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Invitation withdrawn for ethnic nationalist set to testify at Quebec legislature

Invitation withdrawn for ethnic nationalist set to testify at Quebec legislature

QUEBEC — An ethnic nationalist who had been scheduled to testify Thursday before a Quebec legislature committee studying the province's immigration plan was told today he's no longer welcome.
Turkey senior diplomat 'disappointed' by Canada's ongoing arms-export embargo

Turkey senior diplomat 'disappointed' by Canada's ongoing arms-export embargo

OTTAWA — Turkey's deputy minister of foreign affairs says Ankara still wants Canada to drop its arms embargo, while pushing back on concerns about tensions between Azerbaijan and Armenia. "One issue, ...
Fire danger drops, bans lifting as cooler weather eases B.C.'s wildfire season

Fire danger drops, bans lifting as cooler weather eases B.C.'s wildfire season

VANCOUVER — The British Columbia Wildfire Service says the fire danger rating across most of the province has dropped to low or very low as cool, damp fall weather arrives.
Flames winger Pelletier to undergo surgery on left shoulder, will be out indefinitely

Flames winger Pelletier to undergo surgery on left shoulder, will be out indefinitely

Calgary Flames winger Jakob Pelletier is scheduled to undergo surgery on his left shoulder next week and will be out indefinitely.
Turning offices into homes could help address the housing crisis, but can it be done?

Turning offices into homes could help address the housing crisis, but can it be done?

OTTAWA — The building used to feature endless cubicles, long hallways and fluorescent lighting.
Canada pledges $14 million for Afghan refugees in Pakistan after 2022 floods

Canada pledges $14 million for Afghan refugees in Pakistan after 2022 floods

OTTAWA — International Development Minister Ahmed Hussen has unveiled $14 million to support global organizations in Pakistan to help accommodate Afghan refugees.

Peace officer in northern Alberta charged with child exploitation offences

GRANDE PRAIRIE, Alta. — A peace officer employed by a city in northern Alberta has been charged with accessing and distributing child pornography.
CBC launches free ad-supported comedy channel CBC Comedy

CBC launches free ad-supported comedy channel CBC Comedy

TORONTO — CBC is wading deeper into the world of free ad-supported, streaming with a new comedy channel. The public broadcaster has launched CBC Comedy, offering non-stop access to its original sketch shows, comedy series and standup specials.
Veteran American receiver Derel Walker signs with Hamilton Tiger-Cats

Veteran American receiver Derel Walker signs with Hamilton Tiger-Cats

HAMILTON — Derel Walker is back in the East Division. The veteran CFL receiver signed with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats on Wednesday. The club also signed American defensive lineman Jamal Davis II.
Ontario records $5.9B deficit for the last fiscal year

Ontario records $5.9B deficit for the last fiscal year

TORONTO — Ontario ended the last fiscal year with a smaller deficit than projected in the 2022 budget, but it was several billion dollars higher than in a fiscal update from the province six weeks ago.