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Canadian intelligence assessments of Saddam’s Iraq got it right, new paper says
OTTAWA – A new research paper says Canadian intelligence assessments on Iraq were generally accurate…
Victoria cops break up second straight party at downtown apartment
Victoria police say that for the second night in a row, they've broken up a…
Winner of Conservative leadership race set to be revealed tonight
OTTAWA – Sixteen thousand, nine hundred and one: that's the magic number that all four…
‘Happy that I’m alive:’ Survivor recalls deadly Manitoba tornado hitting Jeep
VIRDEN, Man. – James Blacksmith closes his eyes and goes back to the moment he…
In recordings, Trump’s sister says he ‘has no principles’
WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump’s older sister, a former federal judge, is heard sharply criticizing…
In just a week, wildfires burn 1 million acres in California
SAN FRANCISCO – Firefighters in California were racing to slow the spread of wildfires that…
Dueling demonstrations turn violent in downtown Portland
PORTLAND, Ore. – Dueling demonstrations in Portland Saturday afternoon by right-wing and left-wing protesters turned…
‘Watermelon men’ prank Montreal residents with produce in name of ‘chaotic good’
Their mission was simple, if a little underripe. Under the cover of darkness, two men…
Party host in Victoria, B.C., fined for allegedly failing to follow COVID-19 measures
Victoria Police say they issued a $2,300 fine to a party host who allegedly failed…
Talks needed on decriminalizing hard drugs to address opioid crisis, Tam says
OTTAWA – Canada's chief health officer says Canadians should be "seized" with the crisis of…
Apology at sentencing deepens mystery of Golden State Killer
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Just before receiving multiple consecutive life sentences, Joseph James DeAngelo, the former…
TRENDING NOW: Construction worker realizes he’s in the wrong field
This construction worker surprised his audience when he sat down at a public piano. We…
‘The whole world celebrates’ on-camera birth of panda cub
WASHINGTON – A brand new giant panda cub is sparking pandemic-fueled panda-mania, and officials at…
‘This shouldn’t have happened:’ Father attributes son’s death to COVID-19 rules
INVERMAY, Sask. – People could always tell when Aaron Ogden entered a room. The 19-year-old…
Mural highlights Dolly Parton’s Black Lives Matter quote
NASHVILLE – Tourists are flocking to Nashville to see a new mural of Dolly Parton…
iN VIDEO: Nigerian boy gains fame with dance video as stars pay homage
LAGOS, Nigeria – When Anthony Mmesoma Madu was videoed practicing ballet barefoot in the drizzling…
Tragically Hip launches ‘Courage’ face mask to raise money for musicians
TORONTO – While Canada's music industry continues to struggle in the midst of COVID-19, the…
Loughlin, Giannulli get prison time in college bribery plot
BOSTON – Breaking their silence for the first time since their arrest, “Full House” star…
Florida mayor suspended after hurricane fraud charges
PANAMA CITY, Fla. – The mayor of a Florida Panhandle city was suspended from office…
‘Tiger King’ zoo closes after animal treatment investigation
WYNNEWOOD, Okla. – The Oklahoma zoo featured in Netflix's “Tiger King" documentary has closed after…
Ex-Trump aide Bannon pleads not guilty in border wall scheme
NEW YORK – President Donald Trump’s former chief strategist, Steve Bannon, was pulled from a…
Liberals to replace CERB with new benefit, simplified EI program at cost of $37B
OTTAWA – The federal Liberals are rolling out a $37-billion income-support plan for workers whose…
City-centre businesses mount slower recovery than rural areas, CFIB says
Before COVID-19, Dame Nature Restaurant — surrounded by a train station, hotel and offices in…
CRA resumes online services with new security features after cyberattacks
OTTAWA – The Canada Revenue Agency has resumed all online services after fraudsters used thousands…