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As Ottawa reels over multiple homicide, a look at recent mass killings across Canada

OTTAWA — The bodies of six people, including four children, were discovered Wednesday in a townhouse in Barrhaven, a suburb south of Ottawa.

Mar 7, 2024 12:45 PM Read more >

B.C. researcher says liver oil, meat trade threaten deepwater shark populations

Prof. Nick Dulvy recalls when the northern cod fishery collapsed back in 1992. "That was nothing short of a social and economic disaster for Canada," Dulvy said, who's a biology professor at Simon Fraser University in Burnaby, B.C.

Mar 7, 2024 12:00 PM Read more >

Montreal public health reports two new measles cases, bringing Quebec total to 12

MONTREAL — Quebec health officials are reporting two more measles cases, bringing the total number of confirmed infections in the province to 12.

Mar 7, 2024 11:27 AM Read more >

Judge will hear conspiracy argument in trial of Freedom Convoy organizers

OTTAWA — An Ontario court judge will entertain arguments that Freedom Convoy organizers Tamara Lich and Chris Barber acted as co-conspirators as part of their criminal trial, she announced in a decision Thursday.

Mar 7, 2024 8:52 AM Read more >

'It's so sad': B.C. gardeners grieve as they take stock of cold snap's toll

RICHMOND — If you ask the "King of Succulents" Johnny Tai how his plants are doing, do it gently. The 80-year-old Richmond, B.C.

Mar 7, 2024 8:38 AM Read more >

In the news today: Six people dead in Ottawa, Israeli real estate controversy

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today...

Mar 7, 2024 6:38 AM Read more >

Winning ticket for Lotto 6/49's Gold Ball Jackpot worth $58 million

Lotto 649's $58 million Gold Ball Jackpot was won last night. The winning number for Wednesday, March 6th, 2024, is 18041531-05.

Mar 7, 2024 3:10 AM Read more >

MPs to move on AI bill without testimony from Canadian companies: business group

OTTAWA — The Canadian Chamber of Commerce says it is seriously concerned Canadian businesses weren’t able to testify on proposed federal artificial intelligence legislation.

Mar 7, 2024 1:00 AM Read more >

Ontario couple, three children killed in Nashville plane crash

An Ontario couple and their three children have been identified as the victims of a deadly plane crash in Nashville.

Mar 6, 2024 8:41 PM Read more >

Ex-minister Selina Robinson quits B.C. NDP, citing antisemitism in caucus

VICTORIA — A former British Columbia cabinet minister quit the New Democrat government Wednesday, citing antisemitism in the party caucus and indifference towards the problem.

Mar 6, 2024 7:16 PM Read more >