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Canadian steel not a national security threat on its own: US commerce secretary

OTTAWA — The U.S. commerce secretary says Canada is not a national security threat and that a revitalized NAFTA could make the Trump administration's tariffs on steel and aluminum go away. Wilbur Ross also acknowledged Wednesday that the U.S.

Jun 20, 2018 1:35 PM Read more >

Former Mountie with PTSD sues Ottawa after multiple northern postings

HALIFAX — A former Mountie suffering from PTSD after multiple postings in isolated, high risk communities has filed a lawsuit against the federal government.

Jun 20, 2018 1:15 PM Read more >

Navy submarine HMCS Windsor returns to Halifax after five-month deployment

HALIFAX — About a dozen uniformed sailors stood atop the navy submarine HMCS Windsor on Wednesday, as it glided through sparkling blue water towards Halifax's naval base following a nearly five-month deployment in the Mediterranean.

Jun 20, 2018 1:12 PM Read more >

Trudeau adds to Senate ranks, appointing Julie Miville-Dechene from Quebec

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is appointing former journalist and public servant Julie Miville-Dechene to fill a Senate vacancy from Quebec.

Jun 20, 2018 1:00 PM Read more >

New Brunswick still not getting bilingualism right, languages commissioner says

FREDERICTON — The official languages commissioner in New Brunswick — Canada's only officially bilingual province — says the government still isn't getting it right.

Jun 20, 2018 12:52 PM Read more >

Study seeking cause of Crohn's disease hopes to develop predictive test

TORONTO — With three brothers affected by either Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis, Kathleen Crispi knows she is at high risk of developing one of the literally gut-wrenching conditions known to run in families.

Jun 20, 2018 12:51 PM Read more >

Streaking fan levelled by Lions player hires Toronto-based law firm

VANCOUVER — A streaking fan who was hit by a B.C. Lions player has retained the services of a Toronto law firm.

Jun 20, 2018 12:30 PM Read more >

Canadian officials seize eel meat in 92-country wildlife sting

OTTAWA — Canadian officials have seized 18 tonnes of suspected European eel meat as part of a 92-country sting involving the trade of illegal animal parts.

Jun 20, 2018 12:19 PM Read more >

Conservatives can 'win anywhere,' Scheer says in welcoming Richard Martel

OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer welcomed the newest member of his caucus on Wednesday, saying Richard Martel's byelection victory on Monday is a harbinger of things to come.

Jun 20, 2018 12:05 PM Read more >

Another honour for Viola Desmond: 'She would be humbled and overjoyed'

HALIFAX — After decades of being overlooked, human rights trailblazer Viola Desmond is receiving yet another posthumous honour.

Jun 20, 2018 11:58 AM Read more >