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Six Canadian children to return from Syrian detention without their mother: advocates

Six Canadian children to return from Syrian detention without their mother: advocates

OTTAWA — Six Canadian children are set to leave a Syrian prison camp and fly to Canada without their mother who cannot come with them because federal officials have not completed her security assessment, advocates for the family say.
Inquiry into N.S. killings calls for bold change to tackle family violence 'epidemic'

Inquiry into N.S. killings calls for bold change to tackle family violence 'epidemic'

OTTAWA — The sweeping calls for change stemming from the public inquiry into the 2020 deadly mass shootings in Nova Scotia include a push to overhaul Canada's approach to the "epidemic" of gender-based, intimate-partner and family violence
Wins by Toronto, Brooklyn help Raptors clinch NBA play-in spot

Wins by Toronto, Brooklyn help Raptors clinch NBA play-in spot

The Toronto Raptors have clinched a spot in the NBA's play-in round. Toronto's 128-108 win over the Charlotte Hornets earlier Sunday, coupled with the Brooklyn Nets' 111-110 victory over the Utah Jazz, locked up the Raptors' post-season spot.
For want of a pipeline: Canadian LNG should power low-carbon revolution, report says

For want of a pipeline: Canadian LNG should power low-carbon revolution, report says

WASHINGTON — As the world struggles to find the right balance between a carbon-free future and a present that still runs on fossil fuels, Canada could be leveraging its natural-gas riches to help fuel both, a new report suggests.
Going back to the moon: 'This is Canada on the world stage, doing big things'

Going back to the moon: 'This is Canada on the world stage, doing big things'

WASHINGTON — Ask Marc Garneau if he'd go back to space and the first Canadian to ever make the trip doesn't hesitate: "In a wink."
RCMP hopes to gain recruits with 150th anniversary, as N.S. inquiry casts new shadow

RCMP hopes to gain recruits with 150th anniversary, as N.S. inquiry casts new shadow

OTTAWA — The RCMP is hoping to boost recruitment numbers in marking its upcoming 150th anniversary — even as the national force's structure and practices come under damning new scrutiny.
Vancouver radio personality Red Robinson has died at age 86, family says

Vancouver radio personality Red Robinson has died at age 86, family says

VANCOUVER — The family of Vancouver radio personality Red Robinson says he has died after a brief illness. In a statement posted online, Robinson's family says he passed away on Saturday shortly after 8 a.m. He was 86.
Police identify two of eight migrants pulled from water near Akwesasne, Que.

Police identify two of eight migrants pulled from water near Akwesasne, Que.

QUEBEC — The Akwesasne Mohawk Police identified two of the eight migrants whose bodies were pulled from the St. Lawrence River earlier this week, but said Saturday they're still searching for a local resident whose boat was found near the victims.
Ottawa is going all in on 'friendshoring.' Here's what that could mean.

Ottawa is going all in on 'friendshoring.' Here's what that could mean.

OTTAWA — This year's budget reveals the federal Liberals envision Canada relying more on its allies for trade in the future, economists and geopolitical experts say — even if that could result in higher prices or missed opportunities.
As economy slows, Liberals push off EI reform over worries it could drive up premiums

As economy slows, Liberals push off EI reform over worries it could drive up premiums

OTTAWA — The Liberal government left employment insurance reform out of the federal budget this week over concern that reforming the program amid a slowing economy could drive up premiums for workers and employers.