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Nova Scotia monument honours eight brothers who fought in Second World War

HALIFAX — A new memorial recently dedicated in a small Nova Scotia community honours eight brothers whose story of service in the Second World War had been all but lost to local memory. The Harvie brothers from Gormanville, N.S.

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5 things to watch for as Americans head to the polls on election day

WASHINGTON — Americans are facing a decision about the future of their country and no matter which president they choose, Canada cannot escape the pull of political polarization from its closest neighbour.

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Indian prime minister condemns violence at Hindu temple in Ontario

BRAMPTON, Ont. — Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is condemning violence that erupted Sunday when Indian consular officials visited a Hindu temple in Brampton, Ont., as police announced three people have been charged in the clash.

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Rustad seeks review as Elections BC says box of 861 votes went uncounted

British Columbia's election agency says it has discovered that a ballot box containing 861 votes wasn't counted in the recent provincial election, as well as other mistakes, including 14 votes going unreported in a crucial riding narrowly won by the

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B.C. port employers launch lockout at terminals in labour dispute with workers

VANCOUVER — Employers have locked out more than 700 unionized workers in the latest development in a labour dispute that the union says will shut down all ports in British Columbia until further notice.

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Five things to know about the proposed emissions cap on oil and gas production

OTTAWA — The federal government has published new draft regulations that will force oil and gas companies to slash their greenhouse gas emissions.

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Key architect of reconciliation: Judge, senator, TRC chair Murray Sinclair dies at 73

WINNIPEG — A teepee and a sacred fire were set up in front of the Manitoba legislature on Monday to honour Murray Sinclair, as tributes poured in from across the country for the former judge, senator and chair of the Truth and Reconciliation Commissi

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Quebec police watchdog investigates shooting that left 1 dead, 1 injured in Far North

SALLUIT, Que. — Quebec's police watchdog is investigating after one person was killed and another injured in a shooting involving police in the northern territory of Nunavik.

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'Beam of light that cut through injustice': Tributes for TRC chair Murray Sinclair

WINNIPEG — Murray Sinclair, a former judge, senator and chair of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission into residential schools, died Monday in Winnipeg. He was 73.

Nov 4, 2024 3:18 PM Read more >

Supreme Court 'signed my son's death warrant,' mother says of refusal to hear plea

OTTAWA — The mother of a Canadian man detained in Syria says the Supreme Court of Canada has signed her son's death warrant by closing the door on a plea to hear his case.

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