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'A chance to start a conversation:' Man behind Mr. Covid ads happy with reaction

EDMONTON — It was the slogan of another COVID-19 ad that inspired Kurt Beaudoin to create a funny yet villainous character who has already become a household name in Alberta.

Dec 15, 2020 3:43 PM Read more >

Quebec woman accused of sending poison letter to Donald Trump faces 16 new charges

MONTREAL — A Quebec woman who has been accused of sending a poison-filled letter to United States President Donald Trump is now facing 16 additional charges. U.S.

Dec 15, 2020 3:37 PM Read more >

Just for Laughs founder Gilbert Rozon found not guilty on sex charges

MONTREAL — The founder of the Just for Laughs festival, Gilbert Rozon, was found not guilty of rape and indecent assault by a Quebec court judge on Tuesday. Judge Melanie Hebert said the acquittal does not mean the alleged actions did not occur.

Dec 15, 2020 3:26 PM Read more >

RCMP commits to changes in how it collects, uses information about protesters

OTTAWA — The RCMP has agreed to revamp its policies on the collection and use of information about protesters after a watchdog expressed fresh concerns, a notable shift from the police force's position only months ago.

Dec 15, 2020 1:50 PM Read more >

Better crash probes and more care for families needed, Goodale says in PS752 report

OTTAWA — Canada's special adviser on the federal response to Iran's January shootdown of a Ukraine International Airlines jetliner says changes are needed in international aviation rules to allow for "more credible" crash investigations.

Dec 15, 2020 1:49 PM Read more >

Indigenous activist pleased to hear Cleveland's baseball team planning name change

Indigenous activist Douglas Cardinal applauded the Cleveland Indians on Tuesday for planning to change their team name and predicted it could have a "ripple effect" on other clubs with similar monikers.

Dec 15, 2020 1:42 PM Read more >

As anxieties grow over CERB notices, Qualtrough says no requirement to repay now

OTTAWA — The letter that John Cosgrove received in late November from the Canada Revenue Agency wasn't entirely clear, but he knew something was amiss.

Dec 15, 2020 1:38 PM Read more >

PQ member Harold LeBel removed from caucus after 'very serious' sex assault complaint

MONTREAL — A Parti Quebecois member of the legislature has been dumped by his party after he was arrested Tuesday in connection with an allegation of sexual assault. Quebec provincial police arrested Harold LeBel, 58, in Rimouski, Que.

Dec 15, 2020 1:34 PM Read more >

Canada to receive early shipment of Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine before year's end

OTTAWA — The U.S. biotech firm Moderna is set to start delivering thousands of doses of its COVID-19 vaccine to Canada ahead of schedule this month, as long as it is approved it for use.

Dec 15, 2020 1:24 PM Read more >

Reconciliation delayed and anti-Indigenous racism rising: TRC commissioners

OTTAWA — Five years after the Truth and Reconciliation Commission issued its final report, commissioners Murray Sinclair, Wilton Littlechild and Marie Wilson are coming together to voice their concerns about the slow pace of reconciliation in Canada.

Dec 15, 2020 11:11 AM Read more >