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Legendary folk singer-songwriter Gordon Lightfoot dies at 84

Legendary folk singer-songwriter Gordon Lightfoot dies at 84

TORONTO — Gordon Lightfoot, the legendary folk musician whose silvery refrains told a tale of Canadian identity that was exported to listeners worldwide, has died at 84.
B.C. coroner's jury says Vancouver police should expedite use of body cameras

B.C. coroner's jury says Vancouver police should expedite use of body cameras

BURNABY, B.C. — The jury in the British Columbia coroner's inquest into the death of Myles Gray after a beating by Vancouver police nearly eight years ago is recommending the department expedite its use of body-worn cameras for all patrol officers.
White House, DHS to end COVID-19 vaccination rule for foreign travellers by May 12

White House, DHS to end COVID-19 vaccination rule for foreign travellers by May 12

WASHINGTON — The Biden administration says COVID-19 vaccination requirements for foreign air travellers and at the Canada-U.S. border are being lifted as of May 12. The day before, May 11, will mark the end of the COVID-19 emergency the U.S.
Legendary folk singer-songwriter Gordon Lightfoot dies at 84

Legendary folk singer-songwriter Gordon Lightfoot dies at 84

TORONTO — Gordon Lightfoot, the legendary folk singer whose silvery refrains told a tale of Canadian identity that was exported to listeners worldwide, has died at age 84.
Quebec flooding: Two firefighters missing northeast of capital, states of emergency

Quebec flooding: Two firefighters missing northeast of capital, states of emergency

BAIE-SAINT-PAUL, Que. — Provincial police have confirmed that two people swept away by the current on the flooded Rivière du Gouffre in Quebec's Charlevoix region, where up to 60 millimetres of rain fell within a 24-hour period, are firefighters.
Revamped Liberal attempt to ban assault-style firearms would apply to future models

Revamped Liberal attempt to ban assault-style firearms would apply to future models

OTTAWA — The Liberal government is proposing a ban on assault-style firearms that would apply once legislation now before Parliament comes into force.
Pope's willingness to return sacred items means they will come home: national chief

Pope's willingness to return sacred items means they will come home: national chief

The national chief of the Assembly of First Nations says the Pope's willingness to return artifacts stored at the Vatican Museum is another step forward on Indigenous Peoples' journey with the head of the Roman Catholic Church.
Alberta UCP leader Smith hedges on pursuing defamation lawsuit against CBC over COVID

Alberta UCP leader Smith hedges on pursuing defamation lawsuit against CBC over COVID

EDMONTON — Alberta United Conservative Leader Danielle Smith won’t say if she will follow through on her threat to sue the CBC for defamation over its coverage of her role in prosecuting COVID-19 court cases.
Conservative MP says feds did not brief him on alleged threats to his family in China

Conservative MP says feds did not brief him on alleged threats to his family in China

OTTAWA — Conservative member of Parliament Michael Chong says Ottawa should have informed him about potential threats to his family made by China's government two years ago.
Fox says documentary about Canadian 'tyranny' won't air after Tucker Carlson's exit

Fox says documentary about Canadian 'tyranny' won't air after Tucker Carlson's exit

OTTAWA — Does Tucker Carlson really think the United States should invade its northern neighbour to free it from the tyranny of Justin Trudeau's Liberal government? Canadians may not find out the answer.