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Baird begins U.S. trip by meeting with Keystone pipeline allies

WASHINGTON – Canada’s foreign minister will begin a three-day U.S. swing by meeting with lawmakers who have been vocal supporters …

Sex offender from Canada pleads guilty to misdemeanour charges in US court

SEATTLE – A sex offender who fled Canada pleaded guilty Tuesday in a Seattle court to misdemeanour charges of harassment …

Serial killer Robert Pickton makes video appearance in civil case

VANCOUVER—Serial killer Robert Pickton appeared in court by video Tuesday for a civil case involving the families of several of …

Diluted bitumen sinks when mixed with sediments, federal report says

VANCOUVER—Diluted bitumen, the molasses-like product that would be transported by the proposed Northern Gateway pipeline, sinks in salt water when …

Children in 10 countries will soon be able to complain to UN about violations of their rights

A new legal instrument will soon allow children from 10 countries to complain to a key U.N. committee if they …

Sistema Toronto extends a helping hand to their musical colleagues in the Philippines

Sistema Toronto has announced that it has made a donation of $730 to Sistemang Pilipino, a Sistema-inspired program in the …

Nigerian president signs law banning gay marriage, groups, meetings; up to 14 years in jail

LAGOS, Nigeria—Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird says Canada is “deeply concerned” by a new law in Nigeria, signed by the …

Quebec corruption probe set to resume after holiday break

MONTREAL – Quebec’s corruption probe is scheduled to resume its public hearings today after breaking for the holidays. The commission …

No thanks: Petition to make Rob Ford a U.S. citizen not getting much support

WASHINGTON – A petition to make Rob Ford an honorary U.S. citizen hasn’t garnered much support so far. The petition …

Federal lawyers uniquely positioned in coming 2014 labour turmoil

OTTAWA – The Harper government has promised hard-nosed contract talks this year with most of its public-sector unions, but one …

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