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Scheer takes Conservative campaign close to notorious Quebec border crossing
The Conservatives aren't saying whether they're talking about immigration and the border on the federal campaign trail today, October 9, 2019, but leader Andrew Scheer is gathering reporters for a field trip starting just a couple of kilometres from the spot in Quebec where thousands of irregular migrants have crossed into Canada.
Trudeau heads to the North as Scheer and Singh make for Toronto after debate
Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau is touting his party's climate-change policies in Iqaluit today, October 8, 2019, the first party leader to go to the North in this federal election campaign.
Stop work order issued on diving operations at N.L. salmon farm after die-off
Cleanup efforts continue after a mass die-off at a southern Newfoundland salmon farm, despite challenges including a stop work order on diving activities.
B.C. Green Leader Andrew Weaver steps aside, party to elect next leader in 2020
B.C. Green Leader Andrew Weaver, who led the party to a historic election breakthrough two years ago, will not seek re-election in the next provincial election.
Calgary Zoo says baby giraffe born this week died overnight
A giraffe that was born at the Calgary Zoo less than a week ago died on Friday, October 5, 2019, night, the organization announced on Facebook.
Scientist responds to critique of industry ties after publishing study on red meat
A Canadian researcher who co-led a study that challenges well-worn advice to limit meat consumption has responded to criticisms he should have disclosed past ties to the global meat and food industry.
B.C. cabinet minister Jinny Sims steps aside amid RCMP investigation
A British Columbia cabinet minister stepped aside on Friday, October 5, 2019, after Premier John Horgan said a special prosecutor has been appointed amid an RCMP investigation.
Lawnsign targets on Trudeau and Sohi trigger investigation
Edmonton police say an election lawn sign depicting a target on the foreheads of Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau and local candidate Amarjeet Sohi is being investigated by their hate crime unit.
Former Nova Scotia premier John Buchanan is dead
Former Nova Scotia premier John Buchanan, who led the province from 1978 to 1990, has died at the age of 88.
Assisted death ruling in Quebec remains
The Quebec government won't appeal a court ruling last month that struck down sections of the provincial law on medically assisted dying that were deemed unconstitutional.