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Anti-hate groups fear wording problems may delay a new law tackling vitriol online

OTTAWA — A coalition of advocacy groups is urging the federal government to stick with its promise to take immediate action on online hate speech and to include steps to tackle the issue in Tuesday’s throne speech.

Nov 21, 2021 4:00 AM Read more >

Belarus pro-democracy advocate praises Canada's anti-authoritarian stand

OTTAWA — From the safe confines of Washington, D.C. and his comfortable World Bank job, Valery Kavaleuski was powerless to resist the riptide of democratic reform washing over his homeland of Belarus last summer.

Nov 21, 2021 4:00 AM Read more >

Ontario ticket holder wins Saturday's $7.5 million Lotto 649 jackpot

TORONTO — A ticket holder in Ontario won Saturday's $7.5 million Lotto 649 jackpot. And the draw's guaranteed $1 million prize went to a lottery player in British Columbia. The jackpot for the next Lotto 649 draw on Nov.

Nov 21, 2021 2:32 AM Read more >

Death toll rises to four as B.C. officials warn about next 'atmospheric river'

Senior government officials in British Columbia warned residents on Saturday to brace for another round of weekend rainstorms even as the death toll from floods triggered by the last round of extreme weather continued to rise.

Nov 20, 2021 4:16 PM Read more >

'I know that many of you are angry with me': Kenney speaks to UCP tensions during AGM

CALGARY — Alberta Premier Jason Kenney is acknowledging tensions within his United Conservative party, while the UCP president is pleading with members to remain united under the camp's banner.

Nov 20, 2021 3:54 PM Read more >

Ontario Senator Josée Forest-Niesing dies at 56 after battle with COVID-19

OTTAWA — Josée Forest-Niesing, a lawyer and Ontario senator, has died shortly after being hospitalized with COVID-19. She was 56. Forest-Niesing's office said earlier in the week that the Sudbury, Ont.

Nov 20, 2021 3:51 PM Read more >

Quebec police end Amber Alert after eight-year-old girl found 'safe and sound'

An Amber Alert has ended for an eight-year-old girl police alleged was kidnapped in Châteauguay, Que., on Saturday. The Sûreté du Québec said the girl was found "safe and sound" moments after issuing the alert. They did not say where she was located.

Nov 20, 2021 3:47 PM Read more >

Conservative MP Richard Lehoux tests positive for COVID-19, party says

OTTAWA — The Conservative party says a Quebec member of Parliament has tested positive for COVID-19. Conservative Whip Blake Richards says Richard Lehoux, who represents Beauce in the House of Commons, is experiencing only mild symptoms.

Nov 20, 2021 3:26 PM Read more >

US Indo Pacific Command chief says collaboration key to keeping region free and open

HALIFAX — The head of the U.S.

Nov 20, 2021 2:24 PM Read more >

Vaccine superheroes: Experts impressed with communications that target children

Whether using a video of Batman shadowing a public health professional or a picture of a purple cartoon character playing hockey, Canadian health units and science communication groups are trying to find ways to inspire young audiences to get the COV

Nov 20, 2021 12:42 PM Read more >