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Stranded crew receives load of Christmas cheer that includes pig, tree, presents
SATURNA ISLAND, B.C. – A Christmas tree, a 20-kilogram pig and 90 kilograms of barbecue…
Germany had monitored Berlin truck attack suspect for months
BERLIN – German officials had deemed the Tunisian man being sought in a manhunt across…
More than 100 dogs rescued from Chinese meat festival to find new lives in Canada
TORONTO – An animal protection organization says more than 100 dogs who were destined for…
Publicist: British singer George Michael dead at age 53
LONDON – George Michael, who rocketed to stardom with WHAM! and went on to enjoy…
Forensic engineering certificate first of its kind in Canada: University of Toronto
TORONTO – Doug Perovic loves his job, but he also wishes he didn't have to…
‘Star Wars’ princess Carrie Fisher dead at 60
NEW YORK – No one could make us laugh through the pain like Carrie Fisher.…
Apps for haggard parents with a wailing child on a flight
There are few things worse than getting on a plane and discovering a wailing child…
More tests needed to establish George Michael cause of death
LONDON – Police say an initial autopsy of George Michael has been "inconclusive" and more…
Animals in the spotlight in 2016
Animals seem to slither their way into the news every year. And 2016 saw numerous…
Chew on this: Report says top CEOs to earn more by lunch than average worker in 2017
TORONTO – Before lunchtime Tuesday, Canada's highest-paid CEOs were projected to earn as much as…
RCMP tab for royal visit tops $2 million; no final government costs
VICTORIA – The RCMP says it spent about $2 million on policing costs during last…
‘I will fix it,’ struggling ex-soldier said before Nova Scotia murder-suicides
A clearer picture is emerging of the former soldier involved in an apparent murder-suicide in…
Full-time work faded in 2016 as labour market rode wave of part-time jobs
OTTAWA – The national labour market saw big gains in 2016, but unlike recent years…
The Latest: Official: Gunman said gov’t controlled his mind
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – The Latest on a deadly shooting at the Fort Lauderdale international…
Space heaters identified as cause of Vancouver fire that claimed toddler’s life
VANCOUVER – Space heaters caused a fire that killed a sleeping toddler and injured her…
Parents, save up: Cost of raising a child is more than $233K
WASHINGTON – Expecting a baby? Congratulations! Better put plenty of money in your savings account.…
Nova Scotia murder-suicides: ‘We can’t ignore the role of family violence here’
HALIFAX – A week after a former soldier suffering from PTSD killed his wife, daughter…
B.C. premier says five conditions met on Trans Mountain pipeline
VICTORIA – Premier Christy Clark announced British Columbia’s support for the expansion of the Trans…
Amid cries of elitism and conflict of interest, Trudeau hits the road in Ontario
BELLEVILLE, Ont. – Justin Trudeau got back to doing what he does best Thursday, polishing…
Aga Khan vacation, cost of living questions dog PM during Day 2 of Trudeau Tour
PETERBOROUGH, Ont. – Justin Trudeau's campaign-style outreach tour offered no respite Friday from questions about…
Canada’s party for Trump: Poutine, salmon, and a reduced bill for taxpayers
WASHINGTON – As the Canadian government prepares its quadrennial U.S. presidential inauguration bash at its…
Trudeau affirms support of NATO after Trump brands alliance obsolete
OTTAWA – Justin Trudeau has affirmed Canada's support of NATO, days after president-elect Donald Trump's…
Legal battle launched in Vancouver over opposition to Moby Dick restaurant
VANCOUVER – A condo council on Vancouver's waterfront is named in a civil lawsuit over…
The Latest: Trump returns to White House after celebrations
WASHINGTON – The Latest on Donald Trump’s inauguration as the 45th president of the United…