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BC Liberal leader Kevin Falcon wins seat in legislature through byelection

BC Liberal leader Kevin Falcon wins seat in legislature through byelection

VANCOUVER — The leader of the British Columbia Liberals says he will use his new seat in the legislature to look the NDP government leaders "straight in their eyes and ask tough questions.
RCMP in Surrey, B.C., say incident at mosque not a racially-motivated hate crime

RCMP in Surrey, B.C., say incident at mosque not a racially-motivated hate crime

SURREY, B.C. — Police in British Columbia say an episode involving a vehicle outside a mosque that had been called a "disturbing incident" directed at the Muslim community was not a racially-motivated hate crime.
'Rolling Thunder' protesters drawn from 'Freedom Convoy' ranks return to Ottawa

'Rolling Thunder' protesters drawn from 'Freedom Convoy' ranks return to Ottawa

OTTAWA — Former "Freedom Convoy" protesters returned to Canada's capital by the hundreds on Saturday to revel on Parliament Hill and denounce COVID-19 mandates as police staged a massive operation to keep the peace and make sure demonstrators actuall
Quebec provincial police issue warning after report of polar bear in Gaspé region

Quebec provincial police issue warning after report of polar bear in Gaspé region

MADELEINE-CENTRE, Que. — Quebec's wildlife protection agency says it doesn't know how a polar bear arrived on the province's Gaspé peninsula.
The latest developments on "Rolling Thunder" protests in Ottawa

The latest developments on "Rolling Thunder" protests in Ottawa

Here are the latest developments related to the "Rolling Thunder" protests against COVID-19 public health measures and other issues taking place in Ottawa. All times eastern: 4:30 p.m.
Some N.S. university towns are eyeing camera surveillance to deter student mischief

Some N.S. university towns are eyeing camera surveillance to deter student mischief

HALIFAX — The mayor of Wolfville, N.S., says her town is looking at adding surveillance cameras in a residential area near Acadia University in response to “continuing and escalating” property damage in the community.
No winning ticket for Friday's $27.6 million Lotto Max jackpot

No winning ticket for Friday's $27.6 million Lotto Max jackpot

TORONTO — No winning ticket was sold for the $27.6 million jackpot in Friday's Lotto Max draw. The jackpot for the next draw on May 3 will be an estimated $34 million. The Canadian Press
Several arrests, fines as police clear protesters from downtown Ottawa street

Several arrests, fines as police clear protesters from downtown Ottawa street

OTTAWA — Police in Ottawa made several arrests Friday while facing off against protesters opposed to COVID-19 mandates, wearing helmets and carrying batons as big-rig trucks and campers attempted to make their way to Parliament Hill.
Four cadets dead after incident at Royal Military College campus in Kingston, Ont.

Four cadets dead after incident at Royal Military College campus in Kingston, Ont.

Four cadets at the Royal Military College have died in an early-morning vehicle accident at the institution's campus in Kingston, Ont., the Department of National Defence said Friday.
CP NewsAlert: Houston Texans select Canadian receiver Metchie III in NFL draft

CP NewsAlert: Houston Texans select Canadian receiver Metchie III in NFL draft

LAS VEGAS — Alabama receiver John Metchie III was the first Canadian selected in the 2022 NFL draft. Metchie III, of Brampton, Ont., was taken by the Houston Texans in the second round, No. 44 overall, Friday night. More coming. The Canadian Press