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Former U.S. president Jimmy Carter, once called a 'pretty good Canadian,' dies at 100

Former U.S. president Jimmy Carter, once called a 'pretty good Canadian,' dies at 100

Jimmy Carter, the self-effacing peanut farmer, humanitarian and former navy lieutenant who helped Canada avert a nuclear catastrophe before ascending to the highest political office in the United States, died Sunday at his home in Georgia.
'We need new leadership': Atlantic Liberal caucus calls for Trudeau's resignation

'We need new leadership': Atlantic Liberal caucus calls for Trudeau's resignation

OTTAWA — The Atlantic Liberal caucus is calling on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to resign as party leader in a letter expressing "deep concern" about the future of government. The letter dated Dec.
Authorities change plan to free ship stranded in Quebec

Authorities change plan to free ship stranded in Quebec

MONTREAL — The Canadian Coast Guard announced this morning that a change of strategy is underway to free the ship that ran aground on Christmas Eve on the St. Lawrence River in Quebec.
Online child exploitation spiked during lockdowns. Police worry it's here to stay

Online child exploitation spiked during lockdowns. Police worry it's here to stay

VANCOUVER — Online predators are becoming increasingly resourceful in trolling media platforms where children gravitate, prompting an explosion in police case loads, said an officer who works for the RCMP Integrated Child Exploitation Unit in British
TSB investigating rough plane landing in Halifax, passenger says flames were visible

TSB investigating rough plane landing in Halifax, passenger says flames were visible

HALIFAX — The Transportation Safety Board of Canada is investigating after sparks and flames shot from under the wing of a plane that landed hard in Halifax.
Sister of Quebec man killed in Florida boat explosion also injured, friend says

Sister of Quebec man killed in Florida boat explosion also injured, friend says

MONTREAL — A childhood friend of the Quebec man killed in a Florida boat explosion Monday said one of the victim's sisters was among the other six passengers injured in the blast.
New Canadians, non-traditional demographics boost minor hockey uptake in B.C.

New Canadians, non-traditional demographics boost minor hockey uptake in B.C.

VANCOUVER — Participation in hockey in British Columbia was struggling in 2021 — the pandemic had dealt a heavy blow to player registrations, and numbers had already been flagging before COVID-19 arrived.
How some men are trying to fight online misogyny amid 'your body, my choice' rhetoric

How some men are trying to fight online misogyny amid 'your body, my choice' rhetoric

A young man with a buzz cut leans on a pristine countertop in a stark white kitchen and looks directly into the camera as he delivers what he presents as the secret to dating success for straight men.
Vancouver's Bench Accounting abruptly shuts down, with hundreds of jobs lost

Vancouver's Bench Accounting abruptly shuts down, with hundreds of jobs lost

VANCOUVER — Vancouver-based bookkeeping service Bench Accounting has announced its sudden closure, putting hundreds of staff out of work and forcing clients to seek alternatives just days from the end of the year.
Gerry Butts says Trudeau less likely to remain leader since Freeland quit

Gerry Butts says Trudeau less likely to remain leader since Freeland quit

OTTAWA — A former chief adviser and close friend to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Friday he doesn't think Trudeau will stay on to lead the Liberals in the next election.