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Man charged in death of off-duty police officer to return to court next week
HALIFAX – A Nova Scotia man charged in the death of an off-duty police officer…
Toronto Mayor John Tory ‘very concerned’ as house prices continue soaring
TORONTO – The average price of a detached home in Toronto shattered the $1.5 million…
No ‘direct’ link between ads decision and Super Bowl ratings dive, says CRTC
OTTAWA – The broadcast regulator is denying that its controversial decision to end a ban…
‘Opioid problem’ in southwestern Ontario community: public health unit
A southwestern Ontario community is dealing with what its public health officials call an “opioid…
It’s all in the tail: New theory for why some dinos stood on two feet
EDMONTON – Paleontologists at the University of Alberta have a new theory explaining why some…
Unwanted baby is no grounds to sue mom for alleged lie about taking the pill
TORONTO – A budding physician who unwillingly became a father after a brief fling has…
RCMP say 13-year-old charged with arson in blaze that destroyed Nunavut school
KUGAARUK, Nunavut – A youth has been charged in a fire that destroyed the only…
Trump point man drops hint on key NAFTA priority: Stricter rules on auto parts
WASHINGTON – Donald Trump’s new point man on trade negotiations has shed some light on…
Mother who drugged, killed daughter asks for forgiveness at sentencing hearing
CALGARY – An Alberta woman who drugged and killed her nine-year-old daughter begged the girl’s…
Some southern B.C. properties ordered to stop using water after drug lab found
ROCK CREEK, B.C. – Residents of about 25 properties have been ordered to stop using…
Vancouver school trustees created toxic workplace for bullied staff: report
Vancouver School Board trustees contributed to a toxic work environment in which staff were bullied,…
Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister ready to negotiate with Ottawa on health care
WINNIPEG – Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister is ready to start negotiations with Ottawa on a…
No winning ticket for $17 million jackpot in Friday night’s Lotto Max draw
TORONTO – No winning ticket was sold for the $17 million jackpot in Friday night’s…
Trudeau to take in Canadian 9/11 inspired musical ‘Come From Away’ on Broadway
NEW YORK – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is heading to Manhattan this month to check…
Supporters and critics of motion condemning Islamophobia clash across country
MONTREAL – Tensions flared in cities across Canada on Saturday as supporters and opponents of…
Three winning tickets for Saturday night’s $7 million Lotto 649 jackpot
TORONTO – There are three winning tickets for the $7 million jackpot in Saturday night’s…
Smoking pot as a medicine raises questions for doctors about side effects
VANCOUVER – Not all medicinal marijuana is created equal. That’s what some experts are saying…
Truck driver who spent two days trapped in crashed rig has died, family confirms
The British Columbia truck driver who died after he was trapped in his overturned truck…
Winnipeg owner of famous Alberta dragster donates it to museum near Edmonton
WETASKIWIN, Alta. – A Canadian drag racer that was one of the fastest vehicles on…
Great Lakes mayors warn against cut to ecological initiative
MILWAUKEE – A group representing Great Lakes region mayors in the U.S. and Canada is…
Jungles, camps and detention: the long journey for many asylum-seekers
Many African asylum-seekers who end up in Canada face an arduous, months-long journey through thousands…
Routine inspection of Marineland finds no issues: OSPCA
NIAGARA FALLS, Ont. – Ontario’s animal welfare agency says a recent inspection of Marineland found…
Quebec musher collects 8th win in Maine’s Can-Am Crown
FORT KENT, Maine – A Quebec musher picked up his eighth victory in Maine’s biggest…
Man acquitted of drunk driving-related charge over delay in roadside test
TORONTO – An Ontario man has walked away from a drunk driving-related charge after a…