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NHL linesman files lawsuit against Calgary Flames, defenceman Dennis Wideman
CALGARY – NHL linesman Don Henderson is suing defenceman Dennis Wideman and the Calgary Flames…
Former nurse accused of killing 8 seniors appears in court, case put over to May
WOODSTOCK, Ont. – A former Ontario nurse accused of murdering eight seniors in her care…
Newfoundland fisherman continues hunger strike protest after call from minister
ST. JOHN’S, N.L. – Richard Gillett is weak now and growing weaker by the hour.…
Quebec announces mixed police force to fight sexual exploitation
MONTREAL – Quebec is budgeting $6.4 million over five years to create a special police…
Handful of Syrian refugees paid sponsors to come to Canada, evaluation reveals
OTTAWA – A handful of Syrian refugees paid their sponsors to come to Canada, a…
Government says it’s working to resolve massive union dues shortfall
OTTAWA – The federal government says it’s trying to figure out how much its troubled…
Trees removed: Police in southern Alberta city work to prevent indecent activity
LETHBRIDGE, Alta. – Amorous couples looking to unite in the great outdoors should think twice…
Man charged with threatening Quebec mosque shooter ordered to leave the country
QUEBEC – The man who pleaded guilty to uttering death threats against the Quebecer charged…
Canadian man arrested by U.S. in alleged human smuggling; wife also charged
REGINA – The husband of a Canadian woman charged with human smuggling is one of…
The Friday news briefing: An at-a-glance survey of some top stories
Highlights from the news file for Friday, April 21 ——— FEDS HINT AT LOW TAXES…
Outrage after judge ends ‘extremely serious’ sex assault case because of delays
ANTIGONISH, N.S. – A women’s activist expressed outrage Friday after an “extremely serious” sexual assault…
Canadian jets intercept Russian bombers, first time in two years: Norad
OTTAWA – Canadian fighter jets have intercepted Russian bombers off Canada’s northern coast for the…
Miss Vickie’s recalls jalapeno-flavoured chips due to possible salmonella
MISSISSAUGA, Ont. – Miss Vickie’s is voluntarily recalling its jalapeno-flavoured kettle cooked potato chips due…
B.C. election: Key developments from Day 11 on the campaign trail
VANCOUVER – A look at some key developments from Day 11 of the B.C. election…
Finance minister can’t say how much foreign buyer tax will affect housing market
TORONTO – Ontario’s finance minister can’t say how much a tax on foreign homebuyers —…
Forestry firm halts operations, offers condolences for deaths of three workers
WOSS, B.C. – The company operating a train that derailed and killed three people in…
Judgment in July as trial wraps for four men accused of smuggling Tamil migrants
VANCOUVER – The trial for four men charged with smuggling dozens of Tamil migrants to…
Numbers and details about Canadian astronauts as selection process continues
MONTREAL – A dozen Canadians have been selected as astronauts since 1983 in three separate…
Edmonton police arrest man and woman in dead toddler case
Edmonton police have arrested a man and a woman in the case of a toddler…
No winning ticket for Saturday night’s $9 million Lotto 649 jackpot
TORONTO – No winning ticket was sold for the $9 million jackpot in Saturday night’s…
Quebec promises to ease rules around volunteering after public outcry
MONTREAL – Martin Thibert, mayor of a small Quebec town by the U.S. border, was…
Canadian man pleads guilty to attempting to export fentanyl into U.S.
A Canadian man has pleaded guilty to attempting to export fentanyl products and other synthetic…
Awards reveal Halifax’s new pop chops: ‘We have a really important conjunction’
Halifax has emerged as an East Coast pop music hub, exporting artists with danceable hits…
Some sex assault complainants turning to human rights tribunal to seek change
The challenges of criminally prosecuting sexual assault cases have some complainants turning to human rights…