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Muskox gets out of enclosure at Winnipeg zoo, but can't make great escape

Muskox gets out of enclosure at Winnipeg zoo, but can't make great escape

Winnipeg's Assiniboine Park Zoo is investigating how a muskox got out of its enclosure. It happened Friday when a 200 lb. male muskox escaped its holding area, though it didn't get out of a secondary containment area.

Collaboration between U.S. and drug companies could benefit Canada: scientist

VANCOUVER — A scientist says a public-private partnership aimed at developing medications that would combat overdose deaths in the United States could potentially help chronic drug users in Canada. Dr.
An NDP minority government in B.C. may have to water down its ambitions: experts

An NDP minority government in B.C. may have to water down its ambitions: experts

VANCOUVER — An NDP minority government in British Columbia would be hard pressed to make good on all the plans it has laid out in an agreement with the Green party, experts say.
Business leaders express concern about promises in B.C. NDP-Green agreement

Business leaders express concern about promises in B.C. NDP-Green agreement

CALGARY — Some business leaders in Canada expressed concerns Wednesday that the fallout from British Columbia's election is discouraging the private sector from investing in the province. Promises by B.C.
Upset son of recent suspected murder victim interrupts inquiry hearings

Upset son of recent suspected murder victim interrupts inquiry hearings

WHITEHORSE — The distraught son of Wendy Carlick, an advocate for missing and murdered indigenous women who was found dead weeks ago, interrupted the national inquiry on Wednesday to share his grief.

Quebec plans to reopen constitutional debate, launch coast-to-coast discussion

QUEBEC — Canada's Constitution has become a taboo topic among members of the political class in recent years — but it appears that's about to change.

Feds introduce legislation to shine light on cash-for-access fundraisers

OTTAWA — The federal Liberals introduced legislation Wednesday aimed at putting an end to the secrecy surrounding exclusive fundraisers featuring the prime minister, cabinet ministers, party leaders and leadership contenders.
Madeleine Meilleur never spoke about languages post with Trudeau advisers: Joly

Madeleine Meilleur never spoke about languages post with Trudeau advisers: Joly

OTTAWA — The government's choice for official languages commissioner never spoke about the post with two of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's closest advisers, Heritage Minister Melanie Joly said Wednesday.
Asylum seeker's death failure by Ottawa to get Trump to change policies: premier

Asylum seeker's death failure by Ottawa to get Trump to change policies: premier

WINNIPEG — Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister says the federal government has failed to reduce the risk in illicit border crossings because it has not tried to persuade the U.S. president to soften his immigration and deportation policies.
Nova Scotia town looking to off-load armoured vehicle donated by Peter MacKay

Nova Scotia town looking to off-load armoured vehicle donated by Peter MacKay

NEW GLASGOW, N.S. — Members of the police force in New Glasgow, N.S.
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