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Six stories in the news today, April 5
Six stories in the news for Wednesday, April 5 ——— PM TRUDEAU EXPECTED TO VISIT…
Baloney Meter: which government has ‘invested’ the most in transit?
OTTAWA – “No government in the history of Canada has invested as much in public…
Spring, icy snow bring danger to B.C. backcountry, outdoor experts say
Spring is a dangerous time to head into British Columbia’s backcountry, outdoor experts warn, as…
Police ask public to ‘romaine calm’ after $45K lettuce heist in Hamilton
HAMILTON – Police are using a few puns in an effort to bring attention to…
Quebec cottage region quietly emerges as electric car capital of Canada
RAWDON, Que. – A small corner of Quebec cottage country has quietly become the electric…
Byelections signal generational change for both Conservatives, Liberals
OTTAWA – Monday’s byelection results mean more than just fresh faces for the House of…
Trudeau expected to visit Juno Beach after Vimy Ridge commemoration
OTTAWA – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is expected to follow this weekend’s commemorations of the…
Daycare operator pleads guilty in hot-car death of 2-year-old Eva Ravikovich
TORONTO – A two-year-old girl whose death brought heightened scrutiny to Ontario’s child care system…
Daughter of man shot dead by Newfoundland police sues officer, force, province
ST. JOHN’S, N.L. – The daughter of a man shot and killed on Easter Sunday…
Box of old movies recovered from Eaton’s store in 1940s contains ‘lost’ film
TORONTO – As a kid in Winnipeg, Richard Scott used to huddle in the basement…
Nova Scotia spending spree touted as indication of potential spring election
HALIFAX – A Nova Scotia government spending spree — more than $40 million has come…
Possible E. coli concerns prompt national recall of bags of Robin Hood flour
Concerns about people getting ill from possible E. coli contamination have triggered a national food…
The Wednesday news briefing: An at-a-glance survey of some top stories
Highlights from the news file for Wednesday, April 5 ——— FACTS OF SYRIAN ATTACK NEEDED,…
Six stories in the news today, April 6
Six stories in the news for Thursday, April 6 ——— PM TRUDEAU IN THE U.S.…
Boxer, ex-Olympian Custio Clayton claims he was profiled by Montreal police
MONTREAL – A professional boxer and former Canadian Olympian claims he was the victim of…
Company a no-show in B.C. provincial court on English Bay fuel spill charges
VANCOUVER – A company accused of operating a ship that leaked bunker fuel in Vancouver’s…
Senior execs overseeing troubled pay system no longer on Phoenix file: minister
OTTAWA – Four senior executives who helped launch the federal government’s troubled civil service pay…
Man charged with leaving Canada in 2014 to join Islamic State terror group
TORONTO – The RCMP says they’ve charged a man for allegedly leaving Canada to join…
Thousands of students from across Canada to take pilgrimage to Vimy
OTTAWA – Thousands of Canadians have started what some are calling a “pilgrimage” to France…
Tax mess for N.B. newlyweds latest case in festering government scandal
FREDERICTON – A newlywed couple in New Brunswick have come forward to claim they are…
Suzanne Legault says she doesn’t want second term as information overseer
OTTAWA – Information Commissioner Suzanne Legault says she will step down when her current term…
Newfoundland and Labrador budget highlights
ST. JOHN’S, N.L. – Highlights from the Newfoundland and Labrador’s new $8.1-billion budget presented Thursday:…
Ex-member of RCMP’s Musical Ride settles lawsuit over 1980s assault, harassment
OTTAWA – A female Mountie who alleged she was sexually assaulted, harassed and dragged through…
Some quick facts about the First World War’s infamous Battle of Vimy Ridge
Sunday marks the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge in the First World…