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Trudeau promises debate on peacekeeping mission, stops short on vote
OTTAWA – Justin Trudeau says MPs will get a chance to debate the Liberal government’s…
Alberta judge criticized in sexual assault case takes early retirement
RED DEER, Alta. – A judge who came under fire from Alberta’s appeal court for…
Man accused of murdering off-duty Nova Scotia officer released on bail
HALIFAX – A man accused of killing an off-duty Nova Scotia police officer more than…
The Tuesday news briefing: An at-a-glance survey of some top stories
Highlights from the news file for Tuesday, Dec. 20 FEDS TO BAN OIL, GAS OFFSHORE…
Light exercise after concussion in kids, teens may halt prolonged symptoms: study
TORONTO – Getting physical exercise within a week of suffering a concussion may reduce a…
Stranded crew receives load of Christmas cheer that includes pig, tree, presents
SATURNA ISLAND, B.C. – The stranded crew of an empty container ship tied up in…
Alberta man found dead in home with two sons a doting father: relative
SPRUCE GROVE, Alta. – Corry MacDougall took his two sons to their hockey games, and…
Feds to ban offshore licences in Arctic, though industry observers unfazed
CALGARY – The federal government announced Tuesday plans to ban offshore oil and gas licensing…
Toronto man sentenced to 10 years in U.S. prison for role in drug trafficking op
TORONTO – A Toronto man convicted in Massachusetts for his role in a drug trafficking…
Trudeau sells Trans Mountain decision, talks overdose deaths during B.C. visit
VANCOUVER – During his first visit to British Columbia since the controversial approval of the…
Sentencing hearing for man who killed Alberta seniors to wrap up in January
EDMONTON – The sentencing hearing for a man convicted of killing two missing Alberta seniors…
Hockey stick assist credited for helping save bald eagle near Revelstoke, B.C.
KAMLOOPS, B.C. – An injured eagle that was coaxed to safety in southeastern British Columbia…
Former presidential hopeful Rubio asks Canada to change Super Bowl ad policy
OTTAWA – Former Republican presidential hopeful Marco Rubio has added his voice to growing pressure…
Trudeau says Canada will capitalize if Trump takes a step back on climate change
CALGARY – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says if the United States takes a step back…
Retired Quebec judge convicted of murder to remain in prison pending case review
QUEBEC – A retired Quebec judge serving a life sentence after being convicted of murdering…
Home ownership costs remain sky high in Vancouver: RBC report
TORONTO – The latest report on housing trends and affordability from RBC Economics Research says…
Ethics watchdog says Philpott car claims didn’t break spending rules
OTTAWA – The federal ethics watchdog has cleared Health Minister Jane Philpott of any wrongdoing…
New deal hikes costs at troubled Muskrat Falls hydro project to almost $11.7B
ST. JOHN’S, N.L. – Costs continue to soar at the delayed Muskrat Falls hydro project…
‘I was scared to death:’ Assault leaves 85-year-old woman nervous
HALIFAX – Jeanette MacDonald whimpered and her bruised hand shook as the 85-year-old woman recalled…
Nova Scotia amends ‘conquered people’ legal brief in Alton Gas appeal
HALIFAX – A controversial legal argument that implied members of a First Nation band are…
Hajdu says $1.1M offices to benefit women and girls
OTTAWA – Status of Women Minister Patty Hajdu said the choice to spend $1.1-million on…
A story of a priest accused of abuse, friendship and a long search for justice
Piita Irniq, one of a generation of Inuit leaders who took his people from igloos…
Endangered killer whale found dead on B.C. coast
SECHELT, B.C. – A dead killer whale found on British Columbia’s coast has been identified…
University of Montreal set to lock out veterinary teachers
MONTREAL – The University of Montreal says clinician teachers at its faculty of veterinary medicine…