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Canadian marathoners Elmore, Levins earn Paris 2024 early nominations

Canadian marathoners Elmore, Levins earn Paris 2024 early nominations

TORONTO — Malindi Elmore and Cam Levins are heading to Paris this summer. Athletics Canada announced the two marathon runners earned early nominations to represent Canada at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Calgary researchers develop new tool to diagnose genetic mutations within hours

Calgary researchers develop new tool to diagnose genetic mutations within hours

CALGARY — A Calgary researcher has developed a new tool that can detect the presence of genetic mutations within hours instead of weeks.
Federal housing advocate urges caution as provinces turn to hotels for the unhoused

Federal housing advocate urges caution as provinces turn to hotels for the unhoused

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — As provinces look to hotels to provide temporary shelter to people living in homeless encampments, Canada's housing advocate says governments must respect the needs and rights of the unhoused, who may not want to be moved.
Five climate protesters arrested after pink paint splashed on PM's office building

Five climate protesters arrested after pink paint splashed on PM's office building

OTTAWA — Five people are facing mischief charges after the building that houses the Prime Minister's Office was doused with splashes of pink paint.
Two new charges for alleged Chinese spy who worked for Quebec hydro utility

Two new charges for alleged Chinese spy who worked for Quebec hydro utility

MONTREAL — The RCMP say a former employee of Quebec's hydro utility who is accused of spying on behalf of China is facing two new charges.
Police allege suspect connected to Toronto mother's killing has fled Canada

Police allege suspect connected to Toronto mother's killing has fled Canada

TORONTO — A man accused in the killing of a Toronto woman who was hit by a stray bullet during a daytime walk is believed to have fled the country, police said Wednesday, in an update seven months after the shooting that triggered an outpouring of gr
RCMP union pans Saskatchewan marshals plan, says money should go to Mounties

RCMP union pans Saskatchewan marshals plan, says money should go to Mounties

REGINA — The head of the union representing Mounties says Saskatchewan's plan to start a new police service is not the answer to address rising crime.
Statistics Canada reports $312M merchandise trade deficit for December

Statistics Canada reports $312M merchandise trade deficit for December

OTTAWA — Canada posted a merchandise trade deficit of $312 million in December, the first monthly trade deficit since July, as exports of cars and light trucks fell and lower oil prices weighed on energy shipments.
Smooth-serving Auger-Aliassime downs Halys in first round at Marseille

Smooth-serving Auger-Aliassime downs Halys in first round at Marseille

MARSEILLE, France — Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime advanced to the second round of the Open 13 Provence tennis tournament with a 6-2, 7-5 win over French wild-card Quentin Halys on Wednesday.
Calgary police say business cards handed out with free cocaine samples

Calgary police say business cards handed out with free cocaine samples

CALGARY — Police have laid drug-trafficking charges after a man allegedly handed out business cards with free samples of cocaine in Calgary.