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Several Petawawa community members say they’re shaken by the deaths of two helicopter crew members in a crash. Some in the military town have been injured while serving themselves or know soldiers who died.  Some community members say they’re reminded of similar tragedies. Petawawa residents react to news of helicopter …

Numbers obtained by CBC through access-to-information laws show there have been at least 247 suspected drone drops at the Collins Bay Institution over a five-year period, and drone smuggling is getting worse. The correctional workers union says it’s an emergency.  Correctional Services Canada says it has ‘counter-drone’ measures, but won’t …

As the Liberal team recovers from a bruising few weeks in Parliament, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is preparing to reshuffle his cabinet over the summer, sources tell Radio-Canada.  Several Liberal sources say the embattled public safety minister could be dropped. As the Liberal team recovers from a bruising few weeks …

Search teams detected underwater sounds while scanning the North Atlantic for a tourist submersible that vanished with five people aboard during a deep-sea voyage to the century-old wreck of the Titanic, the U.S. Coast Guard said early on Wednesday.  Search operations diverted to area but still no sign of missing …

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Monday he remains confident his government will eventually support a connected loop of Atlantic and Quebec electricity, allowing the Maritimes to end its reliance on coal. But the promise was quickly criticized by Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston, who said Ottawa hasn’t put enough money …

Dozens gathered for the annual sunrise ceremony in St. John’s to mark the beginning of National Indigenous Peoples Day on Wednesday — despite the cold, foggy weather. The ceremony began with smudging, drumming and prayers from Indigenous elders.  Ceremony includes smudging, drumming, music and prayers. More than 100 people gathered …

Paramedics and firefighters responded to a call about a patient in cardiac arrest last Thursday while the doctor on call wasn’t on site. Town officials say it’s a symptom of a failing system, but the health authority says staff followed the proper procedure.  Nova Scotia Health official says proper protocols …

At least two people are dead after a three-vehicle crash sparked a massive fireball on Highway 401 in Pickering, east of Toronto, on Tuesday night, Ontario Provincial Police say.  Highway shut down near Brock Road in both directions, will remain closed into Wednesday morning. At least two people are dead …

WestJet’s takeover and consolidation of discount airlines Swoop and Sunwing into its main carrier has some vacationers and travel experts worried about higher prices to come. But the CEO of the Calgary-based airline says the move is good for consumers, too.  Airline says consumers will still be able to buy …

Choul William, a Sudanese-Canadian who has been friends with Omar Mohammed for years, says he called 911 shortly after hearing the news of an officer-involved shooting, but still hasn’t been told if his friend was the person killed.  Choul William says his friend left their bedsitter last Monday in search …