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Asylum figures show overall slower rate of irregular crossings
Newly published government figures show fewer asylum-seekers crossing "irregularly" into Canada than last year, although June did see a small increase over other months this year.
Fentanyl overdose victim's mom wants Regina police to carry more naloxone kits
A mother whose son died of a fentanyl overdose wants the Regina Police Service to equip all front-line officers with the life-saving antidote naloxone.
Loved ones of Somali-Canadian journalist Hodan Nalayeh mourn after terrorist attack
Family and friends of Hodan Nalayeh are remembering the Somali-Canadian journalist killed in a terrorist attack this week for her work redefining the global Somali identity through positive storytelling.
Federal, B.C. governments consider options to help salmon blocked by landslide
A system of pressurized tubes known as a "salmon cannon" is among the options the British Columbia and federal governments are considering to help fish trapped by a rock slide in the Fraser River.
Ministers making announcements at Davie, Seaspan shipyards today
The federal government is promising major announcements today, July 16, 2019, at shipyards in Quebec and Victoria.
Parliamentary committee on public safety set to take up Desjardins data breach
A parliamentary committee will grapple this, July 15, 2019, afternoon with the consequences of a major data breach at Desjardins Group.
Chuckwagon race safety up for review after six horses die during Stampede event
Injuries have forced a veterinary medical team to euthanize three more horses competing in this year's Calgary Stampede chuckwagon races, bringing to six the number of animals to die during the annual Rangeland Derby event.
Somali-Canadian journalist Hodan Naleyeh dies in Somalia extremist attack
At least 26 people have been killed in an extremist attack in Somalia including a prominent Somali-Canadian journalist and her husband.
Canadian citizen has been detained in China, Global Affairs confirms
Global Affairs Canada says a Canadian citizen has been detained in Yantai, China.
Former Quebec premier Jean Charest to help Canada secure UN Security Council seat
The federal government has named former Quebec premier Jean Charest as a special envoy to help Canada secure a temporary seat on the United Nations Security Council.