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NDP leader says Sikhs should not turn to violence in push for human rights
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh says he condemns all acts of terrorism no matter who is responsible.
Stephen Hawking helped elevate Canada's science profile
Renowned physicist Stephen Hawking, who died early today at his home in Cambridge, England at the age of 76, elevated Canada's profile in the physics community in 2008 when he accepted a research post at the country’s "crown jewel" of theoretical physics study.
Tories try to woo Quebecers away from Bloc, Liberal party with open letter to voters
Conservative party leader Andrew Scheer is trying to take advantage of drama in the Bloc Quebecois as well as recent unfavourable headlines dogging the prime minister to woo Quebecers over to his party.
Justin Trudeau visiting Hamilton to show support for steel workers
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the national security argument the U.S. is making when it comes to considering tariffs for Canadian steel and aluminum makes no sense.
Transport Canada announces new funds for removal of abandoned, wrecked boats
Transport Canada has announced funding to help coastal communities clear out abandoned boats and vessels that pose both as an eyesore and safety concern.
Gas prices going up, ambulance fees going down: Manitoba budget
Manitoba residents will be paying just over five cents more for a litre of gas after the carbon tax kicks in Sept. 1., but the province has promised that all its revenues will eventually be returned to Manitobans through tax reductions.
Saskatchewan legislature resumes with new faces leading the government and Opposition
Premier Scott Moe told reporters on Monday he's looking forward to getting used to colleagues in both his own government and the Opposition.
Kathleen Wynne says contrast between her and Doug Ford is 'stark'
Ontario's premier says voters will have a "stark" choice between her Liberal party and the Progressive Conservatives led by Doug Ford in the province's spring election.
Brenda Lucki to lead RCMP as force struggles with bullying, sexism
A woman is taking the permanent helm of the RCMP for the first time ever, a move Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says will promote gender equality at an organization plagued by complaints of sexual discrimination and workplace bullying.
Whirling disease found in fish in North Saskatchewan River: CFIA
An infectious disease fatal to some kinds of young fish has been found in the North Saskatchewan River watershed.