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REGINA — The leader of the Canadian Nationalist Party is accused of assaulting two women in Regina. Police say they received reports from the women that they were injured in the early morning hours of Nov.

CALGARY — Ideas that could give Alberta more independence from the federal government are getting a tepid reception from one of the province's big-city mayors and a chamber of commerce boss.

REGINA — Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says all options are on the table when it comes to expanding his province's autonomy, except for separation. Moe says it's still early going and he will be considering different ideas.

QUEBEC — The new head of Quebec's anti-corruption squad is seeking to assure the public he can restore trust in his embattled institution following years of criticism and problems that have marred the reputation of the once-respected police unit.

SASKATOON — The discovery of a dead infant in a recycling bin in Saskatoon has prompted a non-profit agency to move ahead with its plan for a safe place for women to anonymously give up newborns.

TORONTO — About 20 people gathered peacefully outside Rogers headquarters on Wednesday afternoon to protest the firing of hockey commentator Don Cherry.

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau received support in his quest for national unity from an unlikely ally Wednesday when Yves-Francois Blanchet, the leader of the separatist Bloc Quebecois, said anyone seeking more independence for the West shoul

OTTAWA — Fewer newcomers from disadvantaged groups became Canadian citizens during a 10-year period that coincided with the previous Conservative government's changes to the citizenship program, new Statistics Canada research shows.

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Friends and family of a slain Labrador woman say her alleged killer's death while incarcerated shows how the justice system failed both the victim and the accused.

OTTAWA — NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh says he's prepared to vote against the Liberal throne speech if his party's key priorities are not reflected in some way in the Liberals' policy agenda.