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Whale sanctuary project in N.S. needs $15 million to open by end of summer
HALIFAX — The Whale Sanctuary Project, a proposed underwater enclosure that would encompass roughly 40…
‘Scared but resilient:’ Hanukkah celebrations go ahead despite deadly attack abroad
TORONTO — Members of Canada’s Jewish community expressed anger and resolve on Sunday ahead of…
Canadian describes ‘freakout’ as shots rang out in deadly attack in Australia
SYDNEY — Canadian Finn Foster, backpacking with his girlfriend in Australia, says they were planning…
Rain warnings as wet weather hits B.C.’s flood-soaked Fraser Valley
ABBOTSFORD — Rainfall warnings have gone up across British Columbia’s flood-drenched Fraser Valley as another…
Many evacuation orders, alerts lifted as floodwaters recede in B.C.’s Fraser Valley
ABBOTSFORD — Abbotsford, B.C., resident Teresa Vogel showed up Saturday at Delair Park, where her…
Churchill Falls agreement could be jeopardized by Quebec election, minister says
QUÉBEC — The Quebec government is warning that a draft energy deal with Newfoundland and…
Fan-favourite lion put down at Toronto Zoo after months of veterinary care
TORONTO — The Toronto Zoo says it has euthanized one of its lions after the…
Métis Nation of Ontario say academic gathering is an attempt to erase their history
OTTAWA — Members of the Métis Nation of Ontario say an upcoming academic summit in…
Poilievre says Carney trying to manipulate his way to majority with floor-crossings
OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is accusing Prime Minister Mark Carney of trying to…
Switching sides: A brief history of floor-crossing in Canada
OTTAWA — On Thursday, Michael Ma became the second Conservative MP to cross the floor…
Interference by police after Quebec teen killed by cops can’t go unpunished: lawyers
MONTREAL — Lawyers representing the family of a Longueuil, Que., teen who was shot dead…
First segment of high-speed rail project to connect Montreal and Ottawa
MONTREAL — The first segment of the federal government’s proposed high-speed rail project will connect…
A timeline of what happened after Longueuil police opened fire on a teenager
MONTREAL — A 15-year-old boy was shot dead by Longueuil police in September, triggering an…
Companies fined over fatal crane accident at Vancouver’s Oakridge Park
VANCOUVER — More than $1.3 million in fines have been levied against two companies involved…
15 extortion suspects are seeking refugee status, Canada’s border agency says
The Canada Border Services Agency says 15 foreigners facing extortion charges have applied for refugee…
Abbotsford mayor blasts feds for flooding ‘inaction’ as water starts receding
ABBOTSFORD — The mayor of flood-struck Abbotsford, B.C., says he is disappointed and frustrated with…
Lawyer says B.C. Mountie should be fired immediately or quit over group-chat remarks
A Mountie accused of making racist and sexist comments in group chats should be dismissed…
Eby plans $150 million in loan guarantees for Cowichan land owners
VICTORIA — British Columbia Premier David Eby said his government plans to offer private owners…
Libraries say budget proposal to end shipping program would be ‘catastrophic’
ST. JOHN’S — Libraries across Canada say a proposed change in the federal budget bill…
Exploding nitrous oxide canisters no laughing matter for garbage collection
VANCOUVER — Canisters of nitrous oxide, also known as laughing gas, sold under the guise…
Dentists decry being left in the dark about federal dental insurance plan
OTTAWA – Canadian dentists are demanding details on Ottawa’s soon-to-be announced federal dental insurance plan…
Bus carrying junior hockey team crashes in northern Alberta, two sent to hospital
ATHABASCA — Mounties in northern Alberta say there were multiple injuries after a bus carrying…
B.C. rescuers remove rope wrapped around sea lion’s neck after weeks-long effort
VANCOUVER — Marine mammal rescuers in British Columbia say a weeks-long operation has successfully freed…
Photo Gallery: Flooding in B.C.’s Lower Interior
The mayor of flood-struck Abbotsford, B.C., says he is “disappointed and frustrated” with the federal…