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New Brunswick farmer vows to appeal in massive-pile-of-manure case
MONCTON, N.B. – A bizarre feud over Lee Murray’s massive pile of manure has left…
Inuk singer says Facebook suspended her account over seal fur photo
Facebook is apologizing for suspending the account of award-winning Inuk throat singer Tanya Tagaq after…
Music fans delighted by surprise Gord Downie appearance at Blue Rodeo show
TORONTO – Tragically Hip frontman Gord Downie made a surprise appearance Thursday night at Toronto’s…
Federal deficit not quite as deep as Liberals expected, budget watchdog says
OTTAWA – The parliamentary budget officer says the federal deficit isn’t as deep for now…
Of promises and politics: the potential fallout from abandoning electoral reform
OTTAWA – The New Democrats called him a liar. He can’t be trusted, echoed the…
Tory leadership hopeful’s campaign manager quits after controversial actions
OTTAWA – The campaign manager for Conservative leadership hopeful Kellie Leitch has resigned after being…
By The Numbers: A look at three-way trade growth under NAFTA
OTTAWA – U.S. President Donald Trump says he wants to get going quickly on updating…
New charges laid in case of Nova Scotia Mountie alleged to have stolen cocaine
HALIFAX – Additional charges have been laid against a Nova Scotia Mountie accused of drug…
Winnipeg police look up, way up, to catch suspected fleeing auto thief
WINNIPEG – A suspected car thief in Winnipeg is facing charges after he went to…
Feds look to eliminate old age security enrolment issues for military spouses
OTTAWA – A sweeping review of how Canadians apply for old age security payments is…
Judge to decide who gets $100K prize after alleged deal to split it falls apart
SYDNEY, N.S. – A Cape Breton couple who won $100,000 has been forced into court,…
Nova Scotia boasts of immigration jump, but province still short of goals
HALIFAX – Nova Scotia is trumpeting a significant jump in immigration thanks to an influx…
Quebec man latest since mosque attack to face charge of inciting hatred online
QUEBEC – A 20-year-old Quebec City man appeared in court Friday to face a charge…
Quebec MNA won’t face charges but can’t return to caucus right away: premier
QUEBEC – A Quebec member of the legislature who was accused of sexual assault won’t…
Canada’s oilpatch fears U.S. rejection of methane limit will hurt competitiveness
CALGARY – A vote Friday by the U.S. House of Representatives to axe new limits…
Prime Minister visits New Brunswick communities today hit by ice storm
LAMEQUE, N.B. – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau praised the community spirit that New Brunswickers showed…
Ontario to help sick kids whose medical treatment is affected by U.S. travel ban
TORONTO – Ontario is making arrangements to provide care for children from countries affected by…
Trump travel order prompts federal scramble over report of revoked Nexus cards
OTTAWA – The Liberal government is trying to ensure Canadian dual-nationals can still use their…
Despair and the status quo: how federal politics touched Canadians this week
OTTAWA – A leaden blanket of despair stifled Parliament Hill this week, as politicians strained…
Quebec City mosque reopens for prayers six days after deadly shooting
MONTREAL – The Quebec City mosque where six people were killed reopened for prayers on…
Ontario ticket claims Saturday night’s $12.8 million Lotto 649 jackpot
TORONTO – The $12.8 million jackpot in Saturday night’s Lotto 649 draw was won by…
Kids and families come of age amid era of broad political protest
TORONTO – A recent vigil in Toronto to honour victims of the Quebec mosque shooting…
Canadian pension plan managers try to weight risks of climate change
CALGARY – A decision by an Ontario public pension manager to study the potential consequences…
Verdict expected for Winnipeg woman accused of hiding dead babies in locker
WINNIPEG – A judge in Manitoba is to give his decision Monday in the case…