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B.C. lays out West Coast spill response needs ahead of expected federal plan
VICTORIA – British Columbia’s demands for a world-leading marine oil spill response has a long…
Five stories in the news Monday, Nov. 7
Five stories in the news for Monday, Nov. 7 ——— SCENE FROM A CARNIVALESQUE U.S.…
Mansbridge predicts ‘good numbers’ for coverage of ‘unconventional’ US election’
TORONTO – CBC News anchor Peter Mansbridge has covered some rather unpredictable U.S. elections. In…
Case of juror seeking compensation as victim of crime goes to Appeal Court
TORONTO – The case of a woman who claims she should be recognized as a…
Teen who attacked two Winnipeg women has very low IQ, FASD: psychiatrist
WINNIPEG – A man who pleaded guilty in two high-profile sex attacks, including one that…
Lowlights from an American election that set a new standard for scandal
WASHINGTON – A big U.S. election controversy used to involve revelations of an old affair…
Addiction experts call for national opioid strategy as overdose deaths rise
TORONTO – Canada needs a comprehensive national strategy to curb rampant overprescribing of opioids and…
More Americans set their career sights north of the border
TORONTO – A growing number of Americans are setting their career sights north of the…
TSX soars, Dow Jones climbs 370 points as FBI clears Clinton of wrongdoing
TORONTO – Major North American stock markets soared Monday as investors placed their bets on…
‘Never too late to tell the truth:’ Suspect to accuser in ‘knees together’ case
CALGARY – A man being retried after a judge’s controversial remarks in a sexual assault…
Trudeau avoids buying the next round during tour of coast guard ship
VANCOUVER – Thirsty sailors hoping that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau could be coaxed into buying…
Air Canada says in-flight crews can wear poppy pins for Remembrance Day
Air Canada says it has revised its uniform policy to make it clear that in-flight…
FSIN chief backs banishment of drug dealers to protect children on reserve
REGINA – The chief of Saskatchewan’s Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations says he supports bands…
Six stories in the news Tuesday, Nov. 8
Six stories in the news for Tuesday, Nov. 8 ——— AMERICANS SELECT A NEW PRESIDENT…
Case of juror seeking compensation as victim of crime resolved: lawyer
TORONTO – An Ontario woman who sought to be recognized as a victim of crime…
Woodfibre LNG to become first LNG export project, but industry doubts persist
CALGARY – Woodfibre LNG is set to become the first liquefied natural gas export project…
Reports from commission looking into police shooting in Newfoundland delayed
ST. JOHN’S, N.L. – A commission of inquiry looking into the death of a Newfoundland…
Prince Harry condemns media ‘abuse’ of American girlfriend
LONDON – It’s the British royals versus the press — again — and Prince Harry…
Ebola scare in Winnipeg: A look at some facts about the deadly virus
WINNIPEG – An employee at the National Centre for Foreign Animal Disease in Winnipeg may…
Python trial hears closing arguments; case set to go to the jury Wednesday
CAMPBELLTON, N.B. – After more than a week of testimony, the trial of a man…
Stock markets rise slightly as investors await U.S. election results
TORONTO – North American stock markets rose modestly Tuesday as investors awaited the results of…
The Tuesday news briefing: An at-a-glance survey of some top stories
Highlights from the news file for Tuesday, Nov. 8 ___ U.S. PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN EXPOSED FRACTURES:…
Justin Trudeau to retrace father’s historic steps on upcoming Cuba visit
OTTAWA – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will retrace some of his father’s most historic footsteps…
Montreal Femen activist arrested at polling station in New York City
MONTREAL – A Montreal woman with ties to an international feminist group was arrested Tuesday…