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Halifax security forum: United States senator questions Canada’s military spending
HALIFAX — An influential United States Republican senator delivered some blunt criticism of Canada’s military…
Ship strikes kill thousands of whales. A study of hot spots could map out solutions
A study of hot spots for collisions between ships and whales around the world, including…
Canada ordered to address Jordan’s Principle backlog, find new solutions
OTTAWA — The Canadian Human Rights Tribunal has ordered Canada to address a backlog of…
Police officer acquitted in 2016 death of Ottawa man describes punches as distraction
A police officer who was found not guilty of manslaughter in the 2016 death of…
Former Quebec pension fund workers charged in U.S. in Indian government bribery case
MONTREAL — Quebec’s pension fund manager says it is co-operating with United States authorities after…
The winners and losers of the Liberals’ holiday tax break and cash giveaway
OTTAWA — The Liberal government is pulling out the federal wallet to put more money…
‘Immoral depravity’: Two men convicted in case of frozen migrant family in Manitoba
FERGUS FALLS — A jury deliberated for less than 90 minutes Friday before convicting two…
B.C. school bus crash was ‘tragic accident,’ set off by medical event: police
100 MILE HOUSE, B.C. — Police in British Columbia say a June school bus crash…
Octopus battles B.C.’s bomb cyclone in ocean floor video
Even with eight legs it was difficult to hang on during this week’s bomb cyclone…
Trudeau attends Taylor Swift concert in Toronto with family
TORONTO — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is firmly in his Swiftie era. Trudeau attended the…
First Canadian case of more severe mpox strain confirmed in Manitoba
OTTAWA — The Public Health Agency of Canada has confirmed the country’s first case of…
Canada Post strike could delay influencer pup’s holiday cards to dozens of fans
Christmas cards are a cherished annual tradition for Percy. He sends out dozens of them…
What a Texas border county flipping red after a century means for American politics
RIO GRANDE CITY — Efrain Garcia points to the large Donald Trump flag waving outside…
Ottawa delivers apology, $45M in compensation for Nunavik Inuit dog slaughter
OTTAWA — The federal government has apologized for its role in the killing of sled…
Anti-NATO protest in Montreal continues as politicians denounce Friday’s violence
MONTREAL — Anti-NATO protesters gathered again in Montreal on Saturday to demand Canada withdraw from…
Canada Post down eight million parcels amid strike as talk carry on over weekend
OTTAWA — Canada Post says it has seen a shortage of more than eight million…
Canada’s top general takes on U.S. senator in defending womens’ role in combat units
HALIFAX — Canada’s top general firmly rejected the notion of dropping women from combat roles…
BC Hydro says power almost fully restored after B.C. windstorms
VANCOUVER — British Columbia’s electric utility says it has restored power to almost all customers…
Bear killed after attacking man walking on Metro Vancouver trail with dog
MAPLE RIDGE, B.C. — British Columbia conservation officers say a man was injured earlier this…
Nova Scotia Tories appear safe with close battle for second between Liberals and NDP
HALIFAX — With two days left before Nova Scotians elect their next government, polls suggest…
Montreal police chief expects additional arrests following anti-NATO protest
MONTREAL — Montreal’s police chief said he expects more arrests stemming from a Friday anti-NATO…
Man charged with second-degree murder in Vancouver homicide
VANCOUVER — A man has been charged with second-degree murder in a Vancouver homicide over…
Second Cup dumps Jewish General Hospital franchisee over video with ‘hateful remarks’
MONTREAL — Second Cup Canada is cutting ties with a franchisee operating at Montreal’s Jewish…
Passerby stabbed during shoplifting at Vancouver liquor store
VANCOUVER — A passerby has been seriously injured after he was stabbed by a shoplifter…