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Officer tells inquiry he didn’t intentionally alter text dates after shooting
ST. JOHN’S, N.L. – The Newfoundland police officer who shot and killed Don Dunphy says…
Greenpeace court filing an admission of ‘lying,’ forest company charges
TORONTO – A forestry multinational that is suing Greenpeace under American racketeering laws alleges that…
RCMP urges patience as it probes malicious emails at University of Moncton
MONCTON, N.B. – The RCMP moved to reassure the public Monday that it is “working…
Concerns over oilsands river contamination overstated, scientist says
EDMONTON – New research from the University of Alberta suggests concerns about contaminants in the…
Recent Kingston, Ont., overdoses may be linked to fentanyl, health official
KINGSTON, Ont. – Health officials and police are warning that counterfeit prescription medications and some…
The Monday news briefing: An at-a-glance survey of some top stories
Highlights from the news file for Monday, March 6 ——— NEW TRUMP TRAVEL BAN PROMPTS…
Ottawa constable facing manslaughter charge in 2016 death of Somali Canadian man
Ottawa’s police chief called for patience and respect Monday after one of his officers was…
Alberta opposition demands extraordinary measures to fight fentanyl overdoses
EDMONTON – Alberta’s opposition parties say the government is failing in the fight against opioids…
Elections BC to review Liberal donations; party will co-operate
VICTORIA – British Columbia’s Liberals say their fundraising practices are transparent and the party will…
Halifax taxi driver ‘an innocent man’ being pilloried in public, his lawyer says
HALIFAX – The defence lawyer for a Halifax cabbie who was acquitted of sexual assault…
‘Unacceptable’ that some fuel from spill can’t be cleaned: First Nation chief
PORT HARDY, B.C. – An oily rainbow-like sheen on the waters surrounding a diesel fuel…
Human rights, cyber security to be part of Canada-China free trade consultations
OTTAWA – The federal government wants Canadians to air their concerns about China’s human rights…
Liberals extend Ukraine mission to 2019, but face criticism for not doing more
OTTAWA – The Liberal government on Monday extended its military training mission in Ukraine, amid…
After heavy lobbying from all sides, MPs to debate, vote on genetic testing bill
OTTAWA – After a flurry of intense lobbying from insurance companies, health charities, a handful…
Black federal workers appeal decision to deny certification of class action lawsuit
OTTAWA — Black federal workers who launched a $2.5-billion lawsuit against the federal government are…
Gov. Gen. Mary Simon to represent Canada at Pope Francis’s funeral Saturday
OTTAWA — Gov. Gen. Mary Simon will represent Canada at the funeral for Pope Francis…
Canada posts third-straight monthly trade surplus thanks to autos, agri-food
OTTAWA – The country kicked off the year with a third-straight monthly trade surplus —…
Judge upholds woman’s acquittal on drunk driving charge over weighing at station
An Ontario court has upheld a judge’s decision to acquit a woman of a drunk…
Study says no firm estimate on costs to raise a family a problem for government
OTTAWA – Jessica Wesley has been a mom for all of two months, but she…
Canada a beacon for those seeking freedom: Son of Martin Luther King Jr.
LETHBRIDGE, Alta. – The oldest son of Martin Luther King Jr. is praising Canada for…
Proposed class action against B.C. argues foreign-buyers’ tax unconstitutional
VANCOUVER – A 15-per-cent tax on foreign homebuyers in Metro Vancouver is unconstitutional and unfairly…
B.C. professor seeking definition of Canadian cuisine finds it’s Creole
TORONTO – Say Creole and most people think of New Orleans, with its complex mixture…
CBC News redeveloping ‘The National’ and putting heavy emphasis on digital
TORONTO – CBC News has announced a new organizational structure, with a heavy emphasis on…
Alberta to end time limit on civil suits around sexual or domestic violence
EDMONTON – Alberta is changing the rules to give victims of sexual and domestic violence…