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Man, 39, dies after hitting a pole during parachute landing in Victoriaville, Que.

Man, 39, dies after hitting a pole during parachute landing in Victoriaville, Que.

VICTORIAVILLE, Que. — A 39-year-old man is dead after a failed parachute landing in Victoriaville, Que., around 150 kilometres northeast of Montreal. Provincial police spokeswoman Sgt.
Montreal honour for urologist postponed after condemnation from Iran diaspora

Montreal honour for urologist postponed after condemnation from Iran diaspora

OTTAWA — A Montreal-based urology organization has postponed plans to honour a Tehran physician who has been accused of spreading COVID-19 disinformation and upholding the Iranian regime's sexist attitudes.
Indigenous leaders from B.C. take international stage for a climate policy pitch

Indigenous leaders from B.C. take international stage for a climate policy pitch

SHARM EL SHEIKH, Egypt — First Nations leaders from British Columbia are taking their environment and climate policy pitch directly to the international stage at a United Nations climate conference in Africa in an attempt to set a tone for domestic c
No winning ticket sold for Friday's $18 million Lotto Max jackpot

No winning ticket sold for Friday's $18 million Lotto Max jackpot

There was no winning ticket sold in Friday's Lotto Max $18 million draw. The jackpot for the next draw on Nov. 8 will be an estimated $23 million. The Canadian Press
Cappola brand Genoa Salami contains milk and wheat not listed on label

Cappola brand Genoa Salami contains milk and wheat not listed on label

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has issued a recall for Cappola brand Genoa salami because it contains milk and wheat not listed on the label. The affected product was sold in 175 gram packages with best before dates of Jan. 03, 04 and 09, 2023.
Some Saskatchewan community members sleeping with guns after stabbing rampage: chief

Some Saskatchewan community members sleeping with guns after stabbing rampage: chief

PRINCE ALBERT, Sask. — The chief of a First Nation where there was a recent mass killing says some people are still sleeping with their guns.
'Freedom Convoy' leader challenged over assertion the protest was never told to leave

'Freedom Convoy' leader challenged over assertion the protest was never told to leave

OTTAWA — "Freedom Convoy" organizer Tamara Lich insists she was never directly told to leave Ottawa last winter when protesters in hundreds of vehicles blocked streets around Parliament Hill as they called for an end to COVID-19 mandates, even after
Canada sanctions Haitian officials as MPs told gangs are wreaking 'civil war'

Canada sanctions Haitian officials as MPs told gangs are wreaking 'civil war'

OTTAWA — Canada is sanctioning two senior Haitian officials for their alleged support of gangs, which MPs have been told are exploiting children and wreaking havoc akin to a civil war.
Intel panel finds 'important challenges' facing federal approach on hostage-takings

Intel panel finds 'important challenges' facing federal approach on hostage-takings

OTTAWA — The federal government should create a clear framework to respond to terrorist hostage-takings, say MPs and senators who uncovered gaps and challenges during an in-depth review.
Court finds conditional sentence curbs are constitutional in Indigenous case

Court finds conditional sentence curbs are constitutional in Indigenous case

OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada has upheld the constitutionality of provisions that prevent an offender from avoiding jail by serving their sentence in the community, finding no evidence they had a disproportionate effect on Indigenous people.