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The Thursday news briefing: An at-a-glance survey of some top stories
Highlights from the news file for Thursday, Jan. 12 ——— TRUDEAU FENDS OFF AGA KHAN…
New minister refuses to repeat Trudeau’s promise to replace voting system
OTTAWA – Justin Trudeau’s newly minted minister for democratic institutions is refusing to repeat the…
Amid cries of elitism and conflict of interest, Trudeau hits the road in Ontario
BELLEVILLE, Ont. – Justin Trudeau got back to doing what he does best Thursday, polishing…
Joseph Boyden statements on indigenous roots too vague, say academics
TORONTO – Joseph Boyden’s recent public statement and interviews about his indigenous roots are too…
Celine Dion’s Florida estate back on sale at reduced price
MONTREAL – Celine Dion’s massive Florida estate is back on sale, but at a reduced…
Alberta’s caribou maternity ward plan attacked in science journal
EDMONTON – Alberta’s plan to restore a dwindling caribou herd by penning off a large…
Ontario First Nation helping in deer cull, part of plan to help species at risk
Caldwell First Nation Chief Louise Hillier remembers frolicking on a beautiful southern Ontario beach as…
Refugee seeker turned reluctant captain of Tamil migrant ship not guilty: lawyer
VANCOUVER – The captain of a vessel that arrived on British Columbia’s shores carrying hundreds…
U.S. dairy groups urge Trump to set his sights on Canadian dairy policies
MONTREAL – U.S. dairy groups are calling on Donald Trump to set his sights on…
N.B. appeal court explains why it overturned Dennis Oland’s murder conviction
FREDERICTON – The jury had enough evidence to reasonably convict Dennis Oland of murder, but…
Tory senator fires back at Trudeau’s Senate point man over spending comments
OTTAWA – The chairman of the Senate committee charged with overseeing expense rules is firing…
Canadian navy ship returns to port following six-month NATO deployment
HALIFAX – Family members and friends lined a dock on the Halifax waterfront Friday to…
Respondents get bullish on Winnipeg zoo’s online bear-naming contest
WINNIPEG – Orphaned male and female polar bear cubs brought to Winnipeg’s zoo late last…
Nova Scotia Teachers Union defends Hawaii travel despite job action
HALIFAX – The Nova Scotia Teachers Union is firing back at the education minister after…
Scientists map genome of iconic beaver as gift for Canada’s 150th birthday
TORONTO – Scientists have a gift for Canada as the country celebrates its 150th —…
Environmental group finds mercury in soil upstream from Grassy Narrows community
TORONTO – An environmental group believes it may have found a source of ongoing mercury…
Injuries to Canadian soldiers treated in Iraq hospital not combat related: DND
OTTAWA – None of the seven Canadian soldiers treated at a military hospital in Iraq…
Probe finds fraud and losses at Canadian Embassy in Haiti, official says
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti – Canada has fired a dozen staffers at its Haiti embassy and is…
Alberta Premier Rachel Notley says oilsands ‘not going anywhere any time soon’
EDMONTON – Premier Rachel Notley says Alberta’s oilsands aren’t going anywhere any time soon. Notley…
Sri Lankan man owned ship that smuggled Tamil migrants to Canada: Crown
VANCOUVER – A Sri Lankan man accused of human smuggling was the owner of the…
Retiring star Hayley Wickenheiser paved the way for female hockey players
CALGARY – When Hayley Wickenheiser sees girls dragging hockey bags into arenas, she feels a…
Porter Airlines resumes operations after grounding flights due to system outage
TORONTO – Porter Airlines says its operations are returning to normal after a technical problem…
Nova Scotia Teachers Union rejects province’s latest offer: province
HALIFAX – Education Minister Karen Casey says the Nova Scotia Teachers Union has rejected the…
No winning ticket for $20 million jackpot in Saturday night’s Lotto 649 draw
TORONTO – No winning ticket was sold for the $20 million jackpot in Saturday night’s…