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Climate change slowing down, not speeding up, movement of large Arctic rivers: study

Climate change slowing down, not speeding up, movement of large Arctic rivers: study

YELLOWKNIFE — Scientists have long believed that rapid warming in the Arctic would cause river channels to move faster, but a new study has found the opposite may be true for large, winding rivers in the region.
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'There is this blemish': Man charged in bathhouse raid calls expungement move lacking

'There is this blemish': Man charged in bathhouse raid calls expungement move lacking

TORONTO — Ron Rosenes remembers Toronto police officers knocking on the door of his room at a downtown bathhouse on Feb. 5, 1981, during co-ordinated raids that targeted four gay clubs in the city that night.
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Source: CFL reaches agreement to sell Montreal Alouettes franchise

Source: CFL reaches agreement to sell Montreal Alouettes franchise

MONTREAL — The CFL has reached an agreement to sell the Montreal Alouettes, according to a source. The source spoke on the condition of anonymity as the CFL hasn't announced the deal but will do so Friday at a news conference in Montreal.
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Federal Court approves 'historic' $2.8 billion residential schools settlement

Federal Court approves 'historic' $2.8 billion residential schools settlement

VANCOUVER — A Federal Court judge has approved a $2.8-billion settlement agreement between the Canadian government and plaintiffs representing 325 First Nations whose members went to residential schools.
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Liberals set to begin consultation on creation of foreign influence registry

Liberals set to begin consultation on creation of foreign influence registry

OTTAWA — The Liberal government is poised to take the next step toward creating a registration system to help prevent foreign meddling in Canadian affairs.
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Ottawa fast-tracks weapon purchase as military commanders warn of numerous other gaps

Ottawa fast-tracks weapon purchase as military commanders warn of numerous other gaps

OTTAWA — Defence Minister Anita Anand promised to fast-track the purchase of several weapon systems for Canadian soldiers in Europe on Thursday, even as senior commanders painted a stark picture of the numerous other challenges facing the Canada's mi
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Federal environment minister says Alberta silence over oilsands spill 'worrisome'

Federal environment minister says Alberta silence over oilsands spill 'worrisome'

Alberta's nine-month silence over two releases of toxic oilsands tailings water is "worrisome," says federal Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault.
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RCMP watchdog probes B.C. police, as protesters launch lawsuit alleging abuse

RCMP watchdog probes B.C. police, as protesters launch lawsuit alleging abuse

The RCMP watchdog has launched a systemic investigation of the British Columbia unit that polices anti-logging and pipeline protests, just as a proposed class-action lawsuit is filed in court over the actions of those officers.
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Canada will expel Chinese diplomats if there is evidence of wrongdoing: Joly

Canada will expel Chinese diplomats if there is evidence of wrongdoing: Joly

OTTAWA — Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly confirmed Thursday that Canada denied a diplomatic visa request from a Chinese political operative last fall due to concerns about foreign interference — and said she wouldn't hesitate to expel diplomats
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RCMP investigating two alleged clandestine Chinese police stations in Quebec

RCMP investigating two alleged clandestine Chinese police stations in Quebec

MONTREAL — Quebec RCMP are investigating what they say are two secret police stations allegedly operated by Chinese authorities at community organizations in the Montreal area.
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