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Syrian refugees say ‘thank you’ with food, after Halifax family harassed
HALIFAX – A group of Syrian refugees is cooking weekend meals for Halifax shelters as…
Drunk Sunwing Airlines pilot sentenced to eight months, banned from flying
CALGARY – An airline pilot who was so drunk he appeared to pass out in…
Charges laid in blast that damaged entrance to Saskatoon courthouse
SASKATOON – A threatening phone call led to charges being laid in an explosion last…
Lawsuit alleges police handling of sex assault case showed systemic discrimination
A woman whose sexual assault complaint was deemed unfounded by London, Ont., police is suing…
Family wants justice minister to reopen case of woman who died down laundry chute
REGINA – The family of a Regina woman who died after plunging 10 storeys down…
List of candidates in five federal byelections
OTTAWA – Byelections were held in five federal ridings on Monday. Here are lists of…
Alberta’s Wildrose and PCs at odds over gay-straight alliances in schools
EDMONTON – Alberta’s two conservative parties, working on a deal to join forces, are at…
Manitoba premier says he’ll take prime minister’s word over research facility
WINNIPEG – Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister says he’s now ready to move ahead with a…
Optics on Bombardier executive raises tests Liberals’ promises to middle class
OTTAWA – Justin Trudeau refused Monday to denounce Bombardier for enriching its executives even as…
Younger sister of Tina Fontaine now missing, struggling with tragedy: family
WINNIPEG – The sister of a Manitoba teen who became one of the poster children…
No seats change hands in byelections, but Tories, NDP come on strong in Ontario
OTTAWA – Upstart Conservative and New Democrat candidates gave their heavily favoured Liberal rivals a…
Two Canadians arrested in Vermont, accused of possessing 13 kg of marijuana
BURLINGTON, Vt. – Two Canadian men have been arrested in Vermont, accused of possessing more…
Younger sister of Tina Fontaine found safe and sound: Manitoba RCMP
WINNIPEG – Manitoba RCMP say the younger sister of Tina Fontaine, an indigenous girl whose…
Travelling overseas this summer? Ensure measles vaccination up to date: top doc
TORONTO – With the start of summer vacations just a few months away, the country’s…
Fewer listings, strong demand helps Vancouver-area real estate rally
VANCOUVER – Home sales in Metro Vancouver are bouncing back after a dismal February, but…
Winnipeg police arrest 3 in alleged assault streamed live on social media
Winnipeg police say a man who met a woman online and went to meet her…
Canada’s biggest banks on the defensive over sales practice allegations
TORONTO – Allegations of aggressive, and in some cases illegal, sales practices at several of…
More government intervention may be needed to cool Toronto house prices: Scotiabank
TORONTO – Further government intervention will be needed if Toronto house prices continue soaring after…
President of Surrey Creep Catchers says he was arrested by the RCMP
SURREY, B.C. – The president of the vigilante group Surrey Creep Catchers says he was…
Scotiabank CEO supports free trade but wants governments to address concerns
TORONTO – Scotiabank CEO Brian Porter is calling for updates to the North American Free…
Ontario premier calls rent doubling ‘egregious,’ promises rent control ‘soon’
TORONTO – Ontario’s premier says she isn’t buying an argument from the development industry that…
What’s the big spy scandal in Washington? Depends which party you’re asking
WASHINGTON – Barack Obama fretted in his final days as president that Americans are so…
The Tuesday news briefing: An at-a-glance survey of some top stories
Highlights from the news file for Tuesday, April 4 ——— OVECHKIN SAYS HE’LL STILL ATTEND…
Liberal bill on security oversight committee of parliamentarians passes
OTTAWA – The House of Commons has passed a Liberal bill that will establish a…