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Trudeau in the Hague and Panthers coach resigns amid scandal: In The News for Oct. 29
October 29, 2021 - 1:30 AM

In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of Oct. 29 ...
Coast guard says 109 containers, not 40, fell off cargo ship near Victoria
October 27, 2021 - 2:54 PM

VICTORIA - The number of containers that fell into the ocean from a cargo ship off Victoria is up to 109 from the original estimate of 40, the coast guard said Wednesday.
Zamboni stranded in N.S. ditch takes off as amusing Canadian snapshot
January 22, 2019 - 12:21 PM

WINDSOR, N.S. - The powerful storm that battered Eastern Canada Monday had an unexpected casualty -- a Zamboni found in a ditch near Windsor, Nova Scotia, without a rink in sight.
Battery fires: The potential danger hiding in your kitchen junk drawer
November 25, 2018 - 6:14 AM

After putting up Christmas decorations this year, Damien Morris had some extra batteries left over and did what many people do — tossed them in a drawer for future use.
Some Quebec flood victims preparing to spend Christmas in hotel rooms
December 22, 2017 - 10:43 AM

MONTREAL - All Tauseef Bhatti wants for the holidays is a permit to rebuild his home.
How life off the grid in Cape Breton lured families from British Columbia
December 08, 2016 - 4:22 AM

WHYCOCOMAGH, N.S. - This is how Brett Walkins recalls the three years he spent living in British Columbia's Fraser Valley: Nights of teeth-grinding and swearing in his sleep.
Town asks merchants not to advertise Christmas before Remembrance Day
November 30, 2016 - 12:33 PM

GANDER, N.L. - Politicians in a small Newfoundland town have declared that Christmas has come too early for many retailers, and they've decided to do something about it.
Williams battled demons but left positive impression on Winnipeg film industry
August 13, 2014 - 12:43 PM

WINNIPEG - Robin Williams was with his local handler in the elevator of Winnipeg's historic Fort Garry hotel when the doors opened and a mom popped in.
From scandal-plagued politicians to natural disasters, a look back at 2013
December 30, 2013 - 6:47 AM

An in-brief look back at some of the most significant news events of the last 12 months, in chronological order:
From scandal-plagued politicians to natural disasters, a look back at 2013
December 27, 2013 - 7:03 AM

An in-brief look back at some of the most significant news events of the last 12 months, in chronological order:
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iN RESPONSE: Readers have their say
Following are a collection of reader responses to stories or letters to the editor for the week of April 28. They have been edited slightly for readability. Got something you want to add? Send an email to editor Marshall Jones at

Vernon brewpub fined after being caught in sting operation
A Vernon brewpub has been fined $7,000 after it was caught in a government sting operation serving a 17-year-old a speciality beer. According to an April 29, BC Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch decision, Silverstar Brewing Company sold

Cayman Islands votes for Parliament seats and holds a referendum on possessing marijuana
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — The Cayman Islands are holding general elections on Wednesday, with voters choosing candidates from a record three parties vying for seats in Parliament. Two parties were created ahead of the elections: th

BC NDP to introduce prompt-payment legislation for construction
For Sarah Walker of electrical contractor Bryant Electric, late payments are a regular part of doing business. Walker, the company’s chief financial officer, said that while most of the

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Trudeau in the Hague and Panthers coach resigns amid scandal: In The News for Oct. 29

Coast guard says 109 containers, not 40, fell off cargo ship near Victoria

Zamboni stranded in N.S. ditch takes off as amusing Canadian snapshot

Battery fires: The potential danger hiding in your kitchen junk drawer

Some Quebec flood victims preparing to spend Christmas in hotel rooms

How life off the grid in Cape Breton lured families from British Columbia

Town asks merchants not to advertise Christmas before Remembrance Day

Williams battled demons but left positive impression on Winnipeg film industry

From scandal-plagued politicians to natural disasters, a look back at 2013

From scandal-plagued politicians to natural disasters, a look back at 2013

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