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Laptop in Veltman apartment had what appeared to be 'hate-related material': docs

A laptop found in the apartment of an Ontario man facing terror-related murder charges in the deaths of four members of a Muslim family contained what appeared to be "hate-related material" and a browser that can be used to access the dark web, accor

Mar 15, 2022 3:00 AM Read more >

As Zelenskyy set to speak to Parliament, a look at other leaders who have spoken

OTTAWA — Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is scheduled to deliver a virtual address to Canada's Parliament on Tuesday as his country resists a brutal invasion from Russia.

Mar 15, 2022 2:00 AM Read more >

Canadians believe NATO should prepare to fight Russia's invasion of Ukraine: survey

OTTAWA — A new poll suggests nearly three-quarters of Canadians believe NATO allies should prepare for military intervention as Russian aggression escalates in Ukraine, even as half hold out hope for a diplomatic resolution.

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Students, festival organizers make masks a choice as Canada nears St. Patrick’s Day

OTTAWA — St. Patrick’s Day celebrations are set to return this week, but festival organizers and student unions say people should party with caution.

Mar 15, 2022 2:00 AM Read more >

'Lucky young man': Canadian volunteer fighter injured in missile attack in Ukraine

A Canadian man was injured when a military base near Ukraine's western border was struck by Russian missiles on the weekend, says the head of an organization now helping the volunteer fighter get back home.

Mar 14, 2022 10:14 PM Read more >

Conservative leadership candidate says he tested positive for COVID-19

Conservative leadership candidate Jean Charest has tested positive for COVID-19. Charest announced the news late Monday on Twitter, saying his symptoms are mild. He says his wife, Michele, has tested negative.

Mar 14, 2022 9:06 PM Read more >

Lewis calls Bill 21 'religious discrimination,' Poilievre hopes Quebec repeals law

OTTAWA — Conservative leadership contender and rookie MP Leslyn Lewis on Monday called a Quebec law restricting public servants in positions of authority from wearing religious symbols at work "explicit religious discrimination.

Mar 14, 2022 4:23 PM Read more >

Bombers football club tells Manitoba Liberals to stop selling items with 'W' logo

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba Liberal Party has been told to stop selling merchandise with a "W" logo because the letter looks similar to that used by the Canadian Football League's Winnipeg Blue Bombers.

Mar 14, 2022 3:59 PM Read more >

Poilievre pitches to new immigrants, as Brown attacks him over 2015 niqab ban bill

OTTAWA — Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown and high-profile Conservative Pierre Poilievre spent Monday battling over a seven-year-old election promise to prohibit face coverings during citizenship ceremonies — a sign of what could be the makings of a tens

Mar 14, 2022 3:56 PM Read more >

Canada's new electric-vehicle registrations soar in 2021 but still lag behind Europe

OTTAWA — More new electric vehicles hit the road in Canada last year than ever before but the growth is nowhere near what is happening in Europe.

Mar 14, 2022 3:29 PM Read more >