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Peel police say they have seized the largest number of firearms in a single investigation in the force's history. Police say 71 illegal firearms have been seized as part of the investigation dubbed "Project Chrome.

OTTAWA — After much hounding by federal officials, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control is giving Canadian dogs a slightly longer leash when it comes to new rules aimed at controlling the spread of rabies.

TORONTO — Canadian homeowners are increasingly adding flood coverage to their insurance policies as extreme weather events become more common, according to the Insurance Bureau of Canada.

OTTAWA — Applications opened Wednesday for two streams in the federal government's new $30-billion public transit fund, even though the money won't start flowing for another two years, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said.

TORONTO — The Toronto Argonauts signed veteran defensive lineman Woody Baron on Wednesday. The six-foot-one, 270-pound American spent the last two seasons with the B.C. Lions.

TORONTO — When Larry McCabe learned of a looming strike by the province's liquor store workers, he picked up just a few extra bottles for his two restaurants, thinking he would find other ways to keep the booze supply running.

OTTAWA — Canada's military will make history on Thursday when Jennie Carignan is promoted to the rank of general and takes over command as chief of the defence staff.

TORONTO — Auto thefts were down 17 per cent during the first six months of 2024 compared with the same period last year, an insurance fraud prevention group said in its report.

TORONTO — Fillets from fish caught along Toronto's waterfront have up to 12 times more microplastics per serving than some common store-bought alternatives, newly published research suggests.

TORONTO — Even Toronto's most famous residents weren't spared from the flood. Drake shared a video to Instagram showing water gushing into a room in his Bridle Path megamansion.