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Eleven killed in festival attack included families, artist, visitor from Philippines

Eleven killed in festival attack included families, artist, visitor from Philippines

Eleven people were killed at the Lapu Lapu Day festival in Vancouver on April 26, when an SUV drove through a crowd at high speed.
Joly says Honda still committed to EV investments after $15-billion project delayed

Joly says Honda still committed to EV investments after $15-billion project delayed

OTTAWA — Industry Minister Mélanie Joly says Honda Canada remains "fully committed" to major electric-vehicle investments in Canada after the company announced Tuesday that it was pausing a multibillion-dollar EV project in Ontario.
Supporters converge on B.C. ostrich farm as food agency confirms cull of flock

Supporters converge on B.C. ostrich farm as food agency confirms cull of flock

Operators of a British Columbia ostrich farm where 400 birds have been ordered culled said Wednesday that dozens of supporters have converged on the scene, as the federal agency in charge of the operation confirmed it would begin the "humane depopula
Canada welcomes UN body's decision holding Russia responsible for MH17 tragedy

Canada welcomes UN body's decision holding Russia responsible for MH17 tragedy

OTTAWA — The Canadian government is welcoming a recent decision by the Council of the International Civil Aviation Organization to hold Russia responsible for the downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17.
Man, woman found dead as crews battle wildfire in Manitoba, police say

Man, woman found dead as crews battle wildfire in Manitoba, police say

WINNIPEG — The bodies of two people were found in an area northeast of Winnipeg as fast-moving wildfires spurred by dry, hot and windy conditions prompted hundreds to evacuate Wednesday.
New housing minister says he'll 'leverage' his past as Vancouver mayor in new role

New housing minister says he'll 'leverage' his past as Vancouver mayor in new role

OTTAWA — Canada's new housing minister says he didn't have the tools he needed to address housing affordability issues when he was mayor of Vancouver — the country's most expensive housing market.
Hockey players were 'shocked' by woman's offer of sex, former teammate tells trial

Hockey players were 'shocked' by woman's offer of sex, former teammate tells trial

A group of hockey players was "shocked" when a woman asked if any of them would have sex with her in a London, Ont., hotel room seven years ago, one of them testified Wednesday at the sexual-assault trial of five of his former teammates.
CBC to stop paying individual bonuses after controversy

CBC to stop paying individual bonuses after controversy

OTTAWA — CBC will no longer pay individual bonuses to employees, its board said in a statement Wednesday more than a year after concerns about the practice became political fodder on Parliament Hill.
Opposition slams Liberals for having no plans to table budget soon

Opposition slams Liberals for having no plans to table budget soon

OTTAWA — Opposition parties attacked Prime Minister Mark Carney Wednesday for being vague about his plans after his government said it would not table a federal budget before the House of Commons rises for the summer.
PQ defends candidate in hotly contested Arthabaska riding over leftist past, arrest

PQ defends candidate in hotly contested Arthabaska riding over leftist past, arrest

SAINT-FERDINAND — The Parti Québécois was forced to defend its candidate on Wednesday ahead of an upcoming byelection northeast of Montreal after criticism of his decades-old, far-left activist past.