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'Murder' hornet found in Abbotsford, B.C., after nest destroyed in Washington state

ABBOTSFORD, B.C. — The British Columbia Agriculture Ministry says one so-called murder hornet was discovered near Abbotsford on Monday.

Nov 3, 2020 2:21 PM Read more >

Supreme Court orders new trial for Halifax man convicted in pizza delivery death

HALIFAX — The Supreme Court of Canada ordered a new trial Tuesday for a Halifax man who was convicted of second-degree murder in the death of a 27-year-old man who was delivering a pizza in a city suburb.

Nov 3, 2020 2:03 PM Read more >

Vancouver council mulling first steps toward possible 2030 Olympic bid

Vancouver's council is considering taking the first small steps toward hosting another Olympic Games.

Nov 3, 2020 1:28 PM Read more >

Liberals' new aid bill faces calls for changes, and for a pause on business audits

OTTAWA — The Trudeau Liberals' latest attempt at providing emergency aid for the country's hard-hit companies and their employees is facing demands for change from businesses and opposition MPs.

Nov 3, 2020 11:53 AM Read more >

More funding needed to address inequalities harming COVID-19 response: AFN

OTTAWA — The Assembly of First Nations regional chief in Alberta says First Nations' capacities to respond to COVID-19's second wave are dwindling because of health, social and economic inequities.

Nov 3, 2020 11:45 AM Read more >

Crown completes cross-examination of accused Fredericton mass shooter

FREDERICTON — The Crown completed its cross-examination of Matthew Raymond Tuesday after suggesting to the accused he knew killing four people in Fredericton two years ago was wrong. Prosecutor Jill Knee pressed Raymond on the events of Aug.

Nov 3, 2020 10:48 AM Read more >

U.S. election day and a Trump impersonator in Canada: In The News for Nov. 3, 2020

In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of Tuesday, Nov.

Nov 3, 2020 2:23 AM Read more >

'It's such a big loss': Sister says family in shock after brother killed in Quebec

Just hours after Marie-Jo Duchesne had shared laughs with her older brother, who'd been out hiking on a sunny Saturday in Quebec, the heartbreaking call came informing her of Francois Duchesne's death in Quebec City.

Nov 2, 2020 6:26 PM Read more >

Quebec attack brings back bad memories of 2017 mosque slaying that killed six

MONTREAL — For Mohamed Labidi, the deadly attack in Quebec City Saturday night brought back memories of that cold January night in 2017.

Nov 2, 2020 5:34 PM Read more >

Three bodies found, one man injured in rural area on Vancouver Island: RCMP

QUALICUM BEACH, B.C. — A local politician says the place where three bodies and an injured man were found on Vancouver Island is a well-known recreational area where people ride off-road motorcycles and all-terrain vehicles.

Nov 2, 2020 5:28 PM Read more >