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Former Valeant executive, ex-Philidor CEO face charges in alleged fraud scheme
MONTREAL – U.S. prosecutors have charged a former executive with Valeant Pharmaceuticals and the head…
Margaret Atwood compares UBC probe of Steven Galloway to Salem witch trials
VANCOUVER – Margaret Atwood says the University of British Columbia’s investigation of fellow author Steven…
Ottawa launches review of language rules for delivery of federal services
OTTAWA – The federal government will review the rules that govern how communications and services…
Trudeau looks to gain foothold in Argentina as doors open to foreign investors
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina – Canada’s prime minister and his Argentine counterpart took direct aim Thursday…
Terror fight sparks jump in anti-money laundering disclosures to police, spies
OTTAWA – Efforts by Canada’s anti-money laundering agency to pinpoint illicit dealings of the Islamic…
MPs told local reporting required to overcome Canada’s news blues
OTTAWA – The publisher of a small southern Manitoba family of weekly newspapers made an…
Illicit drug overdose deaths climbing in B.C. despite official efforts
VANCOUVER – The death toll from illicit drugs will likely continue rising because of stronger…
Indigenous input needed in fight against climate change: Manitoba chief
WINNIPEG – A regional chief from Manitoba says indigenous voices are crucial to the fight…
Police bust B.C. crime ring accused of reselling stolen baby formula in China
Vancouver police have cracked down on a crime ring accused of stealing so much baby…
Hundreds attend memorial for dead girl in small Saskatchewan town
CHOICELAND, Sask. – Hundreds of mourners gathered in a small Saskatchewan town to remember the…
Alleged sex assault of seven-year-old girl leads to arrest of 9 people in Ontario
HAMILTON – The alleged sexual assault of a seven-year-old girl is being called “one of…
‘It did not happen:’ Toronto pastor says on witness stand of sexual allegations
KENTVILLE, N.S. – Prominent Toronto pastor Brent Hawkes appeared calm on the witness stand Thursday…
Coast Guard looking for alternatives in face of looming icebreaker shortage
OTTAWA – The Canadian Coast Guard is looking at ways to deal with a looming…
Alberta ministers booed as they discuss climate-change plan with rural leaders
EDMONTON – The Alberta government got a bit of a rough ride at a meeting…
Residents told old buildings at former Winnipeg army barracks to be destroyed
WINNIPEG – The abandoned buildings at Winnipeg’s Kapyong Barracks may have a date with the…
Canadian aid being well-used in Haitian region ravaged by hurricane Matthew: Bibeau
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti – International Development Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau says she’s reassured about the management of…
Former Alberta Tory leadership candidate Sandra Jansen crosses floor to NDP
EDMONTON – Alberta Progressive Conservative member Sandra Jansen crossed the floor to the governing NDP…
QuickList: October inflation rates for Canadian provinces, territories
OTTAWA – Canada’s national inflation rate was 1.5 per cent in October, Statistics Canada says.…
Police want to talk to author of anonymous letter linked to Dunphy shooting
ST. JOHN’S, N.L. – RCMP in Newfoundland are asking for the public’s help in finding…
Canada announces $54 million for disaster relief and long-term aid in Haiti
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti – Canada will give $54 million to Haiti over the next five years,…
Man accused of sending letter bombs in Winnipeg will stand trial next year
WINNIPEG – A Winnipeg man accused of sending letter bombs in the mail, including one…
Arctic bird poop may have cooling effect on warming environment: researchers
HALIFAX – Researchers say the droppings of small, migratory birds could be having a big…
Developer puts plan to build Muslim residential community near Montreal on hold
MONTREAL – The developer behind a controversial proposal to build a Muslim housing community on…
Trudeau’s emotional visit to Argentine memorial renews focus on human rights
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina – Nora Patrich stopped at the spot on the Parque de la…