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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau visits fire-ravaged parts of Northwest Territories

HAY RIVER, N.W.T. — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau got an up-close look at the burned-out remains of buildings and vehicles Wednesday as he toured parts of the Northwest Territories ravaged by a record wildfire season.

Oct 11, 2023 5:04 PM Read more >

Liberals extend amnesty order for 'assault-style' firearms until after next election

OTTAWA — The federal Liberal government has given itself an extra two years to establish a long-promised buyback program for firearms it banned in the wake of the deadly 2020 Nova Scotia shooting rampage.

Oct 11, 2023 4:03 PM Read more >

Leaks of secret information 'happen often,' lawyer for ex-RCMP official tells court

OTTAWA — A lawyer for a former RCMP intelligence official accused of breaching Canada's secrets law said Wednesday that government leaks of sensitive information "happen often.

Oct 11, 2023 3:59 PM Read more >

Ex-Quebec junior hockey league players plead guilty to sexual assault of teen

QUEBEC — Two former Quebec junior hockey players pleaded guilty Wednesday to sexually assaulting a minor in June 2021 as their team celebrated a championship win.

Oct 11, 2023 3:38 PM Read more >

Alberta MP accuses premier of 'baseless,' 'ludicrous' statements on electricity

CALGARY — The fuse is lit for fireworks in Ottawa after a Liberal member of Parliament accused Alberta Premier Danielle Smith of making false claims days before Smith is slated to appear before a federal environmental committee.

Oct 11, 2023 3:30 PM Read more >

Judge to allow Ottawa residents to testify in 'Freedom Convoy' organizers' trial

OTTAWA — Eight Ottawa residents will be allowed to testify at the criminal trial of two "Freedom Convoy" organizers, the presiding judge ruled Wednesday.

Oct 11, 2023 3:09 PM Read more >

Around 70 Canadians stuck in Gaza, government officials say

OTTAWA — Around 70 Canadians are stuck in the Gaza Strip and have asked for help, federal government officials said Wednesday, but the Canadian government has no way of reaching them without a humanitarian corridor.

Oct 11, 2023 2:41 PM Read more >

Major Canadian grocers won't confirm discounts, price freezes feds promised last week

OTTAWA — Major grocers in Canada are not yet confirming whether they have committed to special promotions to stabilize grocery prices, as was recently promised by the federal government.

Oct 11, 2023 12:28 PM Read more >

Conservationists raise concerns over B.C.'s proposed grizzly bear stewardship plan

Grizzly bears seen starving in the rainforests of British Columbia's south coast because there isn't enough salmon to sustain them raises alarm bells for wildlife biologist Wayne McCrory, who's known as a leading bear expert in Canada.

Oct 11, 2023 7:27 AM Read more >

War crimes inquiry research sheds fresh light on Canadian screening, policies

OTTAWA — When an individual suspected of taking part in the Second World War murder of Jews in western Ukraine applied for admission to Canada in 1951, immigration officials did not follow up with potential witnesses who might have provided crucial d

Oct 11, 2023 7:25 AM Read more >