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Hate crime charge filed against man who approached children at Hamilton mosque

Hate crime charge filed against man who approached children at Hamilton mosque

HAMILTON — Hamilton police say they have charged a 54-year-old man with a hate crime after he entered a mosque complex and allegedly made "hate-related comments" at a group of students ranging from eight to 10 years old.
Halifax MP Fillmore to leave federal politics ahead of expected mayoral run

Halifax MP Fillmore to leave federal politics ahead of expected mayoral run

OTTAWA — Liberal MP Andy Fillmore says he won’t return to the House of Commons in the fall. Fillmore was first elected as MP for Halifax in the 2015 election that brought Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to power.
Blair defends navy's Cuba visit, says critics may be 'confused' about its purpose

Blair defends navy's Cuba visit, says critics may be 'confused' about its purpose

OTTAWA — Defence Minister Bill Blair says he was acting on advice from the military when he approved a plan to send a Canadian ship to Cuba, but he can't disclose the classified advice he was given about why the navy wanted to take part in the missio
Wireless plan prices, connectivity among big themes at telecom summit

Wireless plan prices, connectivity among big themes at telecom summit

TORONTO — The federal industry minister says despite data showing that the cost of telecommunications services has declined in Canada, many Canadians still do not feel the effect.
Home sales in May down from year ago: Canadian Real Estate Association

Home sales in May down from year ago: Canadian Real Estate Association

OTTAWA — Canada's real estate market softened further in May as sales and prices of existing homes declined and listings rose.
World's first weekly insulin injection coming to Canada in 2 weeks, manufacturer says

World's first weekly insulin injection coming to Canada in 2 weeks, manufacturer says

TORONTO — Many people with diabetes in Canada will soon be able to take insulin once a week instead of daily, drug manufacturer Novo Nordisk announced on Monday.
Primo Water to merge with Poland Spring parent company BlueTriton Brands

Primo Water to merge with Poland Spring parent company BlueTriton Brands

TORONTO — The companies behind bottled water brands Mountain Valley and Pure Life are combining. Primo Water Corp. has signed a deal to merge with BlueTriton Brands Inc.

Online fundraiser aims to raise $1 million for historic St. Anne's church after fire

TORONTO — An online fundraiser is aiming to raise $1 million in donations to help a historic Toronto church that was severely damaged by a fire over the weekend. St.
Teen pleads guilty to manslaughter in death of homeless Toronto man

Teen pleads guilty to manslaughter in death of homeless Toronto man

TORONTO — A third girl accused in the death of a homeless Toronto man pleaded guilty on Monday. The teen, who was 13 at the time of the incident, pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the death of Kenneth Lee.
Veteran Tyler Mislawchuk leads Canada's Olympic triathlon team into Paris

Veteran Tyler Mislawchuk leads Canada's Olympic triathlon team into Paris

TORONTO — Veteran Tyler Mislawchuk and rookies Emy Legault and Charles Paquet will represent Canada in triathlon in the Olympic Games in Paris. The 29-year-old Mislawchuk from Oak Bluff, Man.
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