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Cooler weather in B.C. allows province to send crews to Ontario and Alberta
KAMLOOPS,, B.C. – A steep decline in fire activity in British Columbia is allowing the…
Man in hospital following car fire and police-involved shooting in Vancouver
VANCOUVER – The Vancouver Police Department’s major crimes unit is investigating after a strange set…
Saskatchewan pair pleads not guilty in alleged plot to their murder spouses
PRINCE ALBERT, Sask. – The father of an NHL player and his alleged lover have…
The Tragically Hip to begin touring in late July
TORONTO – A day after The Tragically Hip announced lead singer Gord Downie has incurable…
Ontario father gets 10 years in prison after pleading guilty in son’s death
TORONTO – An Ontario father who lost his temper and hit his toddler so hard…
MTY Foods set to double in size with acquisition of Kahala Brand
MONTREAL – MTY Food Group has a friendly deal to acquire an Arizona-based restaurant franchise…
Search continues for two young capybaras that escaped a Toronto zoo
TORONTO – The hunt continues for two large rodents — dubbed by staff as Bonnie…
Canadian soldier dies while training outside base in New Brunswick
FREDERICTON – Police say they have found nothing suspicious about the death of a Canadian…
Toronto woman sought in killing of her husband in India, say police
TORONTO – A Toronto woman is sought in India after police there allege she paid…
Raonic into third round at French Open after comfortable win over Mannarino
PARIS – Milos Raonic has cruised into the third round of the French Open with…
Inside Out Toronto LGBT film fest doc star on Canada’s transgender-rights bill
TORONTO – For nearly five decades, American activist Miss Major Griffin-Gracy has fought tirelessly for…
Ford recalls nearly 44,000 F-150 trucks in Canada due to brake concerns
DEARBORN, Mich. – Ford Motor Co. is recalling about 271,000 F-150 trucks, including close to…
Millions promised to upgrade safety on Coquihalla Highway
MERRITT, B.C. – British Columbia’s Coquihalla Highway is getting a $17.6-million upgrade to boost safety…
Saskatchewan to review how legal marijuana would affect driver safety
REGINA – Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall says his government will study how legalizing marijuana would…
New B.C. corrections unit offers involuntary care for mental health, addictions
British Columbia’s premier says the ongoing toxic drug crisis in the province has led to…
No charges after naked woman prompts Vancouver police emergency response
Vancouver police say no charges will be recommended after a strange incident last week that…
Man accused of pointing laser at helicopter just hours after launch of campaign
RICHMOND HILL, Ont. – Police north of Toronto say a man pointed a laser at…
Guilty verdict upheld in houseboat death caused by speeding driver: B.C. judge
KAMLOOPS, B.C. – A B.C. Supreme Court judge has upheld the convictions of a man…
Liberals move to rescind Conservative changes, revamp public-sector bargaining
OTTAWA – The federal Liberals say they’ll roll back changes to public-sector bargaining brought in…
Lawyer says Ottawa misled committee overseeing residential schools claims
OTTAWA – A lawyer is accusing the federal government of withholding important documents from people…
Air Canada CEO says airport fees, other restrictions hinder ability to compete
CALGARY – Onerous restrictions and costs are hindering Air Canada’s ability to expand and compete…
Quebec auditor general says liquor corporation could get better deals
Quebec’s auditor general says the province’s liquor corporation isn’t doing enough to get the best…
Donald Celiscar appreciates chance to play for Winnipeg Blue Bombers
WINNIPEG – Donald Celiscar remembers living in Haiti and not knowing some days when his…
Raptors centre thankful his teammates kept them alive long enough for return
CLEVELAND – Jonas Valanciunas is thankful his teammates have given him another chance to play…