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Police make arrest after ‘erratic driver’ hits cars near University of Ottawa
OTTAWA — A man is in police custody after an "erratic driver" smashed into several cars near the University of Ottawa. Ottawa police say several vehicles were damaged in the incident just east of the city's downtown, but there are no…
Floods, destruction from cyclone continue in Mozambique
CHIMANIMANI, Zimbabwe — A week after Cyclone Idai hit coastal Mozambique and swept across the country to Zimbabwe, the death, damage and flooding continues in southern Africa, making it one of the most destructive natural disasters…
MPs continue voting marathon as Tories protest shutdown of Wilson-Raybould motion
OTTAWA — Members of Parliament are continuing their marathon voting session as opposition parties protest the Trudeau government's efforts to shut down any further investigation into the SNC-Lavalin affair. The Liberal majority shot…
Dutch suspect in tram shooting to face terrorism charge
THE HAGUE, Netherlands — The main suspect in a deadly tram shooting in the Dutch city of Utrecht will be charged with offences including multiple murder or manslaughter with a terrorist intent, prosecutors said Thursday.…
After mosque attacks, New Zealand bans ‘military-style’ guns
CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand — New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern on Thursday announced a ban of "military-style" semi-automatic firearms and high-capacity magazines like those used in the shootings at Christchurch mosques last…
Police investigating after pot-laced brownies served at community lunch
PARRY SOUND, Ont. — Ontario's provincial police say they're investigating after several people appeared to "overdose" on cannabis after eating brownies served at a community lunch. Police did not provide details about the event in…
Liberals’ comfort level with ex-ministers in caucus to be tested in vote
OTTAWA — Liberal MPs say they're comfortable with Jody Wilson-Raybould and Jane Philpott remaining in the governing party's caucus even if the former cabinet ministers say they've lost confidence in Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. But that…
Independent watchdog to handle complaints about border agency, Liberals pledge
OTTAWA — Travellers, immigration detainees and others who feel they have been mistreated by Canada's border agency will be able to complain to an independent body under a new measure included in the federal budget. The Liberal…
Celina Caesar-Chavannes quits Liberal caucus, sits as independent MP
OTTAWA — Celina Caesar-Chavannes has informed Prime Minister Justin Trudeau that she's leaving the federal Liberal caucus and will sit as an independent MP. The Whitby, Ont., MP has been a vocal supporter of Jody Wilson-Raybould and…
Extra project cash for cities needed to end-run laggard provinces, Morneau says
OTTAWA — A one-time $2.2-billion windfall in the federal budget to help Canadian cities improve roads, bridges, highways and water systems won't become an annual tradition, Finance Minister Bill Morneau warned Wednesday, even in the…