, individuals cited for heroism and boats blessed, but…
Postmedia plans to cut salary expenses as quarterly loss nearly doubles
TORONTO – Postmedia said Thursday it plans to reduce its salary costs by 20 per…
More climate measures coming this fall before Trudeau meets premiers: McKenna
OTTAWA – The Liberal government’s carbon levy won’t be the only climate policy move announced…
Farmers feel federal transport minister heard concerns over grain transportation
SASKATOON – Farm groups say they think federal Transport Minister Marc Garneau heard their concerns…
Honour House to expand programming for veterans, first responders with PTSD
A program offering mental health treatment and a refuge for military personnel, veterans and first…