Tobacco giants would pay out $32.5B to provinces, smokers in ‘historic’ proposed deal
Three tobacco giants are proposing to pay close to $25 billion to provinces and territories and more than $4 billion…
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U.S. charges Indian government employee in foiled murder-for-hire plot – National
The U.S. Justice Department announced criminal charges against an Indian government employee Thursday in connection with a foiled plot to…
Via Rail says trips in Ontario, Quebec may take longer after CN rule change
Passengers riding on Via Rail’s most heavily travelled corridor may endure a slower trip after Canadian National Railway Co. imposed…
911 call to report Montana bear attack quickly turns into homicide probe – National
Authorities in Montana are investigating after what they say began as a 911 call for a bear attack ended up…
Ottawa’s mortgage changes will be a ‘double-edged sword,’ TD economist warns – National
Ottawa’s proposed mortgage changes may well give first-time homebuyers a near-term boost in affordability, but could also stoke vulnerabilities in…
U.S. says accused SEC hacker caused bitcoin prices to spike over US$1K – National
Descrease article font size Increase article font size An Alabama man was arrested Thursday for his alleged role in the…
Quebec floated plan to shift doctors to most vulnerable. Are they reconsidering?
Quebec’s health minister is attempting to reassure the public they won’t lose their family doctors, following a controversial proposal suggesting…
Health Canada recalls pregnancy multivitamin for too much folic acid – National
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Health Canada has issued a recall for a brand of pregnancy multivitamins…
Canadian Olympian called ‘drug lord’ by FBI, accused of ordering Ontario killings
A former Canadian Olympic snowboarder is being accused of running an international drug ring and being behind a string of…
Liam Payne: Fans pore over his final days as cause of death revealed – National
One Direction fans around the world are mourning Liam Payne, sharing memories and tributes to the singer after his shocking…