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Vigil held for young woman brutally slain on small Manitoba First Nation

SAGKEENG FIRST NATION, Man. — A sombre candlelight vigil has been held in honour of a 19-year-old woman slain on a small Manitoba First Nation.

Apr 28, 2017 8:46 AM Read more >

Crown disputes self-defence argument at Calgary trial for man who strangled wife

CALGARY — The lawyer for a man who admits he strangled his wife and buried her body in their home says his client was acting in self-defence, but the Crown is arguing he made up stories of domestic abuse to avoid a murder conviction.

Apr 28, 2017 8:45 AM Read more >

Defence lawyer in polygamy trial to launch charter challenge over evidence

CRANBROOK, B.C. — A lawyer for a Mormon fundamentalist leader says he will be seeking a stay of a polygamy charge because the evidence being used in the B.C. Supreme Court trial was already presented in a previous constitutional reference case.

Apr 28, 2017 8:45 AM Read more >

Quebec tables bill to force police to ditch colourful camo pants protest

MONTREAL — In recent years, Montrealers have become used to seeing their police officers working in bright pink military-style pants, jeans and even leggings.

Apr 28, 2017 8:44 AM Read more >

Nova Scotia rapper Classified wins ECMA Song of Year for Snoop Dogg collaboration

SAINT JOHN, N.B. — A fun collaboration with Snoop Dogg called "No Pressure" rewarded Nova Scotia rapper Classified with the Song of the Year award Thursday night at the annual East Coast Music Awards. The rapper, from Enfield, N.S.

Apr 28, 2017 8:43 AM Read more >

Manitoba insurance takes back Star Trek fan's plate, says message offensive

WINNIPEG — Manitoba Public Insurance has revoked a Star Trek fan's personalized licence plate after receiving complaints that its message — ASIMIL8 — is offensive to indigenous people.

Apr 28, 2017 8:13 AM Read more >

Engineering marvel: Ship begins laying massive power cable connecting N.L., N.S.

HALIFAX — Somewhere off Newfoundland's southwest coast, a Norwegian ship has begun spooling out a massive, thick cable that will connect the island with Nova Scotia, a 170-kilometre voyage that, once completed, will create North America's longest sub

Apr 28, 2017 8:12 AM Read more >

Acceleration glitch forces some Toronto buses off the roads.

TORONTO — The Toronto Transit Commission says most of its 153 extra-long articulated buses that had to repaired through the night because of a problem with "unexpected acceleration" are back in service.

Apr 28, 2017 7:03 AM Read more >

Acceleration glitch forces some Toronto buses off the roads.

TORONTO — The Toronto Transit Commission says most of its 153 extra-long articulated buses that had to repaired through the night because of a problem with "unexpected acceleration" are back in service.

Apr 28, 2017 7:02 AM Read more >

Home Capital stock rises as it secures credit line, says exploring options

TORONTO — Home Capital Group Inc. shares regained some ground on Thursday after it secured a $2-billion credit line and said it's exploring its strategic options, suggesting it could be up for sale.

Apr 28, 2017 6:21 AM Read more >