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Quebec police investigating after Premier Philippe Couillard's boat sinks
Authorities are investigating after a fishing boat belonging to Quebec Premier Philippe Couillard sank while docked at a marina in the Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean region.
Dozens of fires out of control in Ontario; most pressing in northeast is 82 square kilometres
Ontario's Ministry of Natural Resources says dozens of forest fires remain out of control, with the most pressing in the province's northeast now measuring more than 82 square kilometres.
Vancouver Park Board formally acknowledges colonial role, votes to apologize
The name of Vancouver's Stanley Park may be up for debate as the city's park board confronts its colonial past and pursues reconciliation.
First Nations file lawsuit over Husky oil spill into North Saskatchewan River
Two First Nations in Saskatchewan have filed a multimillion-dollar lawsuit against an energy company responsible for an oil spill that fouled the drinking water supply of thousands of people two years ago.
Entering Canada no 'free ticket' to stay, Goodale tells MPs on asylum seekers
The Liberal government has made it clear that simply entering Canada is not a "free ticket" for newcomers to stay in the country, Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale told MPs studying the ongoing influx of asylum seekers from the United States.
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.