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Two teens from Burundi reported missing in the U.S. seen crossing into Canada

WASHINGTON — Two of six Burundi teenagers who went missing after an international robotics competition in the United States have been seen crossing the border into Canada, U.S. authorities said Thursday.
Police seek woman who they say may have played role in quadruple homicide

Police seek woman who they say may have played role in quadruple homicide

Calgary police are seeking the public's help in finding a woman who they believe may have played a significant role in a quadruple homicide earlier this month.
High-level lab in Winnipeg for studying dangerous pathogens to be beefed up

High-level lab in Winnipeg for studying dangerous pathogens to be beefed up

TORONTO — High-level containment labs at Canada's National Microbiology Laboratory in Winnipeg are being expanded to allow scientists increased capacity to research some of the world's most dangerous infectious diseases, federal Health Minister Jane
Quebec minister calls on police to aggressively pursue people inciting hatred

Quebec minister calls on police to aggressively pursue people inciting hatred

MONTREAL — Quebec's immigration minister urged police to aggressively target citizens who encourage hateful speech on Thursday, in reaction to a spate of racist and anti-immigrant incidents in the province over the past couple of weeks.

DAZN sports streaming service launches in Canada with NFL its first attraction

TORONTO — Looking to capture the growing number of consumers cutting their cable cord, DAZN has launched a sports streaming service in Canada.

Highway 400 near Newmarket, Ont., closed after truck spills dangerous substance

NEWMARKET, Ont. — Provincial police say a stretch of highway north of Toronto has been shut down in both directions after a crash involving a tractor-trailer spilled a dangerous substance on the road. OPP Sgt.

Appeal Court says Alberta judge relied on stereotypes in sex assault case

EDMONTON — The Alberta Court of Appeal has overturned the acquittal of a man convicted of sexually assaulting his stepdaughter after finding the trial judge relied on myths and stereotypes around the behaviour of victims.
Timing may be urgent for Trump's Canada envoy but Senate questions weren't

Timing may be urgent for Trump's Canada envoy but Senate questions weren't

OTTAWA — It was an hour into her Senate confirmation hearing Thursday before Kelly Knight Craft, chosen by U.S. President Donald Trump to serve as the next ambassador to Canada at a pivotal time for bilateral relations, was asked her first question.

Police ID body of man found in farmer's field near Cambridge, Ont

CAMBRIDGE, Ont. — Police say they've identified the body of a man discovered in a rural area near Cambridge, Ont., and are deeming the death suspicious.

After facing hurdles, Liberals look to meet increased youth green jobs promise

OTTAWA — The federal government will find a way to create 15,000 green jobs over three years, even after falling well short of a smaller goal last year, Canada's labour minister says.
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