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Civilian police investigator targets evasive Vancouver officers for further probe
VANCOUVER - Two Vancouver police officers who punched and injured a drunken man won't face further investigation into their use of force, but four other officers who witnessed the arrest last year mig...
Jan 20, 2023
Second allegation of sexual misconduct surfaces against prominent Quebec cardinal
MONTREAL - The Roman Catholic archdiocese of Quebec City has confirmed that it received a second complaint involving allegations of sexual misconduct by Cardinal Marc Ouellet, the former archbishop in...
Jan 20, 2023
To advance 'North American Idea,' fortify bond between Canada, Mexico, experts say
WASHINGTON - Experts say a stronger bond between Canada and Mexico will be central to advancing North American competitiveness on the international stage. Sen. Peter Boehm, a former Liberal deputy cab...
Jan 20, 2023
Elizabeth May looks to sow new growth as she retakes reins of Green Party
OTTAWA - The Green Party's Elizabeth May is keeping her attention on climate action and on internal growth after disappointing results during her brief hiatus as party leader. May is now "job-sharing"...
Jan 20, 2023
Chimney issues likely culprit in minor Friday morning house fire in Nanaimo
NANAIMO - Nobody was injured after a chimney-related house fire Friday morning.Fire crews were called to the Goldfinch Cres. in the Diver Lake area just before 7:30 on Friday, Jan. 20, with smoke and ...
Jan 20, 2023
Talks in Germany end without decision on sending Leopard battle tanks to Ukraine
OTTAWA - Defence Minister Anita Anand is returning to Canada after a meeting in Germany today where allies failed to make much headway on providing battle tanks to Ukraine. The question was at the top...
Jan 20, 2023
Defense chiefs fail to resolve dispute on tanks for Ukraine
RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany (AP) - Defense leaders meeting at a U.S. air base in on Germany on Friday failed to resolve divisions over providing advanced battle tanks to Ukraine after more than five ho...
Jan 20, 2023
Premiers are united in push for more health funding from Ottawa: Ford
LONDON, Ont. - The provinces won't be signing individual deals on health-care funding with the federal government, Ontario Premier Doug Ford said Friday. Premiers and health ministers across the count...
Jan 20, 2023
Canada hopes to position itself as future leader in commercial space launches
LONGUEUIL, Que. - Canada is hoping to capitalize on its vast geography and space expertise to position itself as the next global player in commercial space launches. Transport Minister Omar Alghabra a...
Jan 20, 2023
Ottawa gives $40M to Atlantic shellfish farmers hit by post-tropical storm Fiona
SPRINGBROOK, P.E.I. - The federal government is providing up to $40 million over two years to shellfish farmers in Atlantic Canada to help them recover from damage caused by post-tropical storm Fiona....
Jan 20, 2023