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Somali-Canadians left reeling after bombing in Mogadishu, call for Canada to help

Somali-Canadians left reeling after a bomb blast killed hundreds in Mogadishu over the weekend are calling for Canada to offer help to those affected by the horrific attack.

Oct 16, 2017 5:32 PM Read more >

Canadian troops safe after Iraqi, Kurdish allies open fire on each other

OTTAWA — All Canadian military personnel in Iraq are safe, defence officials confirmed Monday after allied Iraqi and Kurdish forces opened fire on each other near the oil-rich city of Kirkuk.

Oct 16, 2017 5:26 PM Read more >

When no one wants to run for mayor: Quebec's small-town democracy deficit

MONTREAL — Lise Dery, a single mother and outgoing mayor of a small Quebec town, decided not to run for re-election this year so she could spend more time with her nine-year-old son. The problem is no one wanted to replace her.

Oct 16, 2017 4:47 PM Read more >

Nova Scotia's cap and trade needs targets to be effective, committee told

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia's proposed cap and trade regime must have declining emissions caps in order to be effective, the legislature's law amendments committee was told Monday.

Oct 16, 2017 4:33 PM Read more >

Police make massive seizure of carfentanil in home east of Toronto

PICKERING, Ont. — Police in southern Ontario have seized 42 kilograms of the deadly opioid carfentanil, saying it's believed to be the largest seizure of the drug in the country.

Oct 16, 2017 4:24 PM Read more >

Low wages, small workforce leaves booming B.C. restaurants without chefs

VANCOUVER — The restaurant industry may be booming in British Columbia, but a combination of the high cost of living, tight profit margins and a shrinking workforce has made it difficult for kitchens to find enough staff.

Oct 16, 2017 4:22 PM Read more >

The Monday news briefing: An at-a-glance survey of some top stories

Highlights from the news file for Monday, Oct.

Oct 16, 2017 4:21 PM Read more >

Law governing those with intellectual deficits needs change: advocates

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia legislation aimed at giving greater autonomy to people with intellectual or cognitive disabilities came under criticism Monday, with predictions it will face a constitutional challenge if passed without changes.

Oct 16, 2017 4:03 PM Read more >

Sarah Polley speaks out about experience with Harvey Weinstein

TORONTO — Canadian film and TV star Sarah Polley says Harvey Weinstein once suggested they have a "close relationship" in order to advance her career, but she turned him down.

Oct 16, 2017 3:44 PM Read more >

Canine comfort: Retriever to help Alberta paramedics work through job stress

EDMONTON — Some four-legged canine comfort is coming to paramedics in Alberta. Alberta Health Services says it has enlisted a three-year-old black Labrador retriever to help responders overcome psychological job stress.

Oct 16, 2017 3:37 PM Read more >