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Former Liberal PM Paul Martin: Trudeau is striking right balance with U.S., China
TORONTO – Canada should work to strengthen its ties with China and other countries while…
13 Calgary police officers to submit formal complaints about bullying at work
CALGARY – A group of Calgary Police Service employees plans to submit formal bullying and…
Anti-Semitic notes at Toronto condominium investigated as hate crime
TORONTO – Notes with anti-Semitic messages that were left on doors at a north Toronto…
Government must help Canadians thrive in digital universe: report
OTTAWA – A report commissioned by the Heritage Department suggests the federal government find new…
Damages awarded two inmates for prison lockdowns called unjustified
TORONTO – A judge’s finding that two inmates were subjected to cruel and unusual treatment…
The Tuesday news briefing: An at-a-glance survey of some top stories
Highlights from the news file for Tuesday, Feb. 21 ——— TORIES ACCUSED OF STOKING ANTI-MUSLIM…
N.S. Liberals use majority to pass legislation ending teachers’ contract dispute
HALIFAX – With shouts of “Shame” cascading from the public gallery, Nova Scotia’s Liberal government…
Montreal man charged in slaying of spouse, 60, at long-term care facility
MONTREAL – A Montreal man was charged Tuesday with second-degree murder in the slaying of…
Parents warned after reports of sexually suggestive chats sent to kids on Roblox
TORONTO – The Canadian Centre for Child Protection is warning parents following reports of sexually…
Reaction mixed from interest groups responding to B.C.’s 2017-18 budget
VICTORIA – British Columbia’s 2017-18 budget was announced Tuesday by Finance Minister Mike de Jong…
No working smoke alarms in Ontario home with fatal fire: OFM
BRAMPTON, Ont. – Ontario’s Office of the Fire Marshal says there were no working smoke…
‘Vote no on everything!’: How U.S. Democrats are undergoing a Tea Party moment
WASHINGTON – Angry crowds vow to block the president at every turn. Partisans threaten the…
Confront risks of financial technologies to reap benefits: federal regulator
OTTAWA – The head of Canada’s financial intelligence unit warns that regulators must grapple with…
Man bent on killing as many co-workers as he could at Edmonton warehouse: Crown
EDMONTON – A Crown prosecutor says an Edmonton man accused of murdering two co-workers and…
Woman set for deportation to Iran arrested after being deemed a flight risk
MONTREAL – An Iranian woman threatened with expulsion from Canada was arrested Tuesday because authorities…
Ontario attorney general seeks Ottawa’s help to speed up justice system
TORONTO – Ontario’s attorney general is calling on the federal government to help speed up…
Muslim leader says Tory opposition to Islamophobia motion is stoking prejudice
OTTAWA – Conservative MPs are stoking a wave of anti-Muslim sentiment by raising unfounded fears…
Tory leadership candidate Steven Blaney wants crackdown on illegal immigrants
MONTREAL – Canada must act immediately to stop illegal immigrants from entering the country, Conservative…
Travis Vader eligible for unescorted temporary absences next month: Parole Board
EDMONTON – A man sentenced to life in prison last month for killing two missing…
Yazidis hail Canadian promise to offer haven after ISIL persecution
DOHUK, Iraq – Canada’s promise to resettle hundreds of Yazidis by the end of the…
More talk of help for community after deadly school shooting in Saskatchewan
LA LOCHE, Sask. – Six Saskatchewan cabinet ministers are visiting a remote northern community where…
Trump floats automobile tariff increase for Canada
WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that at some point the automobile…
Man weeps in court, apologizes for sex attacks on woman and girl
WINNIPEG – A man who took part in two random and violent sex attacks —…
Canadian educator in northern Quebec among finalists for Global Teacher Prize
MONTREAL – A teacher from northern Quebec is in the running for the prestigious US$1-million…