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Military withdraws final conduct charge against Lt.-Gen. Steven Whelan

Military withdraws final conduct charge against Lt.-Gen. Steven Whelan

GATINEAU, Que. — Lt.-Gen. Steven Whelan wiped away tears Monday morning when military prosecutors withdrew the final charge against him, bringing an end to the case.
Major wireless carriers now active on Toronto's subway network after months of talks

Major wireless carriers now active on Toronto's subway network after months of talks

TORONTO — More than a decade after embarking on a plan to offer wireless service on the Toronto subway, the TTC has joined the global ranks of transit systems where riders can make phone calls, send text messages or browse the web underground — regar
Canada opens International Para Hockey Cup with 2-1 win over host Czechia

Canada opens International Para Hockey Cup with 2-1 win over host Czechia

OSTRAVA, Czechia — Canada's para hockey team scored a pair of third-period goals in Monday's 2-1 win over Czechia to start the International Para Hockey Cup. Calgary's Auren Halbert and Mathieu Lelievre of Levis, Que.
Diwali fireworks advisory issued despite warnings it might be discriminatory: emails

Diwali fireworks advisory issued despite warnings it might be discriminatory: emails

OTTAWA — At least two Environment Canada meteorologists warned that linking Diwali fireworks to air pollution in an air quality advisory could be perceived as discriminatory, internal emails show, but the advisory was still published.
House prepares to vote on new Speaker in rare mid-session election as MPs vie for job

House prepares to vote on new Speaker in rare mid-session election as MPs vie for job

OTTAWA — The House of Commons will vote for a new Speaker Tuesday in a rare mid-session election.

Woman, 79, killed at Quebec seniors residence; suspect, 81, under watch in hospital

TERREBONNE, Que. — A 79-year-old woman was killed over the weekend at her seniors residence, and an 81-year-old man found unconscious in her room is a suspect in her death, police north of Montreal said Monday. Capt.
Trial to begin for former RCMP intelligence director accused of disclosing secrets

Trial to begin for former RCMP intelligence director accused of disclosing secrets

OTTAWA — More than four years after Cameron Jay Ortis was charged with breaching Canada's secrets law, the former RCMP intelligence director is about to get his day in court. Ortis was taken into custody in Ottawa on Sept.
'Paw Patrol' sequel sees largest box office opening for a Canadian film in decade

'Paw Patrol' sequel sees largest box office opening for a Canadian film in decade

TORONTO — “Paw Patrol: The Mighty Movie” is pulling in mighty numbers at the box office.

More hospital beds will ease strain on emergency rooms, Manitoba NDP leader says

WINNIPEG — Manitoba New Democrats are ending their election campaign the way they started it — with a health-care promise in a suburban seat currently held by the Progressive Conservatives.
Quebec provincial police find body of five-year-old who fell in river

Quebec provincial police find body of five-year-old who fell in river

GRANDES-PILES, Que. — Quebec provincial police have recovered the body of a five-year-old who fell in a river while playing with his brother on Sunday evening. Provincial police Sgt.