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RCMP refused release of badge numbers, fearing convoy supporters would dox officers

OTTAWA — Internal documents show the RCMP refused to release the badge numbers of officers who cleared "Freedom Convoy" protesters from the Ambassador Bridge last winter, citing a risk of violence from their supporters.

Oct 17, 2022 2:00 AM Read more >

Police transition from Mounties to municipal force continues despite pro-RCMP mayor

VICTORIA — A battle over police services in one of British Columbia's largest cities is looming with the election in Surrey of a new mayor promising to bring back the RCMP, who are currently being replaced with a municipal force.

Oct 16, 2022 4:48 PM Read more >

Business Council of Canada says Nexus closure 'deeply troubling' in letter to U.S.

OTTAWA — The Business Council of Canada says it is concerned over the continued closure of the Nexus trusted-traveller program, which allows pre-screened travellers expedited processing when entering the United States and Canada.

Oct 16, 2022 4:04 PM Read more >

Man injured in Newfoundland refinery explosion has died

COME BY CHANCE, N.L. — One of the workers injured in the Sept. 2 explosion at the refinery in Come By Chance, Newfoundland has died, refinery owner Braya Renewables said. The explosion at the refinery about 150 kilometres west of St.

Oct 16, 2022 1:46 PM Read more >

Climate Changed: Canadian arenas adapting and improving to combat temperature changes

It's getting harder to make ice in Winnipeg, a city known for its frigid winters.

Oct 16, 2022 12:56 PM Read more >

Canada sends military equipment to Haiti as power-struggle continues

OTTAWA — The federal government has sent armoured vehicles and other supplies to Haiti to help police fight a powerful gang amid a pending request from the Haitian government for the immediate deployment of foreign troops.

Oct 16, 2022 12:40 PM Read more >

As Republicans relish bashing Biden in Ohio, Democrat Ryan cheers Trump on trade

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio — When Donald Trump joked with supporters in Ohio that Republican Senate hopeful J.D. Vance had been "kissing my ass" for an endorsement, you could almost hear the snorts of delight from rival Tim Ryan's campaign staff.

Oct 16, 2022 8:25 AM Read more >

‘No one is really taking care of us’: Little progress made on improving Inuit housing

YELLOWKNIFE — Meeka Atagootak says the house in Pond Inlet on Nunavut's Baffin Island that she shares with her children and grandchildren is "unlivable" 12 years after a water truck hit and damaged it.

Oct 16, 2022 8:00 AM Read more >

Electric or bust: A snapshot of recent EV and battery announcements

OTTAWA — In the last 19 months, 10 new investments in critical mineral mining, battery and electric vehicle production have been announced in Ontario and Quebec.

Oct 16, 2022 5:00 AM Read more >

Innovation minister on road to making Canada a battery electric and EV powerhouse

OTTAWA — When Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne gets in front a microphone to talk about electrifying Canada's auto industry, he has a favourite line to sum up his efforts to attract global investment: "Not everyone in the world wakes u