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After Brampton, Toronto council adopts motion to help fight Quebec's Bill 21 in court

Toronto city council unanimously passed a motion Thursday to provide a financial contribution in support of the legal fight against Quebec's law restricting religious symbols.

Dec 16, 2021 2:04 PM Read more >

Military aims for victory over misconduct with 'irreversible' changes in five years

OTTAWA — The senior officer tasked with changing the Canadian military's culture says while she and her team are already working on initiatives to tackle sexual misconduct and hate in the ranks, victory will look like "irreversible positive changes"

Dec 16, 2021 1:59 PM Read more >

Watchdog opens investigation after man fatally shot by Montreal police

MONTREAL — Quebec's police watchdog is investigating after a man was killed by Montreal police today in the city's Lachine borough. The Bureau des enquêtes indépendantes, also known as the BEI, says the man died after police shot him just after 1 p.

Dec 16, 2021 1:21 PM Read more >

Cracks now found in 21 of the Canadian military's 23 Cyclone helicopters

HALIFAX — Cracks have been detected in the tails of all but two of the Canadian military's 23 Cyclone helicopters, the Royal Canadian Air Force confirmed Thursday, adding two more aircraft to the previous list.

Dec 16, 2021 1:11 PM Read more >

Some highlights from PM Trudeau's mandate letters to cabinet ministers

OTTAWA — Federal cabinet ministers got their official marching orders Thursday from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. For the most part, the mandate letters prioritize the promises the Liberal leader made during this summer's election campaign.

Dec 16, 2021 12:50 PM Read more >

Despite busy year driven by COVID, taxpayers' watchdog looks to become better known

OTTAWA — The federal official charged with investigating taxpayers' complaints says he wants to become better known so he can more quickly identify systemic issues within the Canada Revenue Agency.

Dec 16, 2021 11:55 AM Read more >

Travellers nervous as Omicron cases surge, but pushing ahead with plans

TORONTO — Some travellers heading out of Canada on Thursday said they're worried about surging COVID-19 cases, but are forging ahead with their plans despite the federal government warning against non-essential international travel.

Dec 16, 2021 11:36 AM Read more >

'Trying to tell us something': Climatologist says 2021 a weather year like no other

When Dave Phillips, Environment Canada's senior climatologist, began 26 years ago compiling his annual list of the country's Top 10 weather events, he sometimes had to stretch a bit.

Dec 16, 2021 10:30 AM Read more >

Heat dome, flooding, drought: A list of Canada's Top 10 weather events in 2021

Dave Phillips, senior climatologist with Environment Canada, has been compiling a Top 10 list of Canada's weather events for more than two decades. Here are his picks for 2021: 1.

Dec 16, 2021 10:30 AM Read more >

Skyrocketing shipbuilding costs continue as estimate puts icebreaker price at $7.25B

OTTAWA — The federal government's plan to build new ships for Canada's navy and coast guard has been hit by more skyrocketing costs.

Dec 16, 2021 9:28 AM Read more >