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O'Toole clarifies gun policy, leaders talk Chinese detention of Canadians on campaign

O'Toole clarifies gun policy, leaders talk Chinese detention of Canadians on campaign

OTTAWA — Canada's party leaders entered the fourth week of the federal election campaign expressing support for the families of two men who have been detained in China for 1,000 days.
Child who went missing in Quebec now reunited with mother, police arrest dad

Child who went missing in Quebec now reunited with mother, police arrest dad

MONTREAL — A nearly week-long saga involving a missing three-year-old boy in northern Quebec came to a peaceful conclusion on Sunday as police reunited the child with his mother and arrested his father for alleged involvement in his disappearance.
Canada, allies watchful of how China will fill Western void in Afghanistan

Canada, allies watchful of how China will fill Western void in Afghanistan

OTTAWA — With the United States and its allies, Canada included, having left Afghanistan firmly in the hands of the Taliban, another world power is stepping into the void to exert its influence on the troubled country — China.
No winning ticket for Saturday's $6 million Lotto 649 jackpot

No winning ticket for Saturday's $6 million Lotto 649 jackpot

TORONTO — No winning ticket was sold for the $6 million jackpot in Saturday's Lotto 649 draw. However, the guaranteed $1 million prize went to a lottery player in Quebec. The jackpot for the next Lotto 649 draw on Sept.
Federal parties scrap over guns, COVID-19 response on Day 21 of federal campaign

Federal parties scrap over guns, COVID-19 response on Day 21 of federal campaign

The three main federal parties traded fire Saturday over their responses to gun violence and to the resurgence of COVID-19 on Day 21 of the federal election campaign.
Three-year-old boy and father found alive after Quebec Amber Alert: police

Three-year-old boy and father found alive after Quebec Amber Alert: police

MONTREAL — Quebec provincial police were negotiating Saturday evening with a man accused of kidnapping his three-year-old son earlier in the week, in a case that sparked an Amber Alert and a large-scale manhunt.
Quebec judge refuses to suspend the obligation to wear a face covering

Quebec judge refuses to suspend the obligation to wear a face covering

MONTREAL — A Quebec judge has rejected a request from three Quebecers who wanted the province's rules on face coverings due to the COVID-19 pandemic suspended.
Canada, U.S. got smart about border 20 years ago, but not smart enough, say critics

Canada, U.S. got smart about border 20 years ago, but not smart enough, say critics

WASHINGTON — The frontier between Canada and the United States used to be known as the world's longest "undefended" border — a misnomer that largely vanished in the chaos of Sept. 11, 2001.
Business owners, police group call for clarity on B.C. vaccine card program

Business owners, police group call for clarity on B.C. vaccine card program

VANCOUVER — Business owners and law enforcement are asking for more support as British Columbia gears up to implement a COVID-19 vaccine card system in mid-September. As of Sept.
No winning ticket for Friday's $20 million Lotto Max jackpot

No winning ticket for Friday's $20 million Lotto Max jackpot

TORONTO — No winning ticket was sold for the $20 million jackpot in Friday's Lotto Max draw. The jackpot for the next draw on Sept. 7 will be an estimated $25 million. The Canadian Press