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Military IDs B.C. reservist as soldier killed in training accident

Military IDs B.C. reservist as soldier killed in training accident

OTTAWA — A 29-year-old Army reservist from British Columbia has been identified as the soldier killed during a training exercise at a military base in Alberta. The Canadian Armed Forces says Cpl.
A timeline of the deadly Halloween-night stabbing in Quebec City

A timeline of the deadly Halloween-night stabbing in Quebec City

QUEBEC — A timeline of major events in the Halloween-night stabbing in Quebec City. All times are in Eastern Standard Time. --- Oct. 31, 10:28 p.m.
Mom of naval officer killed in 2004 submarine fire named Silver Cross mother

Mom of naval officer killed in 2004 submarine fire named Silver Cross mother

OTTAWA — Debbie Sullivan vividly remembers the last time she saw her son Chris Saunders alive more than 16 years ago. The 32-year-old naval lieutenant had driven his young family from Halifax to his mother’s home near Saint John, N.B.
The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Saturday Oct. 31, 2020

The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Saturday Oct. 31, 2020

The latest numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 8:11 p.m. EDT on Oct. 31, 2020: There are 234,511 confirmed cases in Canada.
Thousands of new COVID-19 cases in central Canada; Manitoba's case count stays high

Thousands of new COVID-19 cases in central Canada; Manitoba's case count stays high

Ontario and Quebec are both reporting more than one thousand new COVID-19 cases, while farther west in Manitoba, officials again reported hundreds of new cases as its capital city gets set for tighter restrictions.
Soldier dies during training exercise on Alberta military base: defence department

Soldier dies during training exercise on Alberta military base: defence department

A Canadian soldier died Saturday after being shot during a training exercise at a military base in Alberta.
Father of man found dead three years ago offers $10,000 for information on death

Father of man found dead three years ago offers $10,000 for information on death

The father of a Neo-Nazi turned renegade internet spammer whose body was identified this week -- years after it was found in a burnt-out vehicle -- said news of his son's death is not entirely unexpected.
N.S. Mi'kmaq chiefs demand stop of alleged federal plans to seize lobster traps

N.S. Mi'kmaq chiefs demand stop of alleged federal plans to seize lobster traps

HALIFAX — A group of Nova Scotia Indigenous leaders has levelled harassment allegations at the federal government over an ongoing moderate livelihood fishery dispute, accusing the department responsible for fisheries of planning to seize gear from lo
Families prepare for pandemic-era Halloween with public health restrictions in place

Families prepare for pandemic-era Halloween with public health restrictions in place

TORONTO — Canadian families mixed long-standing traditions with new, pandemic-ready rituals on Saturday as they tried to celebrate a festive occasion while keeping themselves and their children safe from the risks of COVID-19.
Canada crawling toward AI regulatory regime, but experts say reform is urgent

Canada crawling toward AI regulatory regime, but experts say reform is urgent

OTTAWA — On Thursday, privacy watchdogs revealed that five million images of shoppers' faces were collected without their consent at a dozen of Canada's most popular malls.