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Former Toronto Blue Jays star pitcher Roy Halladay dies in plane crash
Former star pitcher Roy Halladay, a Cy Young Award winner and face of the Blue Jays franchise for most of the 2000s, died on Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2017 when his private plane crashed in the Gulf of Mexico. He was 40.
Two groups challenging Quebec law on religious neutrality
Two groups have filed a legal challenge to Quebec's Bill 62, saying the face-veil law "gravely infringes" the religious and equality rights of certain Muslim women in the province.
Saskatchewan Party pays tribute to soon-to-be-retired Premier Brad Wall
Premier Brad Wall wiped back tears on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2017, after Saskatchewan Party members paid tribute to their soon-to-be-retired leader during the party's annual convention.
Canada Post issues Halifax Explosion stamp marking 100 years since the disaster
Nova Scotia Lt.-Gov Arthur J. LeBlanc has unveiled a Canada Post stamp that commemorates the Halifax Explosion.
Trudeau calls Texas church shooting 'senseless and horrific act of violence'
Trudeau calls Texas church shooting 'senseless and horrific act of violence'
CRA vows action on Canadian tax evaders exposed in Paradise Papers
The Canada Revenue Agency says it won't hesitate to investigate new evidence of offshore tax evasion in the wake of a second massive leak of tax haven financial records.
McKenna's "climate Barbie" exchange with Rebel reporter generates strong reaction
There was no shortage of reaction from social media users on Saturday, November 4, 2017, to Environment Minister Catherine McKenna's decision to call out a conservative site that had repeatedly referred to her as "climate Barbie."
Poloz says Bank of Canada won't speculate on possible impact of NAFTA talks
The governor of the Bank of Canada says that to avoid fuelling speculation, the central bank is resisting any in-depth study of what the sudden death of the North America Free Trade Agreement could mean for the Canadian economy.
NDP announces task force to end B.C.'s medical services plan premiums
An expert task force will advise the British Columbia government on how to eliminate medical premiums within four years.
Apple's ultra-expensive iPhone X draws crowds as in-store sales begin
A decade after Apple launched its original smartphone, the lineups at stores are back today as the ultra-expensive iPhone X comes to the market after months of anticipation.