Canada

Arrest of theft suspect at Vancouver airport likely part of larger ring: RCMP

April 19, 2019 - 2:15pm

RICHMOND, B.C. — RCMP say a woman arrested at Vancouver's airport for allegedly stealing a passenger's purse is believed to be part of an organized group of thieves targeting airports.

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Clarification to April 18 story on Concordia University

April 19, 2019 - 1:30pm

MONTREAL — A Canadian Press story April 18 reported on controversy surrounding the 40th anniversary celebrations of Concordia University's Liberal Arts College. The story may have left the impression that the college had not decided whether to reschedule a gala.

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Quebec officials urge caution after flood-caused sinkhole claims woman's life

April 19, 2019 - 9:15am

MONTREAL — Quebec's deputy premier and public safety minister is urging those affected by flooding to exercise extreme caution and vigilance as rising water levels continue to wreak havoc on the province after claiming a life.

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Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to visit Canada next weekend, April 27-28

April 19, 2019 - 8:30am

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will meet with his Japanese counterpart, Shinzo Abe, when the latter visits Canada next weekend.

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All eyes on the surging Greens as Prince Edward Island goes to the polls

April 19, 2019 - 7:30am

After a brief provincial election campaign devoid of drama, voters on Prince Edward Island appear poised to stir things up and make some history when they cast their ballots Tuesday.

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Parents say Austrian climber missing in Banff National Park 'lived his dream'

April 19, 2019 - 5:30am

BERLIN — The parents of celebrated Austrian climber David Lama said Friday that he had "lived his dream," as hopes he and two other top climbers survived an avalanche in the Canadian Rockies faded.