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Trio of deer wreak havoc at New Brunswick gas station, leaving store in disarray
GRAND FALLS, N.B. – A trio of deer has ransacked a convenience store at a…
Conjugal visit valuable for inmates, should mimic normal environment: warden
MISSION, B.C. – It looks like a normal three-bedroom family home. A ceiling fan whirrs…
NDP urges Libs to do more to fill gaps left by U.S. travel ban, refugee policy
OTTAWA – The Liberal government is holding the line on its immigration and refugee policy…
Policy quotes from Conservative leadership candidate Kevin O’Leary
OTTAWA – Kevin O’Leary, a longtime businessman turned reality TV star, is running for leadership…
Heart and Stroke Foundation calls for restrictions on food, drink ads aimed at kids
TORONTO – The Heart and Stroke Foundation is calling on the federal government to restrict…
Quebec court certifies class action lawsuit against Air Canada on ticket glitch
CALGARY – A British Columbia law firm says the Superior Court of Quebec has authorized…
Ontario police force declares ‘bagpipe amnesty’ to help young pipers’ band
NIAGARA FALLS, Ont. – A southern Ontario police force has declared a “bagpipe amnesty.” Niagara…
Transport Canada issues safety recall of 7,143 Pontiac and Saturn vehicles
OTTAWA – Transport Canada has issued a safety recall notice for 7,143 sport cars under…
N.B. needs tougher power grid, poles to withstand ice storms, Green leader says
LAMEQUE, N.B. – NB Power needs to rebuild its shattered network with tougher gear to…
Report suggests Alberta policies a factor in death of mental-health worker
EDMONTON – A report suggests failings in Alberta government policy were a factor in the…
Fishermen trying to overturn approval of tidal turbine in the Bay of Fundy
HALIFAX – A fishermen’s group has asked the Nova Scotia Supreme Court to set aside…
Blood-spattered Quebec mosque opens doors after weekend shooting
QUEBEC – Members of the city’s Muslim community walked over thick crusts of blood dried…
A timeline of events surrounding the Liberal promise of electoral reform
OTTAWA – During the 2015 election campaign, Justin Trudeau promised that a Liberal government would…
The Wednesday news briefing: An at-a-glance survey of some top stories
Highlights from the news file for Wednesday, Feb. 1 ——— TRUDEAU ABANDONS PROMISE TO CHANGE…
Three Nova Scotia fishermen charged after video posted showing abuse of seal
YARMOUTH, N.S. – Three Nova Scotia fishermen face charges for the alleged mistreatment of a…
Townsfolk overwhelmed by offers to help after theft of Gordie Howe jersey
ASQUITH, Sask. – Folks in a small Saskatchewan town are taking heart at the kindness…
Premier Rachel Notley says Alberta willing to accept more refugees
EDMONTON – Alberta is willing to accept more refugees if the federal government decides to…
Second, smaller spill reported in Saskatchewan by Tundra Energy Marketing Ltd.
STORTHOAKS, Sask. – The Calgary-based company handling a pipeline spill that saw 200,000 litres of…
Montreal man accused of uttering threats and inciting hatred
MONTREAL – A Montreal man was charged Wednesday with uttering threats online and inciting hatred…
Mint employee who hid stolen gold in his rectum gets 30 months behind bar
OTTAWA – A man who stole gold “pucks” from the Royal Canadian Mint by hiding…
No sign Trump immigration order will impact asylum system, Liberals say
OTTAWA – Donald Trump’s suspension of refugee resettlement doesn’t appear to affect the U.S. asylum…
Prime Minister to visit storm-stricken northeastern New Brunswick Friday
LAMEQUE, N.B. – Justin Trudeau will be travelling to northeastern New Brunswick to thank first…
The Thursday news briefing: An at-a-glance survey of some top stories
Highlights from the news file for Thursday, Feb. 2 ——— THOUSANDS MOURN VICTIMS OF MOSQUE…
What will Trump want from Canada on NAFTA? A US federal document may offer clues
WASHINGTON – Wondering what the Americans might want from Canada in a renegotiation of the…