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MP files 'official grievance' with Speaker over Taylor Swift snubbing Canada on tour

MP files 'official grievance' with Speaker over Taylor Swift snubbing Canada on tour

OTTAWA — The bad blood over superstar Taylor Swift snubbing Canada on her latest tour has reached the House of Commons.
Tackling B.C.'s largest ever wildfire means letting some of it burn, province says

Tackling B.C.'s largest ever wildfire means letting some of it burn, province says

Mark Healey, an incident commander with the BC Wildfire Service, says he took a 2 1/2 hour flight over the southern flank of the enormous Donnie Creek fire in northeastern British Columbia.
'There’s just sorrow:' Bus driver says rides must continue in wake of deadly crash

'There’s just sorrow:' Bus driver says rides must continue in wake of deadly crash

DAUPHIN, Man. — Doug Westhouse sits straight behind the wheel of a 12-passenger bus driving along a rural Manitoba highway waiting for the next call for a ride. The co-ordinator and driver for Grand Plains Handivan in Grandview, Man.
Three years too long a wait for Line 5 reroute, Indigenous band in Wisconsin says

Three years too long a wait for Line 5 reroute, Indigenous band in Wisconsin says

WASHINGTON — Three years is more than enough time for Line 5 to suffer a catastrophic rupture and far too long to make an Indigenous band in Wisconsin wait for the controversial cross-border pipeline to be rerouted, the band's lawyers say.
Cost of search for missing submersible 'irrelevant,' fisheries minister says

Cost of search for missing submersible 'irrelevant,' fisheries minister says

HALIFAX — As the search for a missing submersible with five people aboard continued about 700 kilometres south of Newfoundland, two federal cabinet ministers came forward Wednesday to say the Canadian government's focus is on saving lives, not on the
Police arrest 45, seize 440 weapons in Canada-wide raids targeting 3D-printed guns

Police arrest 45, seize 440 weapons in Canada-wide raids targeting 3D-printed guns

MONTREAL — Police said Wednesday they arrested 45 people and seized 440 weapons in simultaneous raids across eight provinces, targeting manufacturers of 3D-printed or "ghost" guns, which are increasingly showing up at crime scenes in Canada.
Alberta youth arrested in terrorism investigation subject to peace bond

Alberta youth arrested in terrorism investigation subject to peace bond

CALGARY — Police in Calgary say they have arrested a youth in relation to a terrorism investigation. Details about the accused's identity are protected under the Youth Criminal Justice Act.
Faint hope as 'banging' noise detected in deep-sea search for sub near Titanic

Faint hope as 'banging' noise detected in deep-sea search for sub near Titanic

HALIFAX — Underwater noises described as “banging” have been heard in an area of the Atlantic where a submersible disappeared three days ago near the wreck of the Titanic, search officials confirmed Wednesday. However, U.S. Coast Guard Capt.
Two missing RCAF members found dead after helicopter crash near Petawawa

Two missing RCAF members found dead after helicopter crash near Petawawa

OTTAWA — Military investigators are trying to piece together what caused a Chinook helicopter to crash during a training exercise in eastern Ontario, killing two crew members and injuring two others.
Misinformation can distort national debates on important issues, chief justice warns

Misinformation can distort national debates on important issues, chief justice warns

OTTAWA — The global rise in misinformation threatens national institutions and processes that underpin democracy, warns Canada's chief justice.
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