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Some first responders from Humboldt Broncos bus crash get mental-health break

WASKESIU, Sask. — Paramedic Deanndra King was on a day off, getting ready for a weekend curling bonspiel, when she got the call from her boss about an accident involving a bus.

Jul 14, 2018 10:00 AM Read more >

In one Quebec farming town, Mali peacekeeping mission hits close to home

STE-ELISABETH, Que. — Many people have recently turned their attention to Mali as Canadian soldiers arrive in the troubled West African nation to begin their first substantial peacekeeping mission in decades.

Jul 14, 2018 7:00 AM Read more >

Ontario ticket claims Friday night's $60 million Lotto Max jackpot

TORONTO — There is one winning ticket for the $60 million jackpot in Friday night's Lotto Max draw — and it was sold somewhere in Ontario.

Jul 14, 2018 4:37 AM Read more >

NPD Leader Jagmeet Singh fuels speculation as he visits B.C.'s Burnaby South

VANCOUVER — Federal New Democrat Leader Jagmeet Singh says while he has been encouraged to run for Parliament in the newly vacated British Columbia riding of Burnaby South, he won't be making an announcement yet.

Jul 13, 2018 9:47 PM Read more >

Health Canada 'concerned' by cannabis companies sponsoring music events

Health Canada said Friday it's prepared to crack down on licensed medical marijuana producers who are sponsoring music festivals and other events.

Jul 13, 2018 8:50 PM Read more >

Ontario minister exchanges words with federal minister over asylum seekers

WINNIPEG — Ontario's minister responsible for immigration has demanded an apology from federal Immigration Minister Ahmed Hussen for saying the province is promoting fear about asylum seekers.

Jul 13, 2018 7:10 PM Read more >

B.C. says local governments can regulate pot growth on agricultural land

VANCOUVER — Local and Indigenous governments in British Columbia will be permitted to prevent marijuana production in their communities on land that is part of the Agricultural Land Reserve, but with conditions.

Jul 13, 2018 7:08 PM Read more >

Pleads guilty: Nexen fined $750K for huge pipeline spill in northern Alberta

CALGARY — A Calgary energy company has pleaded guilty to federal and provincial environmental charges over one of the largest pipeline spills in Alberta history.

Jul 13, 2018 6:47 PM Read more >

Man sought on charges of threatening Trump may be in Montreal: U.S. Marshals

MONTREAL — The U.S. Marshals Service says a Pennsylvania fugitive who allegedly threatened to put a bullet in President Donald Trump's head might be in the Montreal area.

Jul 13, 2018 6:11 PM Read more >

Ontario government cancels 758 renewable energy deals, says it saves millions

TORONTO — Ontario's new Progressive Conservative government is cancelling 758 renewable energy contracts in what it says is an effort to reduce electricity bills in the province.

Jul 13, 2018 6:07 PM Read more >