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Illegal guns sourced in Canada surge compared to those smuggled from U.S.
The number of guns obtained legally in Canada but are then sold to people who use them for criminal purposes has surged dramatically in recent years compared to firearms smuggled from the United States, Toronto police say.
Security forces scramble as man approaches ceremonial guard on Parliament Hill
A 24-year-old man was taken into custody on Monday, July 23, 2018, morning in connection with an incident during the traditional Changing of the Guard ceremony on Parliament Hill.
Protester who confronted Trudeau pleads not guilty to obstruction
A protester who angrily confronted the prime minister in Montreal during Quebec's Fete nationale holiday weekend appeared in court on Monday, July 23, 2018, and pleaded not guilty to one count of obstructing a peace officer in the execution of his duty.
BP Canada continues drilling off Nova Scotia coast after giant spill
BP Canada has been given the green light to restart drilling operations off the coast of Nova Scotia, a month after the energy giant spilled thousands of litres of drilling mud into the Atlantic Ocean.
Charming great white shark delights followers with return to waters off N.S.
The great white shark who stole the hearts of people in Nova Scotia last year has returned to the area after a winter sojourn down south.
Pipeline protesters defy eviction order, say they'll meet with officials
Protesters at an anti-pipeline camp in Burnaby, B.C., say they will meet with officials to discuss safety measures, but they will not comply with a city-issued evacuation order.
Canadian agriculture ministers briefed on trade-war contingency plan
Federal Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay emphasized the importance of the provinces working together as an escalating trade war with the United States puts some farmers on edge.
Ottawa announces $26M for noise reduction research to help right whales
Ottawa has announced $26.6 million in funding for research to help better understand noise pressures on marine mammals, such as the endangered North Atlantic right whale.
City of Burnaby issues eviction notice to protesters at Kinder Morgan terminal
The City of Burnaby is evicting protesters from a make-shift camp set up outside one of Kinder Morgan's terminals, citing fire safety and public health concerns.
Parks Canada to acquire 1,325 hectares to expand Bruce Peninsula National Park
Parks Canada says it has reached an agreement to acquire a privately owned parcel of land in Ontario's Georgian Bay area to expand the Bruce Peninsula National Park.