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Supporters and opponents of anti-Islamophobia motion clash in Winnipeg
WINNIPEG – There were pushes and punches as two groups clashed in Winnipeg over a…
Everyone talks about automation hurting workers: Here are a few solutions
WASHINGTON, Wash. – Everyone’s talking about problems hurting workers. In the last U.S. election, Donald…
DND curbs travel, non-mission training to save money for missions
OTTAWA – Senior defence officials have ordered a curb on non-essential activities across the department,…
Slushy mess on East Coast closes schools, causes travel delays
ST. JOHN’S, N.L. – Some schools are closed and there are travel delays in parts…
Who’s happy, who’s not: Norway tops list, Canada 7th
WASHINGTON – If you want to go to your happy place, you need more than…
Industry expects fed budget to replenish venture-capital support for startups
OTTAWA – Industry is expecting the federal government to make fresh venture-capital commitments in the…
After worst cargo season in years, St. Lawrence Seaway opens for shipping
MONTREAL – After the worst cargo season in years, shippers traversing the Great Lakes are…
Canadian accused in Yahoo hack posed ‘extremely high flight risk’: documents
A Canadian man accused in a massive hack of Yahoo emails posed an “extremely high…
Manitoba premier plans bicycle tour to mark indigenous role in province
WINNIPEG – Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister plans to use pedal power this summer to mark…
Bells toll, faithful gather in Toronto and Montreal to honour late Pope Francis
TORONTO — Catholic faithful gathered for multiple events in Toronto and Montreal to commemorate the…
Drugs for enlarged prostate can up depression, self-harm risk in rare case: study
TORONTO – A common class of medications used to treat urinary symptoms in men with…
Researchers developing disaster-planning tool that will work like a video game
HALIFAX – A pair of researchers in Halifax are working on an elaborate, computerized disaster-planning…
Church to change name to remove reference to controversial founder of Halifax
HALIFAX – An African Baptist church that dates back to the early 1800s is changing…
The Monday news briefing: An at-a-glance survey of some top stories
Highlights from the news file for Monday, March 20 ——— FBI INVESTIGATING RUSSIAN TIES TO…
Coffee shops, ATMs ideal spots for automated external defibrillators: study
TORONTO – Coffee shops and automated bank machines would make ideal locations for installing automated…
Lawsuit claims publicly funded ads boosting B.C. Liberal Party ahead of election
VANCOUVER – Two Vancouver lawyers have filed a proposed class-action lawsuit against the British Columbia…
B.C. man shot by police repeatedly stabbed himself before shooting: witnesses
BURNABY, B.C. – Employees at a grocery store in Surrey, B.C., told a corner’s inquest…
New Hampshire governor lauds Northern Pass as a ‘win-win’ project
MONTREAL – The proposed Northern Pass hydroelectric project is a “win-win” deal for both Quebec…
Fisheries committee calls for more study of East Coast cod, capelin stocks
OTTAWA – A House of Commons committee is urging the Fisheries Department to conduct annual…
Manitoba tables bill to freeze public-sector wages
WINNIPEG – Manitoba’s Progressive Conservative government faced protesting students and the threat of a labour…
Leaders of Alberta’s main conservative parties take baby steps down merger road
EDMONTON – The leaders of Alberta’s two main conservative parties met Monday to discuss what…
Feds’ innovation strategy inspired by economist who argues for bigger state role
OTTAWA – A U.K.-based economist known for advocating a prominent role for the state in…
EU trade chief blasts Trump “walls”, cites Canada as partner on openness
OTTAWA – The European Union’s trade chief says Canada is a key partner against the…
Heads-or-tails rule to decide game leaves Calgary hockey team bitter
CALGARY – Players on a Calgary minor hockey team and their parents have flipped out…