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La Loche high school to welcome students back Friday with added security
LA LOCHE, Sask. – Students are to return Friday to a more-secure high school in…
Disabled veteran dismayed Ottawa continuing court fight over benefits
HALIFAX – A decorated veteran says he is dismayed he has to wage a legal…
Pharmacies best positioned to dispense medical pot, national group says
TORONTO – Pharmacies are best equipped to dispense medical marijuana given their expertise in prescription…
Alberta Law Society accepts resignation of Ezra Levant
CALGARY – The Alberta Law Society has accepted a request from outspoken political commentator Ezra…
More ugly fruit and vegetables coming to Loblaw stores across Canada
TORONTO – Ugly food can mean a pretty profit. At least, that's the bet Loblaw…
Wet weekend ahead for the Okanagan
OKANAGAN – Temperatures are expected to be just above seasonal normals much of the weekend…
Experts question whether costly Liberal plan will give expected economic boost
OTTAWA – The Liberal government is planning to pile on more than $100 billion in…
Video of woman pitching coffee at man over handicapped parking spot goes viral
TORONTO – A YouTube video of a woman angered by a man who confronted her…
Fire in First Nation community in northern Ontario kills 9: local source
PIKANGIKUM, Ont. – Nine members of one family, including three children under five, have died…
Cineplex to sell an even pricier ticket by screening films with scents, wind, mist
TORONTO – Lights! Fog! Action! In what will make for an even pricier night out…
Gardeners can help protect butterfly populations
Bees aren't the only pollinators suffering from a massive North American die-off. Butterflies and moths,…
Etched in their mind: Ukraine marks 30 years since Chornobyl
KYIV, Ukraine – With flowers, candles and tears, Ukraine on Tuesday marked the 30th anniversary…
Canada’s army reserve lacking soldiers, equipment, training, audit finds
OTTAWA – Canada's auditor general has released a scathing report that shows the country's army…
Robot stitches tissue by itself, a step to more automated OR
WASHINGTON – Getting stitched up by Dr. Robot may one day be reality: Scientists have…
Care must be taken in restoring utilities to Fort McMurray: Atco boss
CALGARY – Crews are working around the clock to restore power and natural gas to…
Feds need to improve planning, tracking for severe weather events, says audit
OTTAWA – The federal government needs to get a better handle on the impact and…
Shell donates controversial Arctic exploration permits for protected area
Shell Canada is donating its controversial Arctic energy exploration permits to clear the way for…
Kelowna road closure for National Aboriginal Day
KELOWNA – The Ki-Low-Na Friendship Society will be hosting a celebration of National Aboriginal Day…
Harassment and weapons charges face ex-husband who created revenge website
VANCOUVER – A B.C. man who is alleged to have created a revenge website aimed…
Canada must deal with harmful drugs for seniors with national strategy: study
VANCOUVER – A new study says Canada urgently needs a national strategy to ensure people…
Motivational speaker Robbins’ coal walk burns more than 30
DALLAS – More than 30 people who attended an event with motivational speaker Tony Robbins…
World doping watchdog shuts down Rio Olympic laboratory
RIO DE JANEIRO – Just weeks before the Olympic Games open in Rio de Janeiro,…
UPDATE: Missing teen located
UPDATE: 12:03 P.M., JUNE 27, 2016 RCMP say the teen has been located. All personal…
Humane society investigating use of bison carcasses for movie filmed in Alberta
Animal-welfare officials are investigating whether several bison were purposely killed so their carcasses could be…