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Trudeau praised the Sikh community for its values of "equality and social justice" and noted its long history in Canada dating back to the beginning of the 20th century. His speech came just hours after the federal government agreed to remove a reference to Sikh extremism from a report on terrorism.

Rescuers still hope to find survivors in the rubble of a pair of collapsed buildings in Rio de Janeiro, officials said Saturday, as the death toll from the disaster rose to eight with 16 people listed as missing.

Before being tackled to the ground in a Whyte Avenue Starbucks in Edmonton, the man who allegedly lit 13 vehicles on fire moments before had one request for the baristas: a grande macchiato.

Mazda is recalling more than 200,000 Mazda 3 compact cars in the North America, including 51,000 in Canada, because the windshield wipers can fail. The recall covers cars from the 2016 through 2018 model years, according to documents posted by the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

The critically endangered North Atlantic right whale is experiencing a mini-baby boom in New England waters, researchers on Cape Cod have said.

Édith Blais and her travel companion, Luca Tracchetto, are still alive, but no longer in Burkina Faso, according to a government official of the West African country, speaking on an Italian news channel. 

Édith Blais and her travel companion, Luca Tracchetto, are still alive, but no longer in Burkina Faso, according to a government official of the West African country, speaking on an Italian news channel. 

Canada won't play for gold at the women's world hockey championship for the first time in tournament history following a 4-2 semifinal loss to host Finland on Saturday. The Finns will face defending champion United States or Russia in Sunday's final.

Justin Trudeau's Liberals say they are still hearing support from Indigenous people and leaders, despite concerns raised publicly about Trudeau's expulsion of two ex-ministers who had been central to work on reconciliation.

Here's a look at how the latest outbreak of the Ebola virus in Congo become the second-deadliest in history, claiming 772 lives since last August. 

Here's a look at how the latest outbreak of the Ebola virus in Congo become the second-deadliest in history, claiming 772 lives since last August. 

A 19-year-old Toronto man appeared in court on Saturday morning to face a charge of first-degree murder in a stabbing death in the city's underground PATH network.

Health Canada has asked Canadians for 'advice' on ways to prevent vaping from becoming 'normalized among young people.' Meanwhile, one tobacco giant reports an increase in 'poly-usage,' as new vaping products put it 'back in a growth industry.'

A doctor at Massachusetts General Hospital has written a letter to the American embassy in Halifax, urging an expedited visa for Sajia Yaqobi, whose son needs cancer treatment in Boston.

Fisher-Price has recalled nearly 5 million infant sleepers in the U.S. after more than 30 babies died in them over a 10-year period.

Sudanese activists said Saturday that 16 people, including a soldier, have been killed in the two days since the military forced President Omar al-Bashir from power amid months of anti-government protests.

Just days after the military forced President Omar al-Bashir from power, the new head of Sudan's military council is promising a civilian government will be formed after talks with the opposition, and the transition period will last for a maximum of two years.

It's a rare dangerous dog whose fight for life makes it all the way to B.C.'s Court of Appeal. But animal advocates fear the case of Punky could threaten the lives of hundreds of otherwise corrigible canines.

Hundreds of people holding candles and the national flag marched through the northern Indian city of Amritsar on Friday, on the eve of the centenary of the colonial-era Jallianwala Bagh massacre that British Prime Minister Theresa May has called a "shameful scar."

Some retailers are worried that as more people bring reusable bags into stores, some of those bags will become tools for shoplifting.

The Automobile Protection Association (APA) is conducting a survey of how Honda Canada is handling the recall of almost 84,000 CR-Vs.

The federal government says the results of this week's spectrum auction — frequencies needed for the next generation of mobile devices —  created more competition in Canada's wireless industry. But some experts and small wireless rivals disagree.

When Game of Thrones debuted, people scoffed at the notion a swords-and-shields fantasy saga — complete with dragons — could be considered prestige TV. Now, as it kicks off its globally anticipated final season, it's being hailed as a cultural juggernaut that has changed the TV landscape.

A new study suggests that the Echinococcus multilocularis tapeworm that was initially confined to Western Canada has now spread to southern Ontario, posing a risk to dogs and their owners.

Those who've spent decades in the energy sector see some beneficial policy proposals from both front-running parties, and some promises that should be reconsidered (or scrapped altogether).

More than most, the current provincial election campaign in Alberta has shaped itself around opposition to the federal government.

More than most, the current provincial election campaign in Alberta has shaped itself around opposition to the federal government.

When Game of Thrones debuted, people scoffed at the notion a swords-and-shields fantasy saga — complete with dragons — could be considered prestige TV. Now, as it kicks off its globally anticipated final season, it's being hailed as a cultural juggernaut that has changed the TV landscape.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford and his Progressive Conservatives have done their political math and reached some conclusions about the voters who gave them a majority government.

Canada's construction industry is warning the federal government not to overrule its trade tribunal and extend a surtax on five types of foreign steel, as a fierce lobbying campaign continues by domestic steelmakers — one of whom spoke openly Thursday about how accessible Trudeau's cabinet has been.

Canada's construction industry is warning the federal government not to overrule its trade tribunal and extend a surtax on five types of foreign steel, as a fierce lobbying campaign continues by domestic steelmakers — one of whom spoke openly Thursday about how accessible Trudeau's cabinet has been.

Edmonton police have arrested a man who allegedly damaged 13 vehicles Friday night on Whyte Avenue.

Edmonton police have arrested a man who allegedly damaged 13 vehicles Friday night on Whyte Avenue.

The RCMP has confirmed that its officers executed a search warrant Thursday night at a business owned by a United Conservative Party candidate in Calgary.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau road tested his campaign strategy at an event Friday, lumping Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer with with Ontario Premier Doug Ford and other right-of-centre politicians who deny climate change, vilify immigrants and tolerate white nationalists.

Details of a disturbing incident involving an uncontrolled train that rolled downhill into a western Manitoba town more than a year ago have come to light — and one expert wonders why that information is only being released now.

The Jets finally found their wings. It just wasn’t enough to fly past the St. Louis Blues and now they face a 2-0 deficit in their playoff series.

The first teaser trailer for the new Star Wars film dropped at a fan event in Chicago.

The first teaser trailer for the new Star Wars film dropped at a fan event in Chicago.

A fuel tank manufacturer is hoping to attract tradespeople with hockey experience to its small Saskatchewan community.