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The accusations by Canada that India was involved in the June killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar have put the spotlight on India’s foreign intelligence agency — the Research and Analysis Wing (RAW) — a shadowy spy agency many Canadians have probably never heard of. The Research and Analysis Wing (RAW) …

Edmonton police say they are investigating the death of a man in a mall parkade after he stood up through the sunroof of a car and was struck by a beam. Officers responded to the call Thursday at West Edmonton Mall. They were told a sedan had been travelling through …

A group of burglars dressed in delivery attire broke into a man’s home in North York on Tuesday and stole more than $20,000 worth of jewellery – something police say they are seeing an increase of, in the Toronto neighbourhood. Break-ins up more than 30% in Willowdale neighbourhood, police data …

P.E.I.’s minimum wage will be going up to $15 an hour on Sunday, but social advocates say the increase doesn’t go far enough for people in the throes of poverty.  Head of Charlottetown Chamber of Commerce says businesses already struggling. Prince Edward Island’s minimum wage will be going up to …

The owners of the Alpine Bakery in Whitehorse say they’re temporarily closing their downtown business because of issues related to the nearby emergency shelter. ‘It’s so overwhelming, the whole situation … It’s so sad for me to make this decision.’ The owners of the Alpine Bakery in Whitehorse say they’re …

Air Canada pilots are demonstrating at Toronto’s Pearson airport Friday, calling for better wages and working conditions as talks with the country’s biggest carrier continue. Picket line will not affect Air Canada’s flight schedule, both union and employer say. Air Canada pilots are demonstrating at Toronto’s Pearson airport Friday, calling …

Canada’s gross domestic product was essentially unchanged in July, as the service sector expanded slightly while goods-producing industries shrank. Weaker performance than expected. Canada’s gross domestic product was essentially unchanged in July, as the service sector expanded slightly while goods-producing industries shrank. Statistics Canada reported Friday that the total value …

Immigration Minister Marc Miller says he wants to make it easier for Indigenous Peoples to cross international borders that have severed their homelands and families for generations. Ottawa considering amendments to immigration law, ministerial directive. Immigration Minister Marc Miller says he wants to make it easier for Indigenous people to …

A Regina judge has ruled that the Saskatchewan government’s naming and pronoun policy should be paused for the time being, but Saskatchewan’s premier says he’ll use the notwithstanding clause to override it.  Judge says policy cannot be implemented, enforced until court rules on its legitimacy. A Regina judge has ruled …

Cold-weather lovers across parts of Alberta can break out the party hats and the brushes over the next couple of days as the season’s inaugural snowfall looms for portions of the foothills. A slug of chilly air sweeping over the province will send freezing levels falling, allowing rain to change …