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Tens of thousands of critics of a proposed security law that would restrict the filming of police officers protested across France on Saturday.

Tens of thousands of critics of a proposed security law that would restrict the filming of police officers protested across France on Saturday.

A video game livestream session between federal NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh and a U.S. lawmaker has raised more than $200,000 US in donations.

Ethiopia's military has gained "full control" of the capital of the defiant Tigray region, the army announced Saturday, after the Tigray government reported that the city of a half-million people was being "heavily bombarded" in the final push to arrest the region's leaders.

The boy's death was among 10 announced Saturday, bringing the total in Manitoba to 290. The province also announced 487 new COVID-19 cases, its third-highest single-day increase to date.

Canadian egg and poultry farmers who've lost domestic market share due to two recent free-trade agreements will have access to $691 million in federal cash. The money follows a previously announced $1.75 billion for the dairy sector linked to free-trade deals.

Baby spinach sold under the brand Fresh Attitude is being recalled in New Brunswick, Quebec and Ontario due to possible salmonella contamination.

Despite new provincial restrictions introduced this week, large crowds descended on Chinook Centre during Black Friday sales — and Calgary police say a couple instances quickly got out of control.

Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Marie-Claude Bibeau will announce new funding for supply-managed dairy, poultry and egg farmers during a Saturday videoconference.

If not for the coronavirus pandemic, Gen Lalonde would have attempted a third straight win at the Canadian cross-country championships in Abbotsford, B.C., on Saturday. Instead, the national record holder in the 3,000-metre steeplechase will run a solo 10 km time trial.

Tony Hsieh, the retired CEO of Las Vegas-based online shoe retailer Zappos.com who spent years working to transform the city's downtown area, has died. He was 46.

Premier Doug Ford, OPP commissioner among mourners at the funeral service for Const. Marc Hovingh, an Ontario Provincial Police officer who died last week in the line of duty on Manitoulin Island. 

A funeral service is being held today for Const. Marc Hovingh, an Ontario Provincial Police officer who died last week in the line of duty on Manitoulin Island. 

A funeral service is being held today for Const. Marc Hovingh, an Ontario Provincial Police officer who died last week in the line of duty on Manitoulin Island. 

The province's largest school outbreak is taking place in a Windsor neighbourhood that faces a number of social barriers that are known to facilitate the spread of COVID-19.

Iran's supreme leader on Saturday called for the "definitive punishment" of those behind the killing of a scientist linked to Tehran's disbanded military nuclear program, a slaying the Islamic Republic has blamed on Israel.

While Canadians weigh whether it’s even possible to gather safely during the holidays in a pandemic, it’s important to keep in mind the unseen dangers we could be inviting in — even in parts of the country that have low rates of COVID-19.

The Gwich'in are once again facing down a threat to their way of life, as outgoing U.S. President Donald Trump makes a last-ditch effort to open the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to oil and gas exploration before he leaves office.

Russia has tried to turn the search for a COVID vaccine into a 21st-century version of the space race that it intends to win. Despite criticism about transparency and how quickly it was approved, the vaccine will likely play an important role in ending the global pandemic, experts say.

The Black Friday, Cyber Monday, pre-Christmas pandemic online shopping frenzy calls for huge fleets of trucks and vans to deliver those gadgets and gifts. But those road-clogging, polluting vehicles are starting to give way to a greener, more efficient option in some Canadian cities: e-cargo bikes and trikes.

The Yellowknives Dene First Nation is looking to tap a $60 million national fund to build affordable, efficient housing for its members.

The Yellowknives Dene First Nation is looking to tap a $60 million national fund to build affordable, efficient housing for its members.

Helping with vaccine distribution will be the second significant time Ottawa has turned to the military during the pandemic, leading some to question whether public health officials should have better anticipated what is about to unfold.

HBC is being sued for millions of dollars in unpaid rent. But the real fight is over how the retailer will look once the COVID crisis is over, and shrinking its footprint might be the best available option, say analysts.

In one of the best cases of return on investment, Mike Doehl turned a $5 poinsettia bought at a Montreal store three years ago into a looming giant.

The National for November 27: A former NATO-commander has been tapped to lead Canada's COVID-19 vaccine rollout.

Prime Minister Trudeau announced today that the Canadian Armed Forces will be tapped to distribute the COVID-19 vaccine. Some Black Friday shoppers in Toronto and Peel region flock to malls in neighbouring regions amid lockdown. Plus, an interview with the NHL’s first Black player, Willie O’Ree.

A former NATO-commander has been tapped to lead Canada's COVID-19 vaccine rollout.

The Liberal government is preparing to spend up to $100 billion to kick start the post-pandemic economy as it stares down a record-high deficit projection of more than $381 billion for this fiscal year.