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Storm leaves at least nine dead, many powerless
Tens of thousands of people remain without power after Saturday's powerful storm that left at least nine dead and caused extensive damage throughout southern Ontario and Quebec. -
At least five dead, thousands without power after storm
As many as five people are dead and tens of thousands remain without power following a fierce storm that swept across Ontario and Quebec. -
After N.B. police killing of Indigenous woman, chiefs demand systemic racism inquiry
The six chiefs of the Wolastoqey Nation in New Brunswick say this week's coroner's inquest into the police killing of Chantel Moore demonstrates the urgent need for an Indigenous-led inquiry into systemic racism -
Costs reach $25.6 million for public inquiry into 2020 mass shooting in Nova Scotia
The public inquiry into Nova Scotia's mass shooting has already cost $25.6 million to investigate the April 18-19, 2020, rampage, and there are still about five months remaining in its mandate -
Entangled North Atlantic right whale spotted in the Gulf of St. Lawrence
Fisheries and Oceans Canada is searching for an endangered North Atlantic right whale that was spotted Thursday entangled in some kind of gear east of Gaspe, Que. -
Ontario's political parties have different visions on addressing high cost of gasoline
The Ontario Energy Board commissioned a report that found in 2017 that regulation doesn't necessarily benefit consumers and, in some provinces, has resulted in higher prices. -
Trudeau pledges more action on cybersecurity following decision to ban Huawei from 5G
A day after the federal Liberals banned Chinese firms Huawei Technologies and ZTE from helping build Canada's 5G networks, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says more must be done to secure critical systems against threats. -
Monkeypox poses low risk to Canada, public health agency investigating about 20 cases
Canada's top public health officials say the risk posed by monkeypox is low, but nearly everyone in the country is susceptible because routine vaccination against smallpox ended decades ago. -
China responds to Canadian ban of Huawei on 5G
China is responding to the news that two of its telecom giants are being banned from Canada's 5-G, or next-generation mobile networks, based on security concerns. -
Coroner's jury recommends independent review of police use-of-force policy
A coroner's jury is recommending that an independent group review the use-of-force policy that guides New Brunswick police -
Nova Scotia man pleads not guilty to promoting hatred with 'Redneck Hangout' sign
A Halifax-area man has pleaded not guilty to wilfully promoting hatred after he was arrested in September 2020 for allegedly displaying a sign that featured a picture of a noose and the words "Redneck Hangout." -
Ontario election campaign chugs along in hybrid mode, with two leaders isolating
Ontario's election campaign will run half virtually, half in-person today, as the leaders for the New Democratic and Green parties isolate with COVID-19. -
RCMP seeking accommodations for officers testifying at mass shooting inquiry
The Nova Scotia RCMP issued a statement Thursday saying members who have already provided interviews to the commission during its ongoing investigation should not have to appear at the hearings and relive the events of April 18-19, 2020, unless their trauma is mitigated as much as possible -
NS finance minister ruling out cut to gasoline taxes
Allan MacMaster said following a cabinet meeting Thursday that relief will be coming ``soon'' for people on income assistance and those with lower incomes -
Ontario NDP promise to remove tolls for truckers on Highway 407
Ontario's New Democrats say they won't make truckers pony up if they drive on a private toll highway in the Toronto area, if the party is elected in June. -
Canada to ban China's Huawei Technologies from 5G networks
The Liberal government has decided to ban Chinese vendor Huawei Technologies from Canada's long-awaited blueprint for next-generation mobile networks. -
Western University taking steps to address sexual violence, change culture on campus
Western University says it will fully re-evaluate its orientation week activities and appoint a special advisor to address culture and safety following two reviews that analyzed the school's operations and environment. -
Two Ontario party leaders test positive for COVID, switch campaign to remote
Two of the leaders of Ontario's four major political parties are sidelined with COVID-19 with two weeks left to election day. -
Watchdog says charges not warranted against RCMP in shooting death of N.B. man
A police watchdog agency says New Brunswick RCMP officers who killed a knife-wielding man should not face charges -
Nova Scotia to lift its COVID-19 mask mandate for public schools on Tuesday
Nova Scotia is lifting its COVID-19 mask mandate in the province's public schools on Tuesday -
Expert says N.B. police officer who fatally shot woman was right to use lethal force
An expert in Canadian policing says the New Brunswick officer who killed a 26-year-old Indigenous woman during a wellness check two years ago was following police training
