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B.C. police officers file Charter challenge over a phone and chat being searched in an internal investigation

Five current and former Nelson, B.C. police officers have filed a Charter challenge against the Office of the Attorney General after a private phone and group chat search was done, during an investigation into allegedly racist and inappropriate WhatsApp messages.

Shop owner getting headache over constant decapitation of statue

Marlies Soltys is trying not to lose her own head over it, but the constant decapitation of her sculpture is starting to cut deep.

1, 2 or 3? Michelin star restaurant rating system is coming to Quebec

The Michelin Guide is already in Toronto and Vancouver. Now, it's coming to the province of Quebec, with recommendations expected to be revealed some time next year.

Rail decision could give bargaining companies advantage in other industries, union leader says

The head of the Canadian union representing rail workers says Saturday's decision by the Canada Industrial Relations Board sets a bad precedent for future negotiations in other industries.

Regina city council's rejection of Dewdney Avenue renaming disappointing for advocate, researchers

An Indigenous advocate says she's disappointed after Regina city council rejected an effort to rename a street that bears the moniker of a man who helped institute Canada's reserve system and establish Indian residential schools.

As wildfire risk recedes, Jasper business owners eager to reopen

The road to recovery is starting to clear for businesses in Jasper, Alta., a month after some 25,000 visitors and residents were forced to flee a raging wildfire.

'We don't want your garbage': Northern township in shock after hearing Ontario is sending it radioactive waste

Residents of a small northern Ontario township 40 minutes west of Sudbury say they were blindsided by Ontario's decision to transport radioactive waste in their community in the coming weeks. The municipalities are asking the province to halt the project.

How Canada got to the brink of an unprecedented rail shutdown with billions at stake

For the first time, Canada's two main railway companies — Canadian National Railway and Canadian Pacific Kansas City — are on the verge of a simultaneous labour stoppage that could inflict billions of dollars' worth of economic damage.

Ron 'Buck Shot' Barge, longtime Calgary children's TV star, dies at 87

Starting in 1967, at least a couple of generations of Calgarians grew up watching Buck Shot and his sidekick, Benny the Bear, on TV.

Cars stuck, roads closed as heavy rain hits Toronto area

At least three cars are stuck in floodwater in Toronto Saturday afternoon as heavy rain floods roads in the GTA. 

After 7 years and almost $100K, Canadian woman born without arms and short legs can now drive

Talli Osborne, an inspirational speaker and former Hamilton resident, got her driver's licence three weeks ago and is now able to drive her dream car, a modified fuchsia Mini Cooper, without any assistance.

Hurricane Ernesto expected to gain speed as it heads toward Newfoundland

A hurricane expert says the centre of Hurricane Ernesto could avoid making landfall off Newfoundland, but is still keeping an eye on the heaviest rain and winds heading into the weekend.

'Leaning' building in Toronto may collapse, police say

Toronto Police say a two-storey building in Kensington Market at Dundas Street W. and Augusta Avenue is leaning toward the sidewalk and may collapse.

Government still hasn't decided whether CBC CEO should receive a bonus

The Liberal government said today it has not yet made a decision on whether it will grant a bonus to the head of CBC after the public broadcaster eliminated hundreds of jobs.

Resiliency key in Jasper recovery, says mayor who saw Slave Lake burn and rebuild

The former mayor of a northern Alberta town ravaged by wildfire more than a decade ago says community ties will be key as Jasper, Alta., recovers from the blaze that swept through last month.

Grieving families struggle to find funeral services in B.C.

The B.C. government is facing calls to provide more support for grieving people in more remote areas of the province, where funeral services may be scarce. There are also calls within the funeral services industry for government to provide more support and ease the licensing process.

Corus accuses Rogers of 'predatory behaviour' that undercuts broadcasting competitors

Corus Entertainment has filed a complaint with Canada's broadcasting regulator alleging Rogers Communications is "engaging in predatory behaviour" to suppress potential competition.

6 First Nations challenge Ontario's Mining Act, a month after similar legal action by Grassy Narrows

Six First Nations have filed a notice of application in the Superior Court over Ontario's Mining Act, arguing it violates their treaty and Charter equality rights. "These are not your lands to give away, Ontario," Chief June Black of Apitipi Anicinapek Nation told a news conference Monday at Queen's Park. Grassy Narrow First Nation filed a similar legal challenge last month.

How extreme weather affects food prices in Canada

Extreme weather events like fires, floods, heat waves and droughts pose an increasing risk to Canada’s food supply chain, putting pressure on prices all the way to the grocery store shelf, say experts.

Montreal Pride parade sees celebration, protest as thousands fill downtown streets

This year's theme is We Are the Rainbow, and thousands of people marched along the two-and-a-half-kilometre route from the corner of René-Lévesque Boulevard and Metcalfe Street to the heart of the Village under the high sun. 

It's a mass wedding! 4 couples share special day of love, faith and tradition in St. John's

The Filipino community in Newfoundland and Labrador celebrated four couples getting married at the same time. Although not seen often in this province, they say it's a common practice in the Philippines.

How does Saskatoon's successful landfill search compare to the one planned in Manitoba?

A recent search that recovered a missing woman’s remains from a Saskatchewan landfill years after she was last seen could help guide a similar effort about to begin one province over.

Where did all of Montreal's lesbian bars go?

Montreal's last lesbian bar closed in 2013. Though sapphic collectives have been holding events in the city, those who remember the heyday of lesbian bars say they're important community spaces.

Correctional officer who performed oral surgery on inmate granted absolute discharge

Ron McDonald, 47, pleaded guilty to the assault on an inmate in Gander but won't have a criminal record or spend any time on probation.

Ojibwe-dubbed Star Wars film brings 'a new hope' for endangered language, say cast members

The world premiere of an Ojibwe-language version of Star Wars: A New Hope was screened in Winnipeg on Thursday evening, bringing rave reviews and also a galaxy of optimism for First Nations languages.

Mackenzie Lee Trottier's body found at Saskatoon landfill after months of searching

Saskatoon police say they have found Mackenzie Lee Trottier’s remains at the Saskatoon landfill after months of searching.

Potential strike hangs over rail industry as labour minister, shippers, union meet Monday

The federal labour minister and railway and union representatives are meeting on Monday in a bid to make headway on a deal to avoid a potential strike.

Bricklin fans celebrate the made-in-New Brunswick car's 50th anniversary

About 40 Bricklins lined Water Street in Saint John this weekend. New Brunswickers young and old had the chance to admire the cars and even take a seat at the wheel. 

Tornado database from Environment Canada archives offers new twist on storm chasing

A trove of documents detailing more than two centuries of tornado events in Canada is now available to anyone with an internet connection, thanks to the work of the Northern Tornadoes Project (NTP) and former Environment Canada meteorologist Michael Newark.

1 dead, dozens more injured after tent collapses at Buddhist meditation centre north of Edmonton

One person is dead and dozens more injured after a tent collapsed at a Buddhist meditation centre Wednesday evening in a small community northwest of Edmonton.

Fate of two Alberta men charged with murder-conspiracy at Coutts in the hands of jury

Anthony Olienick and Chris Carbert face the conspiracy to commit murder charge as well as mischief over $5,000, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose while Olienick faces a further charge of possessing a pipe bomb.

B.C. woman murdered by husband had feared for her safety after filing for divorce, court documents show

Three months before her husband killed her, Kamaljit Sandhu initiated divorce proceedings after enduring years of domestic violence. She swore an affidavit saying she was afraid Inderjit Singh Sandhu, who was in India at the time, would harm her when he found out.

Tornado flattens Ontario family's 100-year old barns

An eastern Ontario family says they consider themselves lucky after a tornado ripped through their farm near Perth, Ont., last week, destroying their three barns but sparing their home.