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Resident near Montreal injured in home invasion, struck with handgun

Resident near Montreal injured in home invasion, struck with handgun

MONTREAL — A man in his 50s was injured after being struck by a handgun during an overnight home invasion on Montreal's South Shore. Longueuil police say three suspects broke into a home in the St-Hubert borough at around 12:45 a.m. today.
Quebec provincial police investigating death of baby southwest of Quebec City

Quebec provincial police investigating death of baby southwest of Quebec City

MONTREAL — Quebec provincial police are investigating the death of a baby in the Chaudière-Appalaches region of the province. Police say they were called at 4:30 a.m. today to a home in Saint-Gilles, about 36 kilometres southwest of Quebec City.
WestJet denies compensation to Taylor Swift fan after flight cancellation

WestJet denies compensation to Taylor Swift fan after flight cancellation

PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. — WestJet has denied compensation to a devout Taylor Swift fan whose cancelled flight triggered a 10-hour drive through the night from Prince George to make the singer's shows in Vancouver last month.
'It's beautiful to see': Regina non-profit looks to open ribbon skirt regalia library

'It's beautiful to see': Regina non-profit looks to open ribbon skirt regalia library

REGINA — It's not uncommon for Claire Tuckanow to hear a sewing machine whirring in the background while she works inside Regina's mâmawêyatitân centre.
Thirty years on, is Quebec headed for another independence referendum?

Thirty years on, is Quebec headed for another independence referendum?

MONTREAL — Ten years ago, Jean-François Lisée predicted that Quebec’s independence movement would be reborn. “It could rise again given the right circumstances,” he said in 2015. “What could trigger it, I cannot say.
Want to cut back on alcohol? You may see conflicting advice on low-risk drink limits

Want to cut back on alcohol? You may see conflicting advice on low-risk drink limits

TORONTO — As some people try to cut down their drinking and embrace Dry January, they may look to Canada's health agencies for guidance — and find some conflicting advice.
Liberal caucus to meet Wednesday as calls mount for Trudeau to resign

Liberal caucus to meet Wednesday as calls mount for Trudeau to resign

MPs are scheduled to return to Ottawa on Jan. 27, and the three main opposition parties all say they plan to bring down the government at their first opportunity.
Pierre Poilievre outlines goals, strategy, key players in Jordan Peterson interview

Pierre Poilievre outlines goals, strategy, key players in Jordan Peterson interview

Here's what we learned from Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre's interview with media personality Jordan Peterson, which was recorded on Dec. 21 and released Friday:
Trudeau attending U.S. relations cabinet committee meeting amid calls for resignation

Trudeau attending U.S. relations cabinet committee meeting amid calls for resignation

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau took part in a virtual meeting of the Canada-U.S. relations cabinet committee on Friday, as people inside and outside the Liberal caucus call for him to resign as leader.
Yukon told of 'potential leak' from toxic pond at failed Eagle Gold mine

Yukon told of 'potential leak' from toxic pond at failed Eagle Gold mine

WHITEHORSE — The Yukon government says it has been told there is a "potential leak" in a containment pond holding toxic water at the Eagle Gold mine, where millions of tonnes of contaminated rock were spilled last year.