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Israel embassy claims Ottawa downgraded security, despite threats

Israel embassy claims Ottawa downgraded security, despite threats

OTTAWA — The Embassy of Israel in Ottawa says it feels at risk of violence after nearly three years of pushing Global Affairs Canada to increase its security.
Campaigns in crisis mode as B.C. mayors pivot from parks and potholes to big picture

Campaigns in crisis mode as B.C. mayors pivot from parks and potholes to big picture

When Merlin Blackwell ran for mayor four years ago in the small community of Clearwater in British Columbia's North Thompson River valley, the issues were simple, to say the least.
Sport minister says Hockey Canada leadership still must change after chair resigns

Sport minister says Hockey Canada leadership still must change after chair resigns

Canada's minister of sport says Hockey Canada must continue to transition to a new leadership team. Pascale St-Onge issued the statement on Sunday, a day after Andrea Skinner resigned as the interim chair of Hockey Canada's board of directors.
Federal immigration committee to discuss allegations department misled a judge

Federal immigration committee to discuss allegations department misled a judge

OTTAWA — The House of Commons committee on immigration has called an urgent meeting next week to discuss allegations that the department and former minister misled a federal judge during a trademark infringement case — an allegation former immigratio
Historic drought behind B.C. wildfires, salmon die-off could continue, experts say

Historic drought behind B.C. wildfires, salmon die-off could continue, experts say

VANCOUVER — Thousands of dead fish, a prolonged wildfire season and intense water shortages leading to ice rink closures are all symptoms of record-setting drought in parts of British Columbia.
53-year-old man arrested after man injured in shooting at Quebec resort

53-year-old man arrested after man injured in shooting at Quebec resort

MONTREAL — Quebec provincial police say they have arrested a 53-year-old man in connection with a shooting at an upscale resort in the Laurentians region. Police say the man is scheduled to appear in court by videoconference over the long weekend.
Quebec police watchdog investigating death of man who fled police hours after stop

Quebec police watchdog investigating death of man who fled police hours after stop

MONTREAL — Quebec's police watchdog says it has opened an investigation after a man died several hours after being stopped by police for impaired driving.
Roadwork unearths remnants of 1800s Montreal zoo run by the 'Canadian Barnum'

Roadwork unearths remnants of 1800s Montreal zoo run by the 'Canadian Barnum'

MONTREAL — Long before the Plateau-Mont-Royal became one of Montreal's trendiest neighbourhoods, the area was home to a 19th-century botanical garden and zoo where Montrealers marvelled at the sight of hippopotamuses, acrobatic circus acts and a live
On U.S. campaign trail and beyond, Trump's familiar silhouette proving inescapable

On U.S. campaign trail and beyond, Trump's familiar silhouette proving inescapable

WASHINGTON — He's the Kevin Bacon of modern American politics, a familiar shadow that seems to loom over or lurk behind virtually every major storyline playing out on the U.S. campaign trail and beyond.
Competition Bureau probe of 'flushable' wipes goes down the drain

Competition Bureau probe of 'flushable' wipes goes down the drain

OTTAWA — To flush or not to flush? It is a question Canada's Competition Bureau says it cannot answer.
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