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Montreal sex workers march for stronger labour rights on F1 weekend
MONTREAL — A group of sex workers and their supporters marched through downtown Montreal on…
China’s foreign minister to visit Canada next week for first time in 10 years
VANCOUVER — China’s foreign minister will visit Canada next week to meet with his Canadian…
New U.S. green card policy could impact Canadians seeking permanent residency: lawyer
A new U.S. policy requiring most foreigners to apply for green cards from their home…
As permafrost thaws, some headwaters in Canada’s North turn orange and toxic: study
Ancient bedrock exposed by disappearing permafrost is releasing toxic metals into Canada’s northern rivers, a…
Quebec Premier Fréchette won’t rule out exceeding $250M spending pot
LÉVIS — Premier Christine Fréchette defended her spending promises on Saturday, despite a warning from…
Runny nose? Itchy? Experts say seasonal allergies worsening due to increase in pollen
A group of Canadian researchers says the amount of powdery pollen released by plants during…
Pentagon gave Canada classified paper detailing defence priorities
WASHINGTON — A high-ranking U.S. defence official says the Pentagon gave Ottawa a classified paper…
Stand-alone offence will help investigate, prosecute hate crimes, experts say
OTTAWA — A provision in the federal government’s proposed hate crime bill to create a…
Ebola: How it spreads, the treatments available and why this outbreak is so devastating
TORONTO — As a rare strain of Ebola virus continues to spread in the Democratic…
Smith says Alberta separatists should focus on fall vote rather than ousting her
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says separatists who are upset that a binding vote on quitting…
B.C. Hotel Association blames bad messaging for World Cup vacancies, calls for reset
VANCOUVER — The British Columbia Hotel Association is blaming flawed “messaging” for vacancies heading into…
Vast marine conservation reserve, bigger than P.E.I., to protect B.C. central coast
An enormous national marine conservation reserve is being established on British Columbia’s central coast, spanning…
Supreme Court cites hearsay evidence in upholding order of new trial in beating death
OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada has affirmed the order of a new trial…
Carolina Hurricanes anthem singer touched by praise for bilingual ‘O Canada’
MONTRÉAL — The singer who performed a bilingual version of “O Canada” in North Carolina…
Motion Picture Association slams CRTC rules on Canadian content investment
OTTAWA — The industry lobby group representing big American streaming services slammed new revenue rules…
Ontario patient tests negative for Ebola, while new border screening measures are in place amid Congo outbreak
TORONTO — A person in Ontario tested negative for Ebola after returning from Ethiopia with…
Anand says Canadians subject to ‘appalling abuse’ after flotilla detained by Israel
OTTAWA — Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand said Friday she had received details from her…
The latest on Alberta’s vote on whether to have binding separation referendum
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has announced there will be a separation question on an Oct.…
Chief justice pays tribute to retiring Martin, reflects on top court’s relocation
OTTAWA — Chief Justice Richard Wagner paid tribute to a departing judge Friday and bid…
Alberta is to vote on whether to hold a separation referendum. Here’s how we got here
Premier Danielle Smith announced Thursday that Albertans will be going to the polls Oct. 19…
Quebec City-area man arrested in terrorism investigation, released with conditions
MONTREAL — A Quebec City-area man has been released under conditions after he was arrested…
Former budget watchdog Page says Ottawa can’t rag the puck on NATO 2035 spending math
OTTAWA — Former federal spending watchdog Kevin Page remains unconvinced by the prime minister’s explanation…
Former F1 driver Gilles Villeneuve named historic figure in Quebec
MONTRÉAL — Quebec Premier Christine Fréchette has named the late Formula One driver Gilles Villeneuve…
Ottawa to pay tax bill imposed on Laval, Que., after corrupt ex-mayor’s fraud
MONTREAL — The federal government has agreed to pay $1.1 million to settle a Canada…