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U.S. challenges wine sales in B.C., seeks shelf space for American producers
VANCOUVER – British Columbia’s decision to sell only B.C. wines in grocery stores appears to…
Indigenous leaders to press federal government on services in northern community
OTTAWA – Indigenous leaders are set to press the federal government on Thursday over services…
B.C. set record for drug overdose deaths last year, appeals for federal help
VICTORIA – More than 900 people died in British Columbia last year from illicit drug…
Ontario man charged in alleged spiritual scam: police
BRAMPTON, Ont. – A 40-year-old man from Brampton, Ont. is facing charges after allegedly defrauding…
Complaint filed over treatment of German shepherd on Winnipeg-area film set
WINNIPEG – A Toronto-based animal law organization has filed animal cruelty complaints over the treatment…
Quebec solidaire’s Francoise David quitting politics immediately
MONTREAL – One of the three elected members of the left-wing Quebec solidaire is quitting…
Sweden not giving up fight over lobster imports
PORTLAND, Maine – Sweden isn’t giving up on a long-running battle with the U.S. and…
‘Nobody really knows’ Iraq’s future once Mosul fully liberated: Canadian adviser
OTTAWA – While Iraqi and coalition forces celebrate the liberation of the eastern half of…
Canadians set to watch Trump inauguration, some plan to boycott the event
TORONTO – Many Canadians plan to watch Donald Trump’s inauguration as the next U.S. president…
Complaints filed over Trudeau’s use of English and French on Canadian tour
OTTAWA – The Office of the Commissioner of Official Languages has received 14 complaints related…
Two Joseph Boyden appearances cancelled in wake of controversy
TORONTO – As controversy swirls over author Joseph Boyden’s indigenous heritage, his scheduled appearances at…
Jury begins deliberations for accused human smugglers linked to MV Sun Sea
VANCOUVER – The fate of four men accused of using a derelict cargo ship to…
RCMP instructor charged with assault at Regina airport, remains at work
REGINA – An instructor at the RCMP’s training depot in Regina has been charged with…
Liberal party pays off money borrowed to fight 2015 election campaign
OTTAWA – The federal Liberal party says it’s debt-free, roughly 14 months after sweeping to…
Ten federal Conservative leadership hopefuls hold debate in Winnipeg
WINNIPEG – Many of those running to become the next leader of the federal Conservative…
‘Happy national popcorn day!’ leads to arrest of alleged drug trafficker
GUELPH, Ont. – Their knowledge of popcorn has helped police officers in southwestern Ontario arrest…
Feds dole out $146K to foes of proposed nuclear waste bunker near Lake Huron
TORONTO – Ten groups and individuals have been given another $146,000 to help them weigh…
Outgoing Obama trade chief urges Canada to reverse Super Bowl ad decision
OTTAWA – Before handing over the White House to President Donald Trump, the Obama administration…
La Loche schools close after RCMP receive threat of another school shooting
LA LOCHE, Sask. – Classes have been cancelled in La Loche, Sask., after RCMP say…
Cheaper food offsets rising gas prices, easing inflation last month
OTTAWA – The annual pace of inflation ticked higher last month, but the increase was…
B.C. Mountie who bought cocaine is handed conditional discharge
KAMLOOPS, B.C. – A former Mountie from the Kamloops, B.C., detachment will not be serving…
Group plans interactive Titanic museum for Niagara Falls, Ont.
An interactive museum that hopes to recreate the experience of sailing on board the Titanic…
Trudeau congratulates Trump, cites close economic and security ties
OTTAWA – Boost defence spending, dial down the volume on battling climate change and find…
Manitoba premier says indigenous night hunting is starting a ‘race war’
WINNIPEG – Manitoba’s premier is being criticized for saying indigenous people shouldn’t be night hunting…