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Trailer hitch assault on First Nations woman in Thunder Bay not only factor in her death, defence argues

The man accused of killing a First Nations woman by throwing a trailer hitch at her from a passing car told his friends...

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This man died in RCMP custody while a report that might have saved his life sat on a desk

The sisters of a man who died in RCMP custody say they want to remember their younger brother as a gentle guy who loved...

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How close can you get with masks on? Your mask questions answered

We’re answering your questions about the pandemic. Send yours to COVID@cbc.ca, and we’ll answer as many as we can. We publish a selection...

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Historic case in the making as Quebec’s religious symbols ban heads to court

Around 9:30 on Monday morning, on the 17th floor of a drab, black and grey building in Montreal, some of the most basic...

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Federal government to announce new immigration targets today

Immigration Minister Marco Mendicino will unveil a three-year immigration plan today that will set targets for bringing skilled workers, family members and refugees...

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UPS executive granted special ministerial exemption from Canada’s COVID-19 quarantine

The president of U.S. operations for global shipping giant UPS was granted a special ministerial exemption from Canada’s mandatory 14-day COVID-19 quarantine, a...

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Coronavirus: What’s happening in Canada and around the world on Wednesday

The latest: Manitoba’s health system still has capacity and is not yet at its breaking point, the health minister said Tuesday as the number...

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Is more testing behind the record numbers of COVID-19 cases in Canada? Your testing questions answered

We’re answering your questions about the pandemic. Send yours to COVID@cbc.ca, and we’ll answer as many as we can. We publish a selection...

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Cenovus is merging with Husky Energy: What that means for jobs and the future of the oilpatch

The last time Cenovus Energy swung for the fences with a bold move to vastly expand, the mega-deal was a major flop. It...

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CHL leagues at mercy of pandemic, politics while formulating return-to-play plans

Knowing the Western Hockey League plans to begin play again on Jan. 8 has brought a sigh of relief from Zack Ostapchuk and some...

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Trudeau government pressed to shield secret operational information in court

Failing to address questions about intelligence-sharing in courtrooms could put a number of national security court cases at risk and undermine Ottawa’s national security efforts, warns a...

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Police issued 77 fines, charged 7 people for breaking Canada’s COVID-19 quarantine rules

Over the past seven months, police have issued 77 fines and charged seven people for violating Canada’s Quarantine Act, according to the Public Health Agency of...

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Ottawa predicts system delays, backlogs unless court extends life of refugee pact

The Trudeau government says there will be upheaval at the Canada-U.S. border early next year if a refugee pact between the two countries...

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AFN chief calls for resignation of RCMP commissioner as N.S. fishery dispute continues

Assembly of First Nations National Chief Perry Bellegarde is calling on RCMP Commissioner Brenda Lucki to resign days after she defended the RCMP’s response to an ongoing...

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Coronavirus: What’s happening in Canada and around the world on Friday

The latest: Health officials across the country are asking Canadians to continue following COVID-19 safety measures and protocols as the number of confirmed cases...

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Western provinces seeing some of their highest numbers yet in new COVID-19 cases

The latest: B.C., Alberta report highest single-day increases in COVID-19 cases. Alberta minister tests positive, premier self-isolates. Manitoba says 27 COVID-19 cases at poultry plant...