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The Canadian Press
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First of two pregnant walruses gives birth at Quebec City aquarium
QUEBEC – The first of two pregnant walruses at Quebec’s City’s aquarium has given birth.…
Manitoba New Democrats make Marcelino interm leader
WINNIPEG – Manitoba New Democrats formally named Flor Marcelino as their interim leader Saturday —…
Bolanos’ third goal in as many games leads Whitecaps’ comeback win over Timbers
VANCOUVER – With his team down a goal despite a dominating opening 45 minutes, Vancouver…
Ignacio Piatti scores twice as Impact storm back to draw Crew 4-4
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Ignacio Piatti scored twice as the Montreal Impact stormed back for a…
School year uncertain for 12,000 students evacuated from Fort McMurray, Alta.
Parents of some 12,000 students caught up in the Fort McMurray, Alta. wildfire disaster can…
Low Quebec birthrate spurs some calls for increased immigration
MONTREAL – An ever-declining birthrate in Quebec as well as an aging population are putting…
Questions persist as OSC case against Sino-Forest nears its conclusion
TORONTO – As the Ontario Securities Commission’s case against Sino-Forest nears its end, questions remain…
Four goals in 2nd period fuel 7-1 Canada win over Hungary at wockey worlds
ST. PETERSBURG, Russia – Four goals in the span of 5:33 midway through the second…
No-fly list sharing with U.S. sparks concerns about children caught in web
OTTAWA – The mother of an Ontario boy who has put up with many unsettling…
Guy Boucher named new head coach of the Ottawa Senators
OTTAWA – Guy Boucher is the new head coach of the Ottawa Senators. The 44-year-old…
Veronique Hivon expected to announce she will run to lead the Parti Quebecois
MONTREAL – Multiple sources say Veronique Hivon will launch her bid to become leader of…
‘God is with us:’ Fort McMurray priest leads first Sunday mass since wildfire
LAC LA BICHE, Alta. – Worshippers, many with red eyes and weary expressions, filed Sunday…
Canadiens sign forward Artturi Lehkonen to three-year contract
MONTREAL – The Montreal Canadiens signed forward Artturi Lehkonen to a three-year, two-way contact on…
Blue Jays waste impressive start by Estrada in 4-2 loss to Dodgers
TORONTO – At spring training, Toronto Blue Jays reliever Drew Storen was in the mix…
Fire evacuees in B.C. allowed to return home, evacuation alert remains in effect
FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. – Hundreds of people are allowed to return to their homes…
Raptors centre Jonas Valanciunas out for rest of playoff series against Heat
MIAMI – Jonas Valanciunas, who’s been so big for Toronto in the post-season, was on…
Dwyane Wade to change up pre-game routine after anthem behaviour sparked outrage
MIAMI – Dwyane Wade promises to change his pre-game shooting routine after his behaviour during…
Fatal fall, unprepared hikers, challenge North Shore teams in separate rescues
VANCOUVER – The BC Coroners Service is investigating the death of a hiker on Vancouver’s…
Veterans say auditor general’s prescribed pot report flawed, too narrow in scope
OTTAWA – A veterans group says auditor general Michael Ferguson’s latest report clouds the mostimportant…
Halifax military base locked down, reopened after report of person with gun
HALIFAX – A military base in Halifax was locked down Monday for about an hour…
Toronto FC says it is revamping MLS club’s Wall of Honour at BMO Field
Toronto FC’s Wall of Honour is undergoing a makeover. The names of Jim Brennan, the…
Canada pledges $785M to fight AIDS, TB, malaria; hosting Global Fund conference
OTTAWA – The phrase “Canada is back” echoed across an Ottawa conference hall Monday as…
B.C. brings in higher fines and penalties for drivers caught texting, emailing
VICTORIA – Three months after starting a program to raise awareness about the dangers of…
Investigators believe wildfires in B.C.’s Peace region deliberately set
FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. – Investigators say arson is believed to be the cause of…