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Family files lawsuit in Canadian filmmaker’s Keys dive death
MIAMI – The family of a Canadian filmmaker and conservationist who died during a shark…
China: As Canada talks trade deal, Trump’s Washington eyes it warily
WASHINGTON – On the eve of Donald Trump’s inauguration, Robert Zoellick — an eminent figure…
Carleton University students, staff urged to change passwords after key-logging devices found
OTTAWA – Carleton University is urging caution among staff and students after discovering potential hacking…
New Brunswickers encouraged to take precautions as norovirus circulates
FREDERICTON – Norovirus is circulating in New Brunswick, health officials warned Tuesday as they encouraged…
Federal inmate on the loose found in central Ontario, provincial police say
BARRIE, ONTARIO, Canada – Ontario Provincial Police have ended a Canada-wide warrant for a federal…
Outlook still uncertain despite positive data, says Bank of Canada’s Poloz
OTTAWA – The head of the Bank of Canada says he is still keeping a…
A look at recommendations from federal task force on legalizing marijuana
OTTAWA – The federal Liberal government is expected to introduce legislation to legalize marijuana in…
Highlights of Quebec’s 2017-18 budget
QUEBEC – Finance Minister Carlos Leitao tabled Quebec’s 2017-18 budget on Tuesday. Here are some…
CEO of International Air Transport Association criticizes electronics device ban
MONTREAL – U.S. and British bans on electronic devices don’t improve airplane security and raise…
Robin Hood brand of flour recalled for possible E. coli contamination
OTTAWA – The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is issuing a recall for the Robin Hood…
The Tuesday news briefing: An at-a-glance survey of some top stories
Highlights from the news file for Tuesday, March 28 ——— POT PLAN PROMISES TO TEST…
Chummy east Vancouver crow faces lengthy recovery after suspected beating
VANCOUVER – The east Vancouver crow that is celebrated for his gregarious antics will remain…
Fort McMurray plans ‘tranquil’, dawn-to-dusk gathering for anniversary of wildfire
FORT MCMURRAY, Alta. – A “tranquil, welcoming, supportive” gathering will be held to mark the…
Canadian ship involved in massive cocaine bust in international waters
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – A Royal Canadian Navy vessel was involved in an international anti-drug…
B.C. wetlands grow with land purchase by conservation groups
OLIVER, B.C. – A parcel of land in a birder’s paradise in British Columbia’s Okanagan…
Leadership hopefuls pull out stops soliciting support as deadline looms
OTTAWA – Conservative leadership hopefuls made some last-ditch pitches for support Monday in advance of…
Unhappy trails? Parks documents show concerns with Icefields Highway bike path
It sounds like a no-brainer — a bike trail alongside a world-famous scenic highway through…
Bidding process for federal contracts legally flawed, company argues
TORONTO – A company that lost a $428-million federal contract in 2007 is calling on…
Nature Conservancy of Canada buys ‘pristine’ area on north shore of Lake Superior
The Nature Conservancy of Canada says it has purchased more than 1,000 hectares of property…
Quebec ready to ban cops from having second jobs after snowstorm debacle
Quebec’s public security minister says he’s ready to act to prevent high-ranking provincial police officers…
Tourism versus environment: Development in Rocky Mountain national parks
Parks Canada is proposing an $86-million bike trail in Jasper National Park that would run…
Compensation to Bombardier senior executives rose nearly 50 per cent last year
MONTREAL – Bombardier’s senior executives saw their compensation rise by nearly 50 per cent last…
Canadian Veterinary Medical Association now opposes the declawing of cats
The Canadian Veterinary Medical Association has strengthened its stand against declawing domestic cats, saying the…
Alberta education minister says PC leader’s comments set back cause of gay youth
EDMONTON – Alberta Education Minister David Eggen says Progressive Conservative leader Jason Kenney is setting…