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Watchdog investigates after Saskatchewan teen was hit by RCMP vehicle
REGINA - A Saskatchewan teenager is in hospital after he was struck down by an RCMP vehicle on a First Nation north of Regina.Mounties say it happened while police responded to a "firearms-related cal...
Apr 09, 2025
Montreal man charged in December firebombing, vandalism at suburban synagogue
MONTREAL - A 19-year-old man has been charged in the firebombing of a Montreal-area synagogue in December. Mohamed Ilyess Akodad faces two arson-related charges, two counts of attempted arson, one cou...
Apr 09, 2025
Hosting Grey Cup game, festival earns Vancouver $121.9 million in economic impact
VANCOUVER - Hosting the 2024 Grey Cup game and festival generated $121.9 million in economic impact for Vancouver, the CFL announced Wednesday. The economic impact figures were released in a summary t...
Apr 09, 2025
Nova Scotia men appeal judge's dismissal of their prorogation challenge
OTTAWA - Two Nova Scotia men are appealing a judge's dismissal of their court challenge of then-prime minister Justin Trudeau's move to prorogue Parliament earlier this year. David MacKinnon and Aris ...
Apr 09, 2025
Trump's ambassador to Canada confirmed in the middle of a trade war
WASHINGTON - Former Michigan congressman Pete Hoekstra has been confirmed by the U.S. Senate as the new United States ambassador to Canada. He will become America's top diplomat in Ottawa in a fraught...
Apr 09, 2025
Vancouver police officer admits to discreditable conduct over sexualized messages
BURNABY - A Vancouver police sergeant who also taught at B.C. universities has admitted to allegations of discreditable conduct related to unsolicited sexualized messages he sent to fellow officers an...
Apr 09, 2025
Quebec killer ordered to remain in men’s prison despite identifying as female
MONTREAL - Federal corrections officials say a convicted killer must remain in a men's prison despite identifying as a woman. Mohamed Al Ballouz, who now uses the name Levana, was sentenced in Decembe...
Apr 09, 2025
Senators' long-awaited return to playoffs 'a good first step:' GM Staios
OTTAWA - For the first time in eight years, playoff hockey is returning to Canada's capital. The Ottawa Senators officially clinched a long-awaited playoff berth Tuesday night, setting off a wave of c...
Apr 09, 2025
Trump pauses tariffs for most nations, unclear if it affects Canada
WASHINGTON - U.S. President Donald Trump says he is immediately pausing tariffs on most nations for 90 days - but it's not immediately clear what the impact will be for Canada.White House Press Secret...
Apr 09, 2025
Wakefield wants to see Redblacks adopt road warrior mentality in 2025 CFL season
Michael Wakefield wants the Ottawa Redblacks to adopt a road-warrior mentality in 2025. Ottawa boasted the CFL's best home record last year at 7-1-1 but was 2-7-0 away from TD Place. That left Ottawa ...
Apr 09, 2025
