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The Canadian Press
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BC Wildfire Service says civilian drone hit firefighting plane
KAMLOOPS — The BC Wildfire Service says police are investigating after one of its firefighting…
Kiefer Sutherland hopes Canada and U.S. can go back to being friends
MONTREAL — Actor Kiefer Sutherland says the ongoing trade war between Canada and the U.S.…
Eby says temporary foreign worker program should be scrapped or reformed
VICTORIA — British Columbia Premier David Eby said the temporary foreign worker program should “be…
Timeline of mass stabbing on Manitoba First Nation, attacker dies in crash
WINNIPEG — RCMP say a man killed his sister and wounded several others Thursday in…
Two Canadians likely dead after Lisbon streetcar crash, police say
OTTAWA — Local police say there’s a “high possibility” that two Canadians are dead after…
Canadian racer Greg Moore’s helmet stolen from museum in Vancouver
VANCOUVER — A racing helmet worn by one of Canada’s highest-profile IndyCar racers has been…
Scoring change moves Atletico Ottawa forward Sam Salter into CPL record book
OTTAWA — A scoring change has moved Atletico Ottawa striker Sam Salter into the Canadian…
Former MLSE executive David Hopkinson named CEO of England’s Newcastle United
David Hopkinson went from selling tickets at Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment to becoming its…
RCMP officer in Kelowna, B.C., facing assault charge
VICTORIA — An RCMP officer in Kelowna, B.C., is facing an assault charge stemming from…
Ottawa Redblacks hope to end two-game mini-skid against the B.C. Lions
OTTAWA — Much of the Ottawa Redblacks’ season has been defined by adversity. The CFL…
Champagne says ‘adjustments’ coming to the public service as Ottawa reviews spending
TORONTO — Finance Minister François Philippe Champagne acknowledged Thursday that “adjustments” are coming to the…
What could drought-stricken forests mean for Canada’s fall foliage?
Drought-stricken parts of Canada could be in for some underwhelming fall foliage if stressed trees…
Canadian Armed Forces member deployed to Latvia is missing, says DND
OTTAWA — A Canadian Armed Forces member deployed to Latvia has been reported missing since…
Plate champion Mansetti installed as early 2-1 favourite for Prince of Wales Stakes
FORT ERIE — Mansetti and jockey Pietro Moran will take a shot at the OLG…
Veteran winger Junior Hoilett back in camp with Canada, adding experience and quality
With 65 international caps and a wealth of club experience, Junior Hoilett brings a lot…
Citing U.S. loophole, NDP pitches tighter arms controls on Israel
OTTAWA — NDP MP Jenny Kwan says she will ask Parliament to close a loophole…
Accused in jailhouse killing of serial killer Robert Pickton to plead guilty: Crown
MONTREAL — The man accused of killing convicted serial killer Robert Pickton in a jailhouse…
Carney sending MP Blois to China to help Saskatchewan push back on canola tariffs
Prime Minister Mark Carney’s parliamentary secretary will go to China to join Saskatchewan’s efforts to…
Canada’s Dabrowski and Routliffe return to women’s doubles final at U.S. Open
NEW YORK — Gabriela Dabrowski and Erin Routliffe are back in the U.S. Open women’s…
Head of hard-right U.S. think tank no longer addressing Carney’s cabinet
TORONTO — The head of a controversial right-wing American think tank dropped off the list…
Ontario’s top doctor says province needs to modernize vaccine registry, calls for national schedule
TORONTO — Ontario’s top doctor is calling for a national immunization schedule and registry to…
Chiefs vote down major projects resolutions, say AFN shouldn’t negotiate for them
WINNIPEG — First Nations chiefs voted down a resolution at their national assembly on Thursday…
B.C. to contest lawsuit by U.S.-based tribes over consultation rights in Canada
British Columbia’s premier says his government will be fighting a lawsuit by an Aboriginal group…
Proline bettors cash in as Stampeders roll past Elks on Labour Day
The majority of Proline bettors were firmly on the Calgary Stampeders’ bandwagon on Labour Day.…