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Halifax police chief takes part in heated debate over street checks
HALIFAX – Marcus James said he’s been arrested three times while locking up the library…
Auto workers union takes aim at Trump examination of auto fuel standards
OTTAWA – Ontario will align itself with California to fight for climate change following President…
Police allege ex-patient shot and killed Ontario chiropractor in his clinic
BURLINGTON, Ont. – Police say an Ontario chiropractor has died after a former patient allegedly…
Atlantic fishermen groups want more time to adapt to new vessel safety rules
HALIFAX – Fishery organizations in Atlantic Canada say they are frustrated with the rollout of…
Some foreign buyers get break from tax they face on Vancouver real estate
VICTORIA – A tax on foreign home buyers in Metro Vancouver is being changed to…
Student fined $25,000 for accessing personal health info without permission
TORONTO – An Ontario student has been fined $25,000 for accessing personal health information, which…
Of stars, senators and so-called inclusive growth: federal politics this week
OTTAWA – The cult of celebrity that has seized Canadian politics was on full display…
Federal budget to set aside billions for affordable housing
OTTAWA – Cities desperate for affordable housing money from the federal government are expected to…
Final alleged victim testifies at former ski coach’s sex assault trial
SAINT-JEROME, Que. – A woman testified Friday at Bertrand Charest’s sex-assault trial that the former…
Budget to promise lifetime pensions for injured veterans by year’s end
OTTAWA – The Liberal government will commit in Wednesday’s federal budget to offer disabled veterans…
One dead and another seriously injured as planes collide near Montreal
SAINT BRUNO, Que. – Two small planes collided over a bustling Quebec shopping mall on…
Government compensates and apologizes to Canadians tortured in Syria
OTTAWA – The Trudeau government has given apologies and compensation to three Canadians who were…
Calgary man convicted of killing couple and grandchild files appeal
CALGARY – A man sentenced to life in prison for killing a Calgary couple and…
Of stars, senators and so-called inclusive growth: federal politics this week
OTTAWA – The cult of celebrity that has seized Canadian politics was on full display…
‘To honour him’: Canadian Bishops, Métis leader attending funeral for Pope Francis
Donald Bolen, the archbishop of Regina, is travelling to Vatican City for Saturday’s funeral of…
Alberta Tory leadership candidates make final pitch to delegates
CALGARY – The three men seeking the leadership of Alberta’s Progressive Conservative party had one…
Alberta Progressive Conservatives pick Jason Kenney as new leader
CALGARY – Former MP Jason Kenney won the leadership of Alberta’s Progressive Conservatives in a…
High-heels debate should include industries other than restaurants: experts
VANCOUVER – Servers clad in short skirts and stilettos could soon be a thing of…
‘Why have Nunavut?’ Battle over education bill goes to heart of territory
IQALUIT, Nunavut – To the Nunavut government, it’s an update to old legislation that needs…
Heart pills or food? Wabush mine pensioners struggle after benefits cut
ST. JOHN’S, N.L. – Jim Skinner thought after a 35-year career at the Wabush iron…
Finance Canada says there are ‘limits’ to transparency on gender-based analysis
OTTAWA – A newly released memo from Finance Canada says departmental officials regularly examine how…
Former children’s representative sues B.C. government over pension
VICTORIA – British Columbia’s former children and youth representative has launched legal action against the…
Jason Kenney sets unite-the-right plan in motion after Alberta PC leadership win
CALGARY – Alberta Progressive Conservative Leader Jason Kenney says the wheels are in motion on…
Canadian wins $1M global award for teaching excellence
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – A Canadian school teacher whose teaching philosophy underscores hope and…