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‘In his head, he’s going to the Olympics,’ says brother of Mark McMorris
VANCOUVER – One of the first questions Mark McMorris asked doctors following a horrific crash…
Ottawa police chief cautions those showing support for colleague facing charges
Ottawa police leaders are asking fellow officers who are wearing wristbands in solidarity with a…
Human rights on the table in any China free trade deal, says McCallum
OTTAWA – John McCallum, Canada’s new ambassador to China, says human rights and labour standards…
International experts want greater role for social workers in disaster recovery
CALGARY – International experts say social workers should play a greater role in helping during…
Attempted murder charge after vehicle shootings on three B.C. highways
CHILLIWACK, B.C. – RCMP say a man has been charged with attempted murder in connection…
Eight-year difference in sentence sought by Crown, defence in drunk driving case
VANCOUVER – The deep-rooted effects of Canada’s residential school system must be considered in the…
Bystanders say no reason to shoot mother moose in middle of Alberta city
ST. ALBERT, Alta. – Alberta Fish and Wildlife officers are being criticized for killing a…
Researchers discover flavour genes in marijuana, aim to create standards
VANCOUVER – Consumers can trust what varieties of wine taste like regardless of the store…
Via Rail: youth passes sold out after high demand interrupts sales
TORONTO – Via Rail said early Thursday that all available $150 youth passes for unlimited…
Van-car crash in southwestern Ontario leaves 3 dead, 5 hurt
CALEDONIA, Ont. – Three people are dead and five others are in hospital following a…
A robot job invasion: U.S. feds shrug it off, Canada feds fret, so who’s right?
WASHINGTON – Should we be preparing for the coming invasion of job-stealing, career-crushing robots? It’s…
Doctor says woman who fell down laundry chute drugged but not incapacitated
REGINA – An inquest into the death of a woman who fell 10 storeys down…
Fire burns through at least 125 hectares of marsh in Point Pelee National Park
LEAMINGTON, Ont. – A southwestern Ontario national park popular with bird watchers is closed after…
Psychic hit with witchcraft charge after man pays $101K to remove evil spirit: police
TORONTO – Police in Toronto say a psychic has been charged with pretending to practise…
A look at the oilsands deals that have consolidated Canadian control
CALGARY – Cenovus Energy (TSX:CVE) made a splash in the oil patch Wednesday with a…
Air Canada lawsuit accuses Airbus of negligence in Halifax crash landing
HALIFAX – Airbus’s negligence contributed to a crash landing at Halifax Stanfield International Airport two…
TD Bank reviewing concerns about sales practices, CEO Bharat Masrani says
TORONTO – TD Bank has enlisted the help of an outside company to review its…
Brad Wall to meet with Trump cabinet members when he heads to Washington
REGINA – Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall says he has landed meetings with two members of…
The Thursday news briefing: An at-a-glance survey of some top stories
Highlights from the news file for Thursday, March 30 ——— GOVERNMENT PUMPS BIG BUCKS INTO…
Nova Scotia premier says miniseries about Canada must be corrected
HALIFAX – The premier of Nova Scotia has added his voice to a growing chorus…
Six stories in the news today, March 31
Six stories in the news for Friday, March 31: ——— CANADA PART OF U.S TRADE…
Ottawa and Ontario invest up to $100M in new artificial intelligence institute
TORONTO – A new institute for artificial intelligence research opened Thursday in Toronto with funding…
Five people taken to hospital after explosion at Rio Tinto facility in Quebec
SOREL-TRACEY, Que. – Five people that were taken to hospital Thursday morning after an explosion…
Top soldier says military not hurting for money, defends spending delay
OTTAWA – The country’s top soldier has pushed back on suggestions the armed forces is…