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Acclaimed author Emma Donoghue to publish first novel for children

Acclaimed author Emma Donoghue to publish first novel for children

TORONTO — Celebrated author Emma Donoghue is making her first foray into children's literature. The award-winning London, Ont.-based writer behind the bestseller "Room" is publishing her debut novel for younger readers this spring.
Case of accused in Quebec City mosque shootings to resume March 30

Case of accused in Quebec City mosque shootings to resume March 30

QUEBEC — The case of the man charged with murder in last month's mosque shootings in Quebec City will resume March 30. Alexandre Bissonnette, 27, appeared in court on Tuesday as the Crown handed over evidence to the defence lawyer.
Canadian women's soccer team to play June home matches in Winnipeg, Toronto

Canadian women's soccer team to play June home matches in Winnipeg, Toronto

TORONTO — Canada's women's soccer team will host Costa Rica in a pair of June friendlies in Winnipeg and Toronto. The series starts in Winnipeg on June 8 before shifting to Toronto for a June 11 game.
Man accused of killing off-duty police officer arrested for alleged bail breach

Man accused of killing off-duty police officer arrested for alleged bail breach

HALIFAX — A man accused of killing an off-duty Nova Scotia police officer has been charged with breaching his bail conditions.
NHL 100: A look back at some of the iconic lines in NHL history

NHL 100: A look back at some of the iconic lines in NHL history

TORONTO — Sometimes when three players click on the same line, the unit becomes bigger than the sum of its parts. In the latest edition of NHL 100, a weekly series from The Canadian Press, we look back at some of the iconic lines in NHL history.
Canadian troops in Iraq mount pressure on ISIL around Syrian border

Canadian troops in Iraq mount pressure on ISIL around Syrian border

ERBIL, Iraq — Canadian special forces have shifted their operations in northern Iraq to put pressure on ISIL in places outside the strategic city of Mosul — including along the border with Syria.
Trudeau sends letter apologizing for responding in French to English questions

Trudeau sends letter apologizing for responding in French to English questions

MONTREAL — The Prime Minister has promised to answer questions from the public in the language they are asked, after receiving a slew of complaints from angry citizens who felt he recently violated the country's bilingualism policy.

1 boy dead, 1 in hospital after falling through ice in neighbourhood canal

AIRDRIE, Alta.

'Every bone in her face broken': woman attacked at youth home needs more surgery

EDMONTON — The woman who was viciously beaten while working at a youth home northeast of Edmonton has had hours of surgery and faces a long road to recovery.
Montreal adopts sanctuary city designation; migrant rights' groups call it symbolic

Montreal adopts sanctuary city designation; migrant rights' groups call it symbolic

Montreal city council passed a motion Monday making it the latest Canadian jurisdiction to declare itself a "sanctuary city" for non-status immigrants.
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