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Two military members charged with sexually assaulting other personnel
OTTAWA - Two members of the Canadian Forces have been charged with sexually assaulting other military personnel in separate incidents. National Defence says Cpl. George MacLeod of 36 Combat Engineer R...
Oct 06, 2017
Liberals not ruling out joining U.S. on ballistic missile defence: Sajjan
OTTAWA - The Trudeau government is taking its time deciding how to protect Canada from ballistic missiles as part of a larger review of North American defences, Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan revealed...
Oct 06, 2017
'Man, we found something:' Girl, 6, uncovers fossil find near Lake Diefenbaker
SASKATOON - A failed search for meteorite fragments has turned into a big fossil find for a six-year-old girl in Saskatchewan. Lily Ganshorn was out with her dad Jon in an area around Lake Diefenbaker...
Oct 06, 2017
Shorter residency requirement for would-be Canadians set to take effect
BRAMPTON, Ont. - Important changes to Canadian citizenship rules, including how long a newcomer has to be in the country to be eligible, will take effect next week, Immigration Minister Ahmed Hussen a...
Oct 06, 2017
Truckers face charges after allegedly trying to bring 11 people over border
WINDSOR, Ont. - Two truck drivers from Quebec are facing multiple charges after allegedly trying to smuggle 11 people over the United States border into Canada. The Canada Border Services Agency says ...
Oct 06, 2017
Eight stories in the news for today, Oct. 6
Eight stories in the news for Friday, Oct. 6 --- FEDS SET TO ANNOUNCE 60’S SCOOP SETTLEMENT The federal government is poised to announce a settlement with the Indigenous survivors of the 60̵...
Oct 06, 2017
Quebec passes unanimous motion to impose provincial sales tax on Netflix
Quebec’s political parties formed a common front on Tuesday to demand companies such as Netflix pay provincial sales tax. All members of the legislature voted unanimously for a motion to “...
Oct 06, 2017
Playtex plastic plates, bowls pose choking hazard for children; recall announced
TORONTO - Playtex-branded plastic plates and bowls for children are being recalled after the distributor received four reports of choking in Canada. No serious injury has been reported but Health Cana...
Oct 06, 2017
Video game deemed racist won't be released, says company
TORONTO - The Toronto-area developer of a video game denounced as racist says the product will not be released as planned. The game, called “Dirty Chinese Restaurant,” features players cha...
Oct 06, 2017
Canadian Mint unveils new $2 coin commemorating Vimy Ridge battle
CALGARY - The Royal Canadian Mint is paying homage to Canada's fallen with a special toonie now in circulation for the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge. The commemorative $2 coin, which d...
Oct 06, 2017