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Province investing $50M more in Ontario's publicly-assisted colleges

TORONTO — The province is investing $50 million into Ontario's publicly-assisted colleges. Advanced Education Minister Deb Matthews was at George Brown College in Toronto on Monday to announce the investment.

Apr 3, 2017 11:45 AM Read more >

Blind woman says lack of help renewing passport highlights need for better access

An Ontario woman says the federal government is letting down residents with disabilities by forbidding staff at Passport Canada from helping applicants fill out their forms. Rebecca Blaevoet of Windsor, Ont.

Apr 3, 2017 10:31 AM Read more >

U.S. vet, 102, who served with Canadian Royal Air Force, gets high school diploma

BUFFALO, N.Y. — A 102-year-old Second World War veteran who served with Canadian and American forces and survived captivity by the Nazis has received his high school diploma and overdue medals.

Apr 3, 2017 10:13 AM Read more >

Funeral for girl killed in crash near Caledonia last week

CALEDONIA, Ont. — A funeral for one of three people killed in a crash near Caledonia, Ont., will take place today. A service to honour 12-year-old Grace King will be held this morning.

Apr 3, 2017 10:12 AM Read more >

Bombardier execs to defer payment of part of their 2016 compensation

MONTREAL — Bombardier further retreated Sunday on a hefty pay increase to six senior executives, announcing they would defer receiving payment on a sizeable chunk until a later time.

Apr 3, 2017 8:59 AM Read more >

Over 80 homes evacuated on Manitoba First Nation due to flooding on ice-clogged river

PEGUIS, Man. — Flooding caused by ice jams on the Fisher River have forced the evacuation of over 80 homes on a Manitoba First Nation, the community's chief says.

Apr 3, 2017 8:57 AM Read more >

Researchers using 'whale breath' to study endangered orcas off B.C. coast

VANCOUVER — Researchers are hoping the exhaled breath of killer whales living off the coast of British Columbia can provide some insight into the endangered animals' health.

Apr 3, 2017 8:57 AM Read more >

All-star rendition of 'Summer of '69' closes Junos, which honoured Cohen, Downie

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau asked for it, Bryan Adams delivered.

Apr 3, 2017 8:31 AM Read more >

Teen in serious condition after being stabbed in throat in Ottawa: police

OTTAWA — A 17-year-old boy is in serious condition after police say he was stabbed in the throat in downtown Ottawa over the weekend. Police say it happened Saturday afternoon on Rideau Street.

Apr 3, 2017 8:13 AM Read more >

Newfoundland hit by spring storm that's dumping snow, unleashing strong winds

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Much of Newfoundland is being blasted by another powerful storm that has produced blizzard-like conditions across the island. Schools in St.

Apr 3, 2017 6:26 AM Read more >