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YELLOWKNIFE — Scientists have long believed that rapid warming in the Arctic would cause river channels to move faster, but a new study has found the opposite may be true for large, winding rivers in the region.

TORONTO — Ron Rosenes remembers Toronto police officers knocking on the door of his room at a downtown bathhouse on Feb. 5, 1981, during co-ordinated raids that targeted four gay clubs in the city that night.

MONTREAL — The CFL has reached an agreement to sell the Montreal Alouettes, according to a source. The source spoke on the condition of anonymity as the CFL hasn't announced the deal but will do so Friday at a news conference in Montreal.

OTTAWA — The Liberal government is poised to take the next step toward creating a registration system to help prevent foreign meddling in Canadian affairs.

OTTAWA — Defence Minister Anita Anand promised to fast-track the purchase of several weapon systems for Canadian soldiers in Europe on Thursday, even as senior commanders painted a stark picture of the numerous other challenges facing the Canada's mi

Alberta's nine-month silence over two releases of toxic oilsands tailings water is "worrisome," says federal Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault.

OTTAWA — Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly confirmed Thursday that Canada denied a diplomatic visa request from a Chinese political operative last fall due to concerns about foreign interference — and said she wouldn't hesitate to expel diplomats

MONTREAL — Quebec RCMP are investigating what they say are two secret police stations allegedly operated by Chinese authorities at community organizations in the Montreal area.

OTTAWA — Allegations of foreign interference in Canada's democracy have dominated discussions on Parliament Hill for the past week, with the prime minister unveiling new measures aimed at investigating what happened in the last two federal elections

OTTAWA — The Liberal government introduced legislation on Thursday that would alter terrorism provisions of the Criminal Code that have blocked Canadian humanitarian aid from reaching Afghanistan.